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You probably hear a lot about the disagreements in Washington, and that’s not surprising. Having two major parties that disagree on some bedrock principles, such as the role of government, means a lot of give and take.
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Five senior education students from Eastern Mennonite University were selected to attend the March 2-3 Teachers of Promise Foundation Institute in Richmond. The annual event brings together 100 outstanding pre-service teachers from Virginia for recognition, mentorship and professional development.
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Members of the House Democratic Caucus took part in the March For Our Lives events across Virginia. Americans across the nation marched in support of survivors of gun violence and demanded action from legislators.
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The Charlottesville Reading Series will host a poetry and prose reading on Friday, April 20, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at New Dominion Bookshop (404 East Main St).
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation President William C. Baker issued the following statement concerning the Congressional spending bill released last night.
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The attention of UVA basketball fans turns to the women’s program, as the retirement of Joanne Boyle opens the door for new AD Carla Williams to try to make the home-run hire with former Virginia legend Dawn Staley. Chris Graham and Scott German break down the coaching search from just about every possible angle.
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VMI head football coach Scott Wachenheim announced the addition of five new assistant coaches to the 2018 staff. Joining the Keydets on the offensive side of the ball are Brian Sheppard (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks) and Albert Reid (Running Backs). Seth Payne (Defensive Line), Jeff Sejour (Outside Linebackers) and Tarron Williams (Cornerbacks) will coach on the defensive side.
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Nearly $420,000 will be awarded to 28 localities across the Commonwealth as part of a competitive process under the Supplemental Local Emergency Management Performance Grant program. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management will administer the funds, which Virginia receives annually from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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The reason I’m not a lawyer today: I couldn’t get the song “My Name is Mud” by Primus out of my head.
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Virginia sophomore guard Kyle Guy (Indianapolis, Ind.) has been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-America Third Team, announced Wednesday (March 21).
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