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Enterprise-level BYOD and the quest for freedom: York County, Virginia
Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:20:15 -0800
Yorktown, Virginia is on the leading edge of technology with their secondary school's "Bring Your Own Technology" program and policy.
York Supervisors withdraw aquaculture ordinance changes
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:03:08 -0800
The York County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously voted to withdraw controversial proposed changes to agriculture and aquaculture zoning ordinances. The changes would have removed agriculture and aquaculture as a permitted use from the county's rural residential and rural conservation zoning districts.
New & notable: 'James Riely Gordon' will be a treat for fans of Texas courthouses
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:23:02 -0800
Fans of Texas' public architecture will enjoy James Riely Gordon: His Courthouses and Other Public Architecture . Writer Chris Meister traces the life and work of this late-19th-century Texan best known for his county courthouses. Gordon was born in 1863 in Virginia but moved to San Antonio around 1874. His many Texas projects include the Brazoria County Courthouse, the Hopkins County Courthouse ...
Not Wearing a Seatbelt Can Have Devastating Consequences
Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:44:02 -0800
A recent accident that occurred in York County, Virginia (VA) illustrates how important it is to always wear your seat belt, and make sure your children are wearing their seat belts, while in a vehicle. A two-year-old toddler was thrown from a vehicle and injured in an accident. The crash occurred when a 2001 Chevy Malibu was attempting to make a left hand turn during a red light. When the ...
Civil rights group sides with Greg Garrett
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:59:55 -0800
YORK – The founder and president of the Coalition for Justice for Civil Rights is joining Greg Garrett's fight to farm oysters by filing a complaint against York County with the U.S. Department of Justice.
New York Town’s Ban on Gas Fracking Upheld by State Court Judge
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:35:36 -0800
A New York state judge, in the first test of local laws to block hydraulic fracturing, upheld the Town of Dryden’s bid to bar drilling for natural gas.
York Schools could cut more than 100 jobs to reduce costs
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:16:13 -0800
YORK— During a second community forum Monday, York Schools Superintendent Eric Williams revealed potential job cuts could exceed 100 as he gave an early outlook on the 2012-13 budget and answered questions at Bruton High School.
NY court decision bolsters anti-fracking movement
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:53:20 -0800
A New York court decision has bolstered a movement among towns determined to prevent the controversial practice of hydraulic fracturing for natural gas within their borders.
Report: Evans To Replace Shumpert In Dunk Contest
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:46:15 -0800
New York Knicks Rookie guard Iman Schumpert is expected to miss his second straight game Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks because of patella tendinitis in his left knee.
New schedule working in York Schools
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:42:31 -0800
YORK—Principals at the three York County high schools using a new schedule format this school year gave a positive report from the first semester, but made it clear to the School Board Monday night that the system is a work in progress.