Vice Chair
- Loudoun County School Board Reviews Hiring Pause and School Consolidation Options
Loudoun County Public Schools administrators reported to the School Board on October 27 that a hiring freeze affecting teacher positions had been enacted without prior authorization from the board.
- What victims and prosecutors told the Parole Board before August's grants
Minutes of the Virginia Parole Board's Aug. 27 meeting record victim statements, prosecutor positions and each member's reasons in the 14 cases it granted.
- Man convicted of four counts of forcible sodomy in Hopewell granted parole after 30 years
Waverly Otis Robinson, 63, was granted parole in September after serving decades on four counts of forcible sodomy convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- What victims, prosecutors and the record told the Parole Board before September's grants
The minutes of the Sept. 10 meeting show victim input ranged from strong opposition to no response, and that prosecutors supported release in two cases.
- Governor Spanberger Announces M.C. Dean Expansion in Caroline County, Creating Nearly 2,000 New Jobs for Virginians
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that M.C. Dean — an innovative power and technology engineering firm — will invest $412.5 million to expand production capabilities at the company’s Modular Mission Critical™ manufacturing campus based in Caroline County.
- Data center backlash set to sway midterm elections
An aerial view shows a data center situated near single-family homes in Northern Virginia.
- Virginia Beach man with long burglary record granted geriatric release after nearly 35 years
Michael McCoy Duncan, 62, was granted parole in September after serving decades on dozens of burglary and larceny counts convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Norfolk man, 71, with 1992 rape convictions and 2023 child-rape conviction granted parole
Clarence Eugene Billups, 71, was granted parole in September after serving decades on rape, including the 2023 rape of a child under 13 convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Richmond man serving life for 1989 first-degree murder granted parole; prosecutor supported release
Calvin Darnell Johnson, 61, was granted parole in September after serving decades on first-degree murder convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Loudoun County School Board Approves LGBTQ+ History Month Proclamation
Loudoun County Public Schools adopted a proclamation designating October 2026 as LGBTQ+ History Month.
- Special Prosecutor Clears Franklin County Officials in Freedom of Information Act Probe
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors.
- Juvenile criteria, age and health: how September's parole cases were decided
The board weighed a new juvenile-offender procedure and geriatric eligibility in September, granting one juvenile case and denying another, and granting seven of 85 cases overall.
- Loudoun Supervisor Calls for Developer Transparency in Project Reviews
Loudoun County Supervisor Koran Saines spoke during a recent Board of Supervisors meeting about the need for improved transparency in how developers present project designs.
- Loudoun County Supervisors Proceed With Aspen Substation Following Deliberations
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved advancing the Aspen Substation project located near Leesburg.
- Laura TeKrony Discusses Compensation Amid State Guidelines
Loudoun County Supervisor Laura TeKrony addressed the compensation structure for board members during a recent meeting.
- Loudoun School Board Receives Plea on Power Lines Near Campuses
During a public comment period at the Loudoun County School Board meeting the presentation addressed high-voltage power lines planned near school properties.
- David Reid Responds to Phyllis Randall on Data Center Responsibilities
Virginia Delegate David Reid has published an op-ed that addresses statements made by Loudoun County Chair Phyllis Randall concerning data center development.
- Loudoun County Public Schools Details Transportation Operations and Future Needs
Loudoun County Public Schools operates a transportation department responsible for an average of sixty route changes per day.
- Loudoun County Public Schools Outlines Threat Assessment Enhancements
Loudoun County Public Schools has presented details on plans to introduce a threat assessment coordinator as part of school safety improvements.
- Virginia Lawmakers Advance Tax on Fantasy Contest Revenues
House Bill 145 would place a 10 percent tax on fantasy contest operator revenue and direct portions to problem gaming treatment and the state general fund.