Love at first sight: Old man adopts dog
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Searching for a dog, I recently visited three animal shelters. At the final one, I saw a dog that I instantly connected to.
Search Results for Teacher of the Year
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Dr. Ernest E. Jeffries named Vice President of Student Engagement at Mary Baldwin University
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Mary Baldwin University announced Monday that Dr. Ernest E. Jeffries will become the Vice President of Student Engagement effective August 29, 2018.
First Lady Pamela Northam kicks off back to school tour in Southwest Virginia
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As nearly 1.2 million Virginia students look forward to heading back to school in the coming weeks, First Lady Pamela Northam will celebrate by visiting early childhood education programs and elementary schools and discussing the importance of school readiness
Writers, presenters, music highlight Tales of the Cumberlands
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On August 24-26, the stories will once again swirl like the mists and fog around the Pine Mountain range and through Appalachia as the Breaks Interstate Park hosts “Tales of the Cumberlands: A Storytelling Event” convention.
Ken Plum: Back to school
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Last week I had the opportunity to visit one of my grandsons’ school, and I was genuinely impressed.
Insurance tips for students heading to college
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August means back to school for many students heading to college. In addition to new courses, teachers, friends, surroundings and living accommodations, it also can mean new insurance needs.
Another perspective on the local illegal drug problem
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You read about the opioid crisis, about heroin making its return, about the Valley’s problems with meth, and you, of course, know all about the ongoing, strenuous efforts to go after the drug dealers. But, are the drug dealers the problem?
Fake news: I’m an #enemyofthepeople?
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I’ve been an #enemyofthepeople, apparently, since at least ninth grade world history class. The teacher, Mr. Corbin, would start class with a question about current events. Inevitably, I was the kid who knew the answer.
Longtime Fishburne Military School instructor retires from classroom duties
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At the conclusion of the Fishburne Military School 2018 Summer Session, longtime instructor and mentor, Susan J. Johnson, announced that she would be leaving the classroom.
Researcher wins award to study technologies for disability community
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The bracelet looks unassuming, just like any other smart technology worn around the wrist. But rather than counting steps or heartbeats, it serves another purpose.
