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Norfolk council asks School Board for plan to close at least 10 schools

Norfolk City Council members passed a resolution threatening funding consequences if the School Board does not create a plan to close at least 10 schools by August.

A school bus is seen at Granby High School in Norfolk on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. Norfolk City Council passed a resolution Tuesday asking the School Board create a plan by August to close 10 schools.

Norfolk's proposed $1.6 billion operating budget includes funding for staff raises, housing redevelopment, free 1-hour downtown parking and more. Tax rates would remain unchanged, but the garbage collection fee would increase $5 a month to offset recycling program cost increases.

What to expect from Norfolk’s proposed $1.6 billion operating budget

Gov. Glenn Youngkin had until 11:50 p.m. Monday to sign, amend or veto legislation passed by the General Assembly. He ultimately signed nearly 600 bills, amended 159 and vetoed 158.

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The Spartans kicked off their first spring practice under their first-year head coach on Tuesday — and things already feel different.

What to expect from Norfolk State football under Michael Vick: ‘It’s gonna be gritty’

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Norfolk council asks School Board for plan to close at least 10 schools
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