
W&L President Kenneth P. Ruscio to step down in 2016
Kenneth P. Ruscio will step down as Washington and Lee University’s president on June 30, 2016.

Kenneth P. Ruscio will step down as Washington and Lee University’s president on June 30, 2016.

The Atlantic 10 has announced the 2015-16 scheduling partners for men’s basketball. Once again, Richmond will play 18 conference games with nine on the road and nine at the Robins Center.

The Virginia Trucking Association presented its 2015 Safety Awards on May 14 during its Annual VTA Safety Management Conference, held at the Crowne Plaza Marina in Hampton. The safety awards are generously sponsored by Nansemond Insurance Agency of Suffolk.

Right-hander Kyle Crick turned in his longest outing at the Double-A level, and the Richmond Flying Squirrels (18-23) moseyed past the Bowie Baysox (22-22), 6-1, at The Diamond on Monday afternoon.

As we observe Memorial Day, we remember with gratitude all of those brave men and women who have defended our great nation, and we pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. To all of those who are and have been members of our armed forces – thank you for all that you do in the name of American liberty.

A free symphony concert and Civil War-themed walking tour will be held at the State Capitol on Memorial Day, to mark the end of the statewide sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil War and emancipation.

Play Ball! with hosts Chris Graham and Mike Bocock previews the 2015 Rockingham County Baseball League season. Interviews include new Stuarts Draft Diamondbacks coach Chris Brown, Grottoes Cardinals coach Jeremy Washington, and RCBL Museum curator Keith Spitzer.

AAA Mid-Atlantic estimates it will come to the rescue of over 31,000 stranded motorists during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend – with more than 5,800 expected in Virginia.

Sixth District Congressman Bob Goodlatte is mocking us in his latest article, “USA Freedom Act Protects Civil Liberties and National Security.” He has been sequestered in Washington so long that he believes he can blatantly lie to his constituents in the Valley. This brazen disregard for the intellect and the civil liberties of the citizens of Virginia’s Sixth District and the American people is horrifying.

Charlottesville Parks & Recreation will open its two outdoor pools for the 2015 summer season beginning Saturday, May 23.
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