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Powhatan school board splits over Pocahontas Landmark Center; rescinds 60-day pause
Summary
Board members debated whether to let the county renovate parts of the Pocahontas Landmark Center or proceed with school-led demolition; the board voted 3-2 to end the 60-day pause and move forward with the previously planned timeline.
The Powhatan County School Board debated whether to allow the Board of Supervisors to take over and rehabilitate portions of the Pocahontas Landmark Center or to proceed with a planned demolition. After more than an hour of testimony from board members about historical value, future school facilities needs and county funding, the board voted 3-2 to rescind a 60-day pause and continue toward demolition as previously scheduled.
Board members who urged keeping the property in school ownership said rehabilitating buildings C and D would preserve locally important structures and could save the county money compared…
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