Funding available for forestry enhancements
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Forest landowners looking to improve their woodlands by creating good habitat for bobwhite quail, which prefer sunny and open areas, have a new source of funds available to them.
Search Results for Virginia Department of Education
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Jim Northup named superintendent of Shenandoah National Park
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Jim Northup, a 32-year National Park Service veteran, has been selected as the new Superintendent of Shenandoah National Park and Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park, both in Virginia.
Shenandoah Valley Art Center: February 2013 Schedule
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The Shenandoah Valley Art Center, during the month of February, is exhibiting the artwork of art students from the Shenandoah Valley Governor’s School of Arts and Humanities Program.
Aspiring farmers have more learning opportunities
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More and more people of all ages are interested in making a living off the land. But modern farmers, whatever they raise, need specialized training and experience in order to succeed.
State Senate Democrats fight on Dream Act bill
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Senate Democrats are proposing legislation that would grant in-state tuition at Virginia colleges to young people with Deferred Action status, allowing them full access to the benefits of a college education for the first time in history. The Virginia Dream Act sets out standards for students to qualify:
Locally grown challenge generates almost $500,000 in pledges
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Since the Virginia Food System Council issued a challenge last spring for Virginians to spend $10 a week on locally grown foods, nearly 700 households and 30 businesses have pledged almost half a million dollars per year.
Creigh Deeds: Session update
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The 2013 Session of the Virginia General Assembly is moving rapidly toward the crossover, the date when each house has to finish work on its respective bills. The short, 46-day session does not leave much time for delay or maneuver. Things move fast, and many issues of importance have already come up for debate.
Waynesboro resident plays key role in concert at Bridgewater College
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Bridgewater College associate music professor Larry Taylor will present an eclectic keyboard concert on Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 7:30 p.m., in the Carter Center for Worship and Music at Bridgewater College.
Bridgewater College to host conference on substance abuse prevention
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A conference and continuing education opportunity that explores substance abuse prevention and treatment methods will be held at Bridgewater College Jan. 26 from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. in Bowman Hall.
Governor announces membership of School Safety Task Force
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Gov. Bob McDonnell Wednesday announced the membership of his newly-created Task Force of School and Campus Safety. The membership includes educators, public safety experts, local leaders, mental health practitioners, legislators, parents, and students.
