
MBU’s Amy Tillerson-Brown carries on teaching legacy from Nikki Giovanni
Dr. Amy Tillerson-Brown, a professor of history at Mary Baldwin University, met Nikki Giovanni as a Virginia Tech undergrad in 1991.

Dr. Amy Tillerson-Brown, a professor of history at Mary Baldwin University, met Nikki Giovanni as a Virginia Tech undergrad in 1991.

As the HokieBird mascot at Virginia Tech, Augusta County native Amy Wells had to keep her role as “the bird” a secret from other students.

UVA Football has itself another anonymous donor, this one pledging to match every dollar contributed to the Football Enhancement Fund, up to $3 million.
Monday was a sad day, as Pete Rose, my favorite player ever not to wear a Baltimore Orioles uniform, passed away.
The resounding success of the Great Futures Golf Tournament demonstrated the power of community collaboration in driving positive change.
Valley Program for Aging Services has faced major challenges over its 50-year history. Most notably, the rapidly aging Baby Boomers and the COVID-19 pandemic.
You know what we don’t have nearly enough of these days? Conservative talk radio. (I’m being facetious.)
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors has a new chair: Jeffrey Slaven, who you may remember from an Oct. 15 criminal complaint.
Augusta County Commonwealth’s Attorney Tim Martin is going to seek the appointment of a substitute prosecutor to investigate criminal allegations against two members of the Augusta County Board of Supervisors.
Tomorrow night, the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge will celebrate 10 recipients of the 2023 Dawbarn Education Awards.
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