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The Virginia women’s basketball team advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament with a 74-58 victory over Appalachian State Thursday (March 22) at John Paul Jones Arena. With the victory, Virginia improved to 25-10 overall and 17-3 at home this season. The Cavaliers reached the 25-win mark for the first time since…
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David Evans will nurture and push students as they wade into the increasingly diverse religious contexts of the world. The newest member of the Eastern Mennonite Seminary faculty in Harrisonburg, Evans has been named assistant professor of history, mission, intercultural and interfaith studies. Evans brings expertise in cultural analysis and interfaith and intercultural mission from…
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James Madison outscored Wake Forest 14-6 in overtime to post an 84-76 come-from-behind win in National Women’s Invitation Tournament second-round basketball action Sunday afternoon at the JMU Convocation Center. JMU advances to a round of 16 game against South Florida, to be played Friday, March 23, at JMU (7 p.m.) The Dukes improved to 26-7…
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The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists…
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James Madison outscored Davidson 41-29 in the second half en route to a 65-49 win over the Wildcats in National Women’s Invitation Tournament first-round basketball action Thursday night at the JMU Convocation Center. JMU advances to a second-round game against Wake Forest, a 72-61 winner over Charlotte Thursday. The Dukes host Wake at 2 p.m….
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The Royals snapped a three-game losing skid Saturday, taking a walk-off win from Emory & Henry in the first game of an ODAC doubleheader in Harrisonburg. The men had to settle for a split, however, as EHC stole the decision in the nightcap. EMU 5, Emory & Henry 4 Game one was all about…
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The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists…
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The Strong Families/Great Youth Coalition has been awarded a Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant. The $121,150 grant is to be used by the Health Education and Awareness program, part of RMH Community Health, to focus on decreasing alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes in Rockingham County among 15-24 year olds.
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The Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center Foundation elected new officers and board members at a recent meeting. Officers for 2012 include Emmett Toms Jr. of Waynesboro as president, Thomas Jorgensen of Greenwood as vice-president, Kathy Jencks of Fishersville as treasurer, Charles Frank Hilton of Harrisonburg as secretary, and Hiawatha Nicely Jr. of Daleville as past-president.
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The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists…
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