By Diane NadlerrnrnThe groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new Clarke County high school is set for July 24, and site work begins July 26. Many people are still holding their breath. Those who have endured a decade of trial and error leading up to the construction hesitate to believe the school will be […]
‘Incredible’ Bid Thrills School ChiefrnrnBy Alex BridgesrnrnBERRYVILLE – A weak construction market means big savings for Clarke County when it begins to build its new high school. The apparent low bid of $23.3 million was submitted by Winchester’s Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc.rnrn”The school community is elated
Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. appears to be the likely builder of Clarke County’s new high school. rnrn”Shockey is thrilled to have the opportunity to build another one of Virginia’s public high schools – especially right here in our own backyard. We will give our very best effort to the school board
By Kate Elizabeth QueramrnrnWhen rising sophomore Paul Smith graduates from high school in 2013, his letterman jacket will sport three varsity letters – a blue-and-white “S”” for Spotswood
By Rebecca Layne of the Winchester Star Officials gathered Wednesday to celebrate the expansion of a local nonprofit health agency. The dedication at 24 Baker St. recognized the completion of the restoration of the Snapp Foundry, which expanded the campus of Our Health Inc. – a coalition of public and private health-care agencies. With the […]
By Alex BridgesrnrnThe city’s neediest people once stood in line waiting for food stamps and other help at the Winchester Department of Social Services. No longer, said the agency’s director, Carla Taylor. Clients will receive services in a new facility that the department shares with the Child Advocacy Center and the Winchester-Frederick County Health Department […]
ENR’s Top 100 Design-Build Firms list, published annually by McGraw Hill, ranks the 100 largest U.S. design-build firms, both publicly and privately held, based on revenue derived from projects delivered using the design-build project delivery system. rnrnHoward Shockey & Sons, Inc. is currently ranked #78 among the nation’s largest design-build contractors, and is the second […]
By Tricia Lynn StraderrnrnThe new War Memorial Hospital will be state-of-the-art and eco-friendly, officials said at its groundbreaking ceremony Friday. It will be a more pleasant environment for patients, officials said, and the two-story building will be within easy steps of the level parking lot. There will be more handicapped parking, and added bicycle parking. […]
