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History, lessons Book by Sandra Morris Kemp traces her ancestry, examines race and culture in Powhatan Comments (0) On InRich.com: • Map & Search • Photos • About • Comments

News Stories Five more charged in Taliaferro shooting Powhatan residents charged with aiding three suspects after teen's shooting Comments (0) Mistrial declared in Harris case Harris had previously entered a not guilty plea and exercised his right to trial by jury: Jury split nine-three Comments (0) Schools to offer counseling in wake of student’s death The concern, at this point, is to provide assistance for students and adults who may need to talk to a professional as they grieve the loss of a friend Comments (0) The countdown is on School system and students readying for first day of school on Sept. 2 Comments (0)

Community Briefs (week of 05/07/08)
week of 05/07/08

Q&A with Dr. Margaret S. Meara
Powhatan County School Superintendant Dr. Margaret S. Meara comments on the recent budget process, the challenges the school system faces, and why she fought so hard for teachers’ raises.

Park project gets $7.5 million boost
New facility will preserve space along the James

County teachers will get raises
Security cameras for some will have to wait

Building Safety week kicks off May 5
Inspectors given little leeway in “black and white” codes

Powhatan students dedicate memorial garden
Students from Powhatan High School gathered in the building’s central courtyard April 25 to dedicate the space to those who were lost during the Holocaust.