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Rockingham Co. again rejects Valley Interfaith Action’s public transit program
An effort to bring county-wide, on-demand public transit to Rockingham County has encountered another roadblock.
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County school board wants an outside view of 5-year plan, delays vote until 2025
Rockingham County School Board will delay voting on its comprehensive plan for 2024-29 until the new year. That’s not a reflection of uncertainty or something that needs to change, vice chair Sara Horst said at Monday’s meeting, but a way to dot all their I’s and cross all their T’s.
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What happens when a drone stalks you? At first nothing, but a Rockingham County woman found a way to fight back
Lynlee Thorne was working on her Rockingham County farm one summer day in early June when she heard the intrusive buzzing. It was back, and she could feel it overhead, flying low and hovering.
Rockingham school district aims to add police presence, looks ahead at AI and population growth issues
Increasing police presence in schools and revamping infrastructure and technology are atop Rockingham County Public Schools’ plan to address school safety over the next five years. Superintendent Larry Shifflett’s plan also mentions the use of artificial intelligence, the county’s population growth and students’ reading abilities.
Group delivers a down payment on a county bus service plan
More than 100 members of Valley Interfaith Action (VIA) presented the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors with a surprise $200,000 check Wednesday in an effort to secure funding for a countywide door-to-door public transportation service.
Rockingham Co. parents and school staff cite safety as the area they want leaders to prioritize
School safety is the top priority for community members when looking ahead to the next five years in Rockingham County Public Schools.
School expansions, renovations and a possible new elementary school top county’s wish list
Rockingham County Public Schools is pursuing $168 million in building projects through 2030 — including middle and high school expansions, renovations and a potential new elementary school.
Two more books banned at Rockingham schools; County students highlight suicide-prevention efforts
The Rockingham County School Board banned two more books from its libraries on Monday, following its Content Review Committee’s recommendation regarding one of them but going against that panel’s other decision.
