Advance Evening News for Friday
It's October 4, and this afternoon's stories include the Capitol Hill Roundup, three Stafford residents earning the Presidential Service Award, and an update to our schools' accreditation report.
Capitol Hill Update for October 4, 2024
By Martin Davis
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
A weekly review of what local legislators are doing on the Hill and in Richmond that affect our region.
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Three Stafford Residents Receive Presidential Service Award
By Traci Abramson
Three founders of Jacob’s Ladder were presented with the President’s Lifetime Achievement Service Award by the guest speaker, Dr. Tincie Lynch. The award is signed off by the President of the United States, in this case President Joe Biden, and honors individuals who make a positive impact through their committed volunteer work.
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King George Schools Fully Accredited
By Adele Uphaus
MANAGING EDITOR AND CORRESPONDENT
We’ve updated our story on local school districts’ accreditation reports by including comments from Spotsylvania County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Clint Mitchell.
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