JMU professor/filmmaker brings documentary to national PBS audience

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Emmy-award winning writer/director and James Madison University professor Thomas O’Connor’s latest film, Dangerous Edge: A Life of Graham Greene, is set for its North American premiere on Friday, March 29, at 10:30 pm on WVPT and PBS stations across the country. The film captures the enigmatic life of British author Graham Greene. British actor Sir Derek Jacobi is the film’s narrator. Actor Bill Nighy (Love Actually, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel) provides the voice of the author.

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EMU women’s basketball earns NCAA Tournament bid

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The EMU basketball women received an at-large bid to the 2013 NCAA D-III National Tournament, earning just the program’s second-ever trip the national tourney. The Royals, 21-6 overall, will play 23-4 Marymount (VA) Friday in a First Round game hosted by Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA. The winner will take on either host CNU (26-2) or Guilford (23-4) on Saturday.

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Central Shenandoah EMS Council opens nominations for Regional EMS Award Program

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Central Shenandoah EMS Council is now accepting nominations for its 2013 Regional EMS Awards program. This regional program consists of 11 state level EMS awards and two local awards. The regional recognition program honors the exceptional contributions of EMS providers in the Central Shenandoah Valley make to their communities.