Civil War sesquicentennial brings millions to Virginia
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An economic impact study of Virginia’s Civil War sesquicentennial shows the commemoration brought more than $290 million and 3.7 million people to Virginia.
Search Results for Special Education
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Emyl Jenkins Award nomination deadline extended
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The nomination deadline has been extended for the James River Writers annual Emyl Jenkins Award, honoring a Virginian that inspires a love of writing and writing education in Virginia. The new deadline is August 31.
Larry Taylor to present Kinetic Energy Organ Concert at Bridgewater College
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Dr. Larry Taylor, associate professor of music at Bridgewater College, will present a “Kinetic Energy Organ Concert” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, in Cole Hall on the college campus.
Virginia to work with Georgetown University Research Center in attaining workforce credentials goal
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that Virginia will use the expertise of Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce (Georgetown Center) in order to boost statewide attainment of employer-demanded education and workforce credentials.
VMI adds strength and conditioning coach Nick Perlozzo to staff
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Virginia Military Institute head strength and conditioning coach Jimmy Whitten announced Thursday evening the hiring of Nick Perlozzo as an assistant coach to his staff.
Governor McAuliffe hosts Latino Summit
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Governor McAuliffe hosted on Wednesday the first Latino Summit of his administration at the Arlington campus of George Mason University.
Virginia is for farmers, you might say
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When folks outside of Virginia think of Old Dominion’s agriculture, there may be a tendency to first think of horses, tobacco and vegetables, not necessarily in that order.
Social services boards appoint Anita Harris new director of Shenandoah Valley Social Services
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The boards of social services of Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro announced today the appointment of Anita Harris as director of Shenandoah Valley Social Services, effective Aug. 16. Harris will serve as interim director Aug. 1 through 15.
New local radio station WQSV to host Aug. 15 fundraiser
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Join Staunton’s newest local radio station, WQSV, on August 15th for its first fundraising event at The Pompei Lounge in Staunton. WQSV 106.3 is a project of The Staunton Media Alliance, a budding nonprofit offering community radio for Staunton and parts of Augusta County and Waynesboro.
Rare Bible at Bridgewater College nominated for statewide preservation program
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The Venice Bible—which was printed in Italy in 1482-83 and now reposes in the Reuel B. Pritchett Museum Collection at Bridgewater College— has been announced as a nominee in the Virginia Association of Museums’ Top 10 Endangered Artifacts program.
