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Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office is eyeing installation of cameras to catch speeders in school zones, as Fredericksburg Police Department recently did. Culpeper Sheriff Tim Chilton said in a recent phone call his agency would conduct a speed study to determine if the cameras are warranted in any of the various school zones around the town and county. He said, “We get tons of violations,” from school bus stop-arm cameras the school board approved in recent years to catch vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses. Those shown on camera passing the stop arm receive a court date and potential fine. The City of Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg Police Department on Nov. 1 announced enforcement cameras would be installed later this year, to be “strategically located” in school zones at Hugh Mercer Elementary and James Monroe High, according to a release. The cameras will help create a safer environment for children, the release stated. People are also reading... Fredericksburg is partnering with Altumint, a leader in automated traffic enforcement services, to provide and manage the speed cameras. According to Sheriff Chilton, the locality pays nothing for the cameras, which are supported by court fines. In Fredericksburg, to ensure a smooth transition, a 30-day warning period will be implemented to allow drivers to adjust their behavior. During this time, violators will receive warnings instead of citations, according to the release. “It is crucial to create a safe environment for our students, families, and employees as they commute to and from school,” said Fredericksburg Police Chief Brian Layton, in a statement. “We aim to positively influence driver behavior near our school campuses by implementing this innovative technology.” Fredericksburg Mayor Kerry Devine said in a statement they wish to deter speeding citywide, but it is especially important to provide safe school zones for children. He said City Council supports the speed zone cameras. State law allows photo speed monitoring devices in school zones and the associated $100 fine, according to the Code of Virginia. Sheriff Chilton said he feels the speed study will show a need for cameras in certain school zones around Culpeper. The matter will be brought before the School Board as well for their consideration, he said. “In some of our places, we get a lot of complaints about speeding in the school zones,” Chilton said. “You’ll see the town guys sitting in the school zones and they write up quite a few.” It’s a safety issue. County deputies are standing in the road in the school zones before and after school directing traffic, the sheriff said. They face hazards. “Had one the other day that got hit, a trainee, got knocked down, hit his hand,” Chilton said. “It’s not very often, but it does happen every now and then,” Chilton said of deputies struck by vehicles in school zones. Cameras in speed zones have been around for probably less than 10 years, the sheriff said, noting the message is getting amped up. “That’s the big topic—to get people to slow down when buses are coming in and out and all the kids are coming in and out.” Chilton said standalone camera companies have popped up in the last five years or so to fill the need. With each violation, deputies will look at footage to determine if they are legitimate charges before forwarding to the local traffic court, the sheriff said. Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox!UN Resolution 1701 is at the heart of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal. What is it?
Stocks closed with solid gains as Wall Street put the finishing touches on one of its best months of the year. The S&P rose 0.6 percent while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 188 points, or 0.4 percent. The Nasdaq added 0.8 percent. Friday was an abbreviated trading day, with stocks closing at 1 p.m. ET and the bond market an hour later. Investors were looking to see how much shoppers are willing to spend on gifts for the holidays. Black Friday unofficially kicked ff the holiday shopping season, although retailer had been offering early deals for weeks. Macy’s and Best Buy each gained around 2 percent. On Friday: The S&P 500 rose 33.64 points, or 0.6 percent, to 6,032.28. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 188.59 points, or 0.4 percent, to 44,910.65. The Nasdaq composite rose 157.69 points, or 0.8 percent, to 19,218.17. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 8.58 points, or 0.4 percent, to 2,434.77. For the week: The S&P 500 is up 63.04 points, or 1.1 percent. The Dow is up 614.14 points, or 1.4 percent. The Nasdaq is up 214.52 points, or 1.1 percent. The Russell 2000 is up 28.10 points, or 1.2 percent. For the year: The S&P 500 is up 1,262.55 points, or 26.5 percent. The Dow is up 7,221.11 points, or 19.2 percent. The Nasdaq is up 4,206.81 points, or 28 percent. The Russell 2000 is up 407.70 points, or 20.1 percent. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors. They are meant for general informational purposes only and should not be construed or interpreted as a recommendation or solicitation. The Epoch Times does not provide investment, tax, legal, financial planning, estate planning, or any other personal finance advice. The Epoch Times holds no liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the information provided.ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Sam Hicks scored on a 53-yard run in the fourth quarter and finished with 171 yards on the ground to lead Abilene Christian to a 24-0 victory over Northern Arizona on Saturday in the first round of the FCS playoffs. The Wildcats (9-4), ranked No. 15 in the FCS coaches poll and seeded 15th, qualified for the playoffs for the first time and will travel to play No. 2 seed and nine-time champion North Dakota State (10-2) on Saturday at the Fargo Dome. The Bison had a first-round bye. Abilene Christian grabbed a 7-0 lead on its second possession when Carson Haggard connected with Trey Cleveland for a 37-yard touchdown that capped a 10-play 97-yard drive. Northern Arizona (8-5), ranked 17th but unseeded for the playoffs after winning five straight to get in, picked off Haggard on the Wildcats' next two possessions but could not turn them into points. NAU went for it on fourth-and-goal at the 1-yard line with 9:30 left before halftime, but Jordan Mukes tackled Ty Pennington for a 4-yard loss. That led to a 46-yard field goal by Ritse Vaes and a 10-0 lead at halftime. The score remained the same until Hicks' big run with 10:16 left to play. Haggard passed 6 yards to Blayne Taylor for the final score with 2:16 to go. Haggard completed 23 of 29 passes for 244 yards with three interceptions. Abilene Christian's defense allowed at least 20 points in every game during the regular season and yielded at least 30 six times. The Wildcats lost their season opener to FBS member Texas Tech 52-51 in overtime. Abilene Christian's last shutout came in a 56-0 victory over Lamar on Sept. 25, 2021. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballSANDYVILLE, W.Va. (WV News) — The Highmark Foundation offers a School Grants Program that makes available up to $500,000 for schools in grades K-12 in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The goal is to create healthy school environments. The Highmark Foundation provides grants up to $7,500 for program activities, including those that increase physical activity, promote healthy eating and nutrition education, improve personal hygiene habits and promote health and disease prevention education. Jackson County educator Brenda Moore submitted an application to the Highmark Foundation on behalf of Evans and Gilmore Elementary schools. The schools received a $4,000 grant to implement First Tee in the classroom at both schools. First Tee is a golf program that can be done with K-5th grade students. It is a program that believes in developing experiences that are just as fun as they are meaningful. Since 2004, First Tee has been integrating the program into PE classes across the country. The program has equipped educators at elementary and middle schools with a curriculum built around the game of golf, while positively impacting kids through both the game and its inherent ability to improve social-emotional learning skills. Over 200 schools in West Virginia are participating in this program, according to First Tee Executive Director Jeff Preast. “We are the first schools in Jackson County to participate,” Moore said. “It will be implemented in the spring.”
