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First National Corporation announced this week that First Bank has received regulatory approval from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and the Bureau of Financial Institutions, a regulatory division of the Virginia State Corporation Commission, to acquire six branches in the Shenandoah Valley and central Virginia from Bank of America.
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A group of Bridgewater College students and a faculty member will trade suntan lotion and swim suits for hammers and tool belts as they spend spring break volunteering as construction workers with Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge Spring Break 2015.
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The Waynesboro Police Department is requesting assistance in locating a convicted felon who has a history of firearms, assault and drug charges. Bowie Robert Hoyt is wanted on two probation violations from Waynesboro Circuit Court.
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The March/April issue of Augusta Free Press: The Magazine is available online and will be distributed locally in Waynesboro, Staunton, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg and Lexington in the coming days.
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Colleague Scott German reminded me tonight while we were recording our UVA Sports Today podcast of a conversation that we had driving up to the season opener in Harrisonburg back in November.
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During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross reminds eligible blood donors that it doesn’t take a cape or superpowers to be a hero. By donating blood, donors can become a hero for patients in need.
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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Virginia today noted with appreciation passage of legislation that moves Virginia toward recognizing drug use as a public health issue that requires a public health solution.
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Educators from central Shenandoah Valley schools districts will be among nearly 150 participants in the second annual K-12 STEM Educators Workshop Friday, Feb. 27 at James Madison University.
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Travis Biddix had never hit a home run in three years as a Longwood Lancer and was 0-for-4 on the day heading into his final at-bat.
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The James Madison baseball team has cancelled its matchup against VMI, scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m., due to ice on the field following this week’s winter weather and added a contest against Longwood on Wednesday, Feb. 25. That game is also scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.
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