Local higher education center invites area teens to participate in free robotics program
When we think of universities, we often think of the next step after high school, but one university in Virginia has committed itself to engaging with teenagers who are still preparing for that next step.
Sen. Mark Warner talks to educators in Martinsville about broadband needs
MARTINSVILLE, Va. โ Sen. Mark Warner made a stop in Southside Virginia with Election Day right around the corner. The educators at Warnerโs event included Martinsville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Zebedee Talley and Henry County Public Schools Superintendent Sandy Strayer. Many of the educators told Warner their largest issue is broadband Internet access for rural communities. Warner said he hopes to develop a bill that requires large tech companies to pay for Americaโs rural broadband infrastructure. โFacebook, Google, Amazon...they make money every time someone logs on the internet," Warner said.
Whatโs News Today: in-person instruction, job fair
He will start the day in Martinsville, talking with leaders with New College Institute, Martinsville City Schools and Henry County Schools about reopening safely for in-person instruction. Kroger will hold virtual hiring events today. The Virginia Military Instituteโs Board of Visitors will meet today. It will discuss the governorโs letter, calling for an investigation, after a Washington Post report, detailing allegations of racism. Earlier this week, Superintendent Binford Peay resigned due to the governor and certain legislative leaders losing confidence in his leadership.