DCCU reports strong third quarter

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DuPont Community Credit Union reported growth in total loans outstanding for the third quarter for 2010. The Waynesboro-headquartered credit union, which operates nine branches in the Central Shenandoah Valley region, reported a 7.4 percent increase in total loans funded over the previous quarter and a 1.2 percent increase over the total outstanding balances as of the third quarter of…

Moss print benefits Children’s Choir

Jim Bishop

Renowned artist P. Buckley Moss of Waynesboro has created a new painting titled “Making a Joyful Noise,” which was released during the Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir Spring concert weekend last April as a fundraiser for the choir. Prints are available from the SVCC office at $80 each, with half the profit going toward the choir’s…

Grants promote technology, manufacturing education

Chris Graham

Exactly one year since its official kick off, the Dream It. Do It. Virginia-Shenandoah Valley campaign announces mini-grant recipients to help connect Valley students with careers in advanced technology and manufacturing. Fifteen mini-grant recipients will receive a total of $95,904 to implement activities that encourage students to explore careers in manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, construction,…

Flu vaccines now available through Valley health departments

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Influenza vaccine is now available at local health departments in the Central Shenandoah District. You may now call for an appointment or stop by your health department to get vaccinated. The vaccine is available in both the nasal mist and injectable forms, and is recommended for everyone age six months or older. This year’s seasonal…

Dukes drop another one

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The #6/7 James Madison football team mustered less than 100 yards of offense in the second half and visiting #15/16 New Hampshire scored 18 unanswered points in the second half to come away with a 28-14 victory at Bridgeforth Stadium. With the loss, the Dukes fall to 4-2 overall and 1-2 in Colonial Athletic Association…

Dukes drop another one

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The #6/7 James Madison football team mustered less than 100 yards of offense in the second half and visiting #15/16 New Hampshire scored 18 unanswered points in the second half to come away with a 28-14 victory at Bridgeforth Stadium. With the loss, the Dukes fall to 4-2 overall and 1-2 in Colonial Athletic Association…

Literacy 5-0: Book ‘Em pushes link between reading, crime prevention

Chris Graham

It’s an innovative idea – getting books in the hands of teens as a means of promoting literacy and at the same time fighting crime. No surprise that it was a police officer who made it come to life. “I see more awareness of the importance of reading. That’s the point of all this. It’s…