Lisa Coons Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction
Lisa Coons Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction
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By d. p. curry | April 17, 2026

1,560 students enrolled in Amelia County schools in 2025-26

Enrollment in Amelia County schools declined by 2.5% in the 2025-26 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
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This week in South Central Virginia history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Feb. 15-21)

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Lindsay S. See, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
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2 gas stations in cities throughout Emporia city had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Mar. 28

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On Sunday, June 1, former Mecklenburg County High School standout Tori Powell collegiate team loses in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship
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On Sunday, June 1, former Mecklenburg County High School standout Tori Powell collegiate team loses in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship

By SC Virginia News | June 2, 2025

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By f. a. colvin | April 12, 2026

Jarratt Medicaid billing for Medicine Services and Procedures totals $231,936 in 2024

In 2024, Jarratt Medicaid providers billed $231,936 for Medicine Services and Procedures, marking a 27.6% increase over the prior year.
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Cumberland County Education: 436 Black or African American students enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year

By T. R. Cruz | September 8, 2025
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By M. L. Mott | April 8, 2026

All 4 gas stations in Brunswick County offered the same price per gallon for regular gas in week ending Mar. 28

The cheapest reported price for a gallon of regular gas in Brunswick County came in at $3.59 during the week…
Naomi Sadler, former Brunswick High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Sunday, June 1 in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship
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Naomi Sadler, former Brunswick High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Sunday, June 1 in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship

By SC Virginia News | June 2, 2025
Dr. Mehmet Oz CMS Administrator
Dr. Mehmet Oz CMS Administrator
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Medicaid Evaluation and Management payments in Dillwyn climb to $46,393 for 2024

By f. a. colvin | April 12, 2026
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Enrollment Analysis: Black or African American students comprised 30.2% of Lunenburg County’s student body in 2024-25 school year

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