Ian Schieffelin, Clemson topple Penn State to win Sunshine SlamBy KAREEM CHEHAYEB BEIRUT (AP) — In 2006, after a bruising monthlong war between Israel and Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah militant group, the United Nations Security Council unanimously voted for a resolution to end the conflict and pave the way for lasting security along the border. But while there was relative calm for nearly two decades, Resolution 1701’s terms were never fully enforced. Now, figuring out how to finally enforce it is key to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal approved by Israel on Tuesday. In late September, after nearly a year of low-level clashes , the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah spiraled into all-out war and an Israeli ground invasion . As Israeli jets pound deep inside Lebanon and Hezbollah fires rockets deeper into northern Israel, U.N. and diplomatic officials again turned to the 2006 resolution in a bid to end the conflict. Years of deeply divided politics and regionwide geopolitical hostilities have halted substantial progress on its implementation, yet the international community believes Resolution 1701 is still the brightest prospect for long-term stability between Israel and Lebanon. Almost two decades after the last war between Israel and Hezbollah, the United States led shuttle diplomacy efforts between Lebanon and Israel to agree on a ceasefire proposal that renewed commitment to the resolution, this time with an implementation plan to try to bring the document back to life. In 2000, Israel withdrew its forces from most of southern Lebanon along a U.N.-demarcated “Blue Line” that separated the two countries and the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, which most of the world considers occupied Syrian territory. U.N. peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL , increased their presence along the line of withdrawal. Resolution 1701 was supposed to complete Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon and ensure Hezbollah would move north of the Litani River, keeping the area exclusively under the Lebanese military and U.N. peacekeepers. Up to 15,000 U.N. peacekeepers would help to maintain calm, return displaced Lebanese and secure the area alongside the Lebanese military. The goal was long-term security, with land borders eventually demarcated to resolve territorial disputes. The resolution also reaffirmed previous ones that call for the disarmament of all armed groups in Lebanon — Hezbollah among them. “It was made for a certain situation and context,” Elias Hanna, a retired Lebanese army general, told The Associated Press. “But as time goes on, the essence of the resolution begins to hollow.” For years, Lebanon and Israel blamed each other for countless violations along the tense frontier. Israel said Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force and growing arsenal remained, and accused the group of using a local environmental organization to spy on troops. Lebanon complained about Israeli military jets and naval ships entering Lebanese territory even when there was no active conflict. 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In the ongoing war, the peacekeeping mission has accused Israel, as well as Hezbollah , of obstructing and harming its forces and infrastructure. Hezbollah’s power, meanwhile, has grown, both in its arsenal and as a political influence in the Lebanese state. The Iran-backed group was essential in keeping Syrian President Bashar Assad in power when armed opposition groups tried to topple him, and it supports Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Yemen. It has an estimated 150,000 rockets and missiles, including precision-guided missiles pointed at Israel, and has introduced drones into its arsenal . Hanna says Hezbollah “is something never seen before as a non-state actor” with political and military influence. Israel’s security Cabinet approved the ceasefire agreement late Tuesday, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. The ceasefire is set to take hold at 4 a.m. local time Wednesday. Efforts led by the U.S. and France for the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah underscored that they still view the resolution as key. For almost a year, Washington has promoted various versions of a deal that would gradually lead to its full implementation. International mediators hope that by boosting financial support for the Lebanese army — which was not a party in the Israel-Hezbollah war — Lebanon can deploy some 6,000 additional troops south of the Litani River to help enforce the resolution. Under the deal, an international monitoring committee headed by the United States would oversee implementation to ensure that Hezbollah and Israel’s withdrawals take place. It is not entirely clear how the committee would work or how potential violations would be reported and dealt with. The circumstances now are far more complicated than in 2006. Some are still skeptical of the resolution’s viability given that the political realities and balance of power both regionally and within Lebanon have dramatically changed since then. “You’re tying 1701 with a hundred things,” Bahout said. “A resolution is the reflection of a balance of power and political context.” Now with the ceasefire in place, the hope is that Israel and Lebanon can begin negotiations to demarcate their land border and settle disputes over several points along the Blue Line for long-term security after decades of conflict and tension. 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