June 1 Newsletter: Linking local life
Plus, should George Wythe High be un-renamed? An AI ad is making the rounds protesting the city's code refresh initiative. And a fight over who should answer 911 calls.
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Three years after renaming, School Board member seeks to honor George Wythe again
The School Board meets on Monday night, but it’s unclear how much support Jafari has for his motion.
Finding community just became easier with new online directory
"I think people are waking up to the fact that social media is providing a hollow connection. It is really not fulfilling them."
Little resolution in sight in fight over who should handle medical 911 calls
Both sides are committed to their position that they are the best agency to be in charge of medical calls.
Code refresh opponents air AI-generated ad showing woman with a ‘bacterial infection’ from the James River
The digital file is watermarked as being generated by Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
James River defeats Douglas Freeman in 11-inning thriller
He didn’t expect to play, and why should he?
Photos: Officials raise pride flag in City Hall ceremony
Several local events are scheduled for Pride Month in June.
