Mount Vernon's school board unanimously appointed a new superintendent, Demario A. Strickland, at a May 14 special meeting.

West Holmes Superintendent Eric Jurkovic likes the way the new elementary school project in the district is progressing.

Motivated by a 10-year-old girl’s death in Roanoke County, Rocky Mount Mayor Holland Perdue is organizing a forum next month to seek solutions to the ongoing issue of bullying in schools.

A Trotwood elementary school is under lockdown as police search the building for an unknown person who reportedly entered the building.

Norfolk Public Schools plans to close 10 schools and repurpose 5 to tackle declining enrollment and rising costs.

One of my all-time favorite spots to stop and visit for a story is Pleasant Mount where the legendary "pierogi ladies" ply their delicious trade.