
Fishburne Military School marks 2018 commencement
Fishburne Military School’s 138th Session came to an end on Saturday and white hats flew into the sky following the Class of 2018’s Final Formation.

Fishburne Military School’s 138th Session came to an end on Saturday and white hats flew into the sky following the Class of 2018’s Final Formation.

Scientists at two of Virginia’s largest universities, working with clinicians from the two major health systems and a growing Virginia-based biotechnology company, have teamed up to address an important medical challenge.

Taylor and Boody Organbuilders in Staunton has completed installation of a photovoltaic solar system to power their workshop. The 37kW, 109-panel system is expected to produce 46,251kW of power and offset approximately 75,885 lb. of CO2 emissions annually.

Renowned Celtic musicians Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton will perform their “Spring Celtic Consort” Saturday, May 26, at 4 p.m., at Castleton.

Chris Graham and Scott German talk UVA football, breaking down the direction that new AD Carla Williams is taking things in terms of financial commitment. The focus then shifts to baseball, with the latest on the future of Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado, and the UVA connection on the Washington Nationals.

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) has recently declared the winners of the foundation’s grant. These grants are awarded to the foundation’s local chambers which demonstrate an extraordinary sense of duty towards the Hispanic entrepreneurs whom they serve.

A saying often attributed to the late Senator Everett Dirksen (R-IL) goes, “A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you’re talking real money.” It’s a warning about how easily government spending can spiral out of control.

Working families are, as usual, getting the short end of the stick from the new Trump-GOP tax law. Huge tax cuts that mostly go to the wealthy and corporations are exploding the national debt, and threaten deep cuts to essential public services like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and education.

George Mason Director of Athletics Brad Edwards has announced a three-year contract extension for women’s basketball head coach Nyla Milleson through the 2020-21 season.

With just a spin of a roulette-style wheel, Margaret O’Meara has been selected to represent the United States on a goodwill trip to Japan.
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