Roanoke: Author Beth Macy has faith Democrats can win back rural America
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Whenever Roanoke author Beth Macy visited her hometown in Ohio, she was struck by how the city and its residents had changed over the years.
Search Results for Teacher of the Year
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UVA has not made a decision on Trump compact, but faculty strongly oppose it
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The University of Virginia’s faculty has voted to reject any cooperation with U.S. Department of Education on a proposed compact.
Aide charged with assault after ‘aggressively’ handling Virginia elementary school student
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An aide at a Virginia elementary school has been charged with misdemeanor assault after an incident with a student in a P.E. class.
White House offers reward to nine universities, including UVA, that agree to toe the party line
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The White House is urging nine universities to pledge their support for Donald Trump’s agenda in exchange for financial incentives.
‘Deeply disappointed’ | Shutdown cancels U.S. Marine Band concert at Harrisonburg High
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The Harrisonburg High community is disappointed again after “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band cancelled a concert scheduled for tonight.
Staunton | Local NAACP branch to host annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Oct. 11
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The 79th annual Freedom Fund Banquet of the Staunton Branch of the NAACP will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, at Covenant Presbyterian Church.
The Ben Cline ‘town hall’ | Turns out, plenty of good seats were still available
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Sixth District Congressman Ben Cline held his “town hall” in Lexington on Thursday, in front of 33 apparently very lucky folks, in a room that one attendee said could have easily accommodated 100, and another estimated, 120.
Catching up with: John Wetzel | The first Waynesboro native to play in the NBA
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John Wetzel, a basketball star at Wilson Memorial High School in Augusta County in the early 1960s, was drafted out of Virginia Tech by the Los Angeles Lakers in the eighth round as the 75th overall pick in 1966.
Buying your vote? | Youngkin announces ‘tax rebates,’ as MAGAs flailing at polls
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My political radar, admittedly on high alert, is looking at the announcement from MAGA Gov. Glenn Youngkin about tax rebates about to go in the mail, and its reading: he’s trying to buy your vote, with your money.
Student loans | Suit challenges Department of Education on repayment plans
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Reports that the Trump administration planned to reject hundreds of thousands of student loan borrowers’ applications for income-driven repayment began in July.
