What’s Going on Today: Thursday, July 23
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What’s Going on Today. From the Augusta Free Press Calendar.
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Ken Plum: School funding in Virginia
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The recent tension between the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and the School Board over approval of the budget for the public schools left one big factor out of the equation for funding schools–the role of state government in financing public education in the Commonwealth.
Dhiyo House Inc. to invest $6.1 million in first Virginia manufacturing operation
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Friday that Dhiyo House Inc., a specialty supplier of belting for the conveyor and power transmission industries, will invest $6.1 million to establish its first Virginia manufacturing operation in Wise County.
How is that being around trees and other plants can help us feel good?
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Trees are known to improve air quality by capturing six common air pollutants and toxic gases: ground-level ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide and lead. In fact, a single tree can absorb 10 pounds of air pollutants per year.
Registration is open for competitions at 2015 State Fair
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The 2015 State Fair of Virginia, dedicated to showcasing the best of Virginia, is seeking the state’s most vibrant arts and crafts, the most delicious baked and preserved foods, the lushest plants and crops, the hardiest livestock and the most skilled equestrians for this year’s competitions.
W&M alumnus dedicates $1.2 million scholarship endowment to former Tribe football players
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To help attract and retain promising student-athletes in the Tribe football program, Richard ’65 and Carole ’65 Kraemer are establishing a robust scholarship endowment worth $1.2 million.
Remembering Tina: Suicide prevention walk planned for Oct. 10
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Everyone has a cause that matters to them. Suicide prevention is mine. I am putting together a team in remembrance of my identical twin sister, Christina.
Project GROWS announces Fall Farm Formal
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Project GROWS, a 501c3 non-profit educational farm located in Augusta County, will host its first-ever Fall Farm Formal on Nov. 20 at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel in Downtown Staunton.
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library announces new leadership
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The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum recently announced the appointment of Robin von Seldeneck as the new chief executive officer of the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library Foundation.
Shenandoah Valley Art Center announces August 2015 schedule
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The Shenandoah Valley Art Center, during the month of August, is exhibiting the works of watercolor artist, Peg Sheridan, whose most recent work has taken two parallel avenues.
