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Author Archives: Jessie Higgins

I'm Charlottesville Tomorrow's managing editor and health and safety reporter. If there’s something you think we should be investigating, please email me at jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org! And you can follow all the work we do by subscribing to our free newsletter! Hablo español, y quiero mantener a la comunidad hispanohablante informada. Si tienes preguntas o información que debo saber, por favor, envíame un correo electrónico a jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org.

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Charlottesville High School resumes as community looks for ways to stem violence

by Jessie Higgins November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

But this is not the only district grappling with fights.

People sit in evenly spaced desks in a gymnasium. Each desk is outfitted with a screen to shield it from view. Printed on the screens are the words, "I voted."
Posted inNewsletter

Unable to attract enough local candidates, small governments are finding it increasingly difficult to function

by Jessie Higgins November 24, 2023November 22, 2023

One takeaway from this year’s Voter Guide.

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Posted inNewsletter

Weekly fights, adults trespassing on campus and terrified students

by Jessie Higgins November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

Four days after teachers forced the district to close Charlottesville High School, we’re learning more about the conditions in the school.

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Posted inHow we learn

Monday evening, a community group will host a public conversation about the violence at Charlottesville High School

by Jessie Higgins November 20, 2023November 20, 2023

You can join the event in person, at the Martin Luther King Performing Arts Center, or virtually.

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Posted inHow we learn

UPDATE: Superintendent cancels classes at CHS Monday and Tuesday in response to violence at the school, announces interim principal

by Jessie Higgins November 17, 2023November 20, 2023

The high school closed Friday when 27 teachers coordinated a “sick out” day.

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Posted inNewsletter

The day after police respond to fights, Charlottesville High School abruptly cancels classes, citing staffing issues

by Jessie Higgins November 17, 2023November 17, 2023

Plus, air quality is quite poor today! A new wildfire is burning in Shenandoah.

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Posted inNewsletter

A month later, the Quaker Run Wildfire in Madison County continues burning

by Jessie Higgins November 14, 2023November 16, 2023

But it’s possible this won’t be disastrous to the forest out there.

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Here’s how you can watch 2023 Central Virginia election results come in live

by Jessie Higgins November 7, 2023November 7, 2023

The official results might take a while to determine.

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Registrar: Madison County election is unaffected by wildfire

by Jessie Higgins November 7, 2023November 7, 2023

All polling locations remain open, though parts of the county have been evacuated.

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Posted inNewsletter

What you need to know if you’re voting today

by Jessie Higgins November 7, 2023November 6, 2023

From Clerk of Court to Senator, here are the people who want to represent you.

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