Clarke County
Clarke School Board proposes 5% raise for teachers
Compared to neighboring school districts, Clarke County teacher salaries have fallen behind the past two fiscal years. Because of this, the Clarke County School Board is […]
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Local jail sees decrease in inmates
The state Department of Corrections is transferring inmates from the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center to state prisons at a higher rate, reducing overcrowding and saving […]
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Clarke proposes parking area for Appalachian Trail site
Clarke County officials are hoping to ease traffic congestion along Morgan’s Mill Road at an Appalachian Trail crossing by installing a parking lot for hikers. Over […]
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Clarke formally declares support of gun rights
The Clarke County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution that announced its support for county residents to continue to be able to own and use firearms. […]
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United Way Opens 2020 Impact Grant Program for Letters of Intent
United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley has opened up the 2020-2021 Community Impact Grant Program for local nonprofits and agencies. The intent of this program is […]
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Opioid Overdoses Jump Up in the Valley
December 9, 2019 WINCHESTER – Reported opioid overdoses have risen in the Shenandoah Valley. According to the Northern Shenandoah Valley Substance Abuse Coalition, a highly potent batch […]
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‘Battle of Berryville’ to be Nominated for Study
September 28, 2019 BERRYVILLE – The Clarke County Historic Preservation Commission has proposed nominating the Battle of Berryville Battlefield for inclusion in the National Register of Historic […]
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Route 624 Closing for Bridge Work
September 27, 2019 WARREN COUNTY – The Virginia Department of Transportation announced that part of Route 624 in Warren County will close from early October to the […]
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World of Work Volunteers Needed
September 9, 2019 CLARKE COUNTY – The Clarke County local government is looking for volunteers to participate in the World of Work expo on September 26-27. Volunteering […]
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Clarke County Celebrates Record Easement
September 6, 2019 BERRYVILLE – Clarke County recently recorded the 100th conservation easement for the Virginia Farmland Preservation Fund. Clarke County has recorded more easements using the […]
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Governor Northam to Visit White Post
Governor Ralph Northam is slated to visit the village of White Post in Clarke County tomorrow (7/25/2019). Northam will be celebrating the $209,513 Virginia Technology Initiative […]
ReadClarke County Searching for New Administrator
Clarke County has begun its search for a new County Administrator. Current County Administrator David Ash announced plans earlier this year to retire either at the […]
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