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Without additional revenue the Augusta County School System will be required to slash another $5 million from the budget for the 2012-2013 school year. After a discussion with Augusta County Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bishop, a group of parents decided that a change must be made. That change includes the formation of the Coalition to Support…
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Throughout 2011, 224 nurses at Augusta Health earned Nursing Logo pins for completion of education in four key areas: Compassion, Knowledge, Teamwork and Excellence. Requirements for completing the entire series included attendance at professional development days, in-services and the Nursing Excellence Summit.
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The Arts Council of the Valley presents Gather: A Textile Event, an exhibition of new works by J.M.U.’s Beginning and Intermediate Fiber Arts students. A public reception to celebrate the opening of the exhibition will take place on Friday, February 3 from 5-7 p.m. The exhibition will remain on view in the Smith House Darrin-McHone…
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The 2012 session of the General Assembly is moving by rapidly. Deadlines for the submission of bills and budget amendments have long passed, and both houses of the Assembly are in full swing. There were both good and bad signs of things to come this past week. On the hopeful side, Democrats and Republicans worked…
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Ellen Schorsch, pianist, piano teacher and writer, will present a multi-media lecture-recital, sponsored by the Shenandoah Valley Art Center, “Music Inspired by Art and Artists” on Sunday, March 11 at 3 p.m.. at the P. Buckley Moss Museum, 150 P. Buckley Moss Drive in Waynesboro. Schorsch’s program will be accompanied by a power point presentation illustrating…
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That’s how I’m describing the budget-wrangling in Richmond that will effectively reduce state spending on K-12 education in Virginia. The moves – forced by Gov. Bob McDonnell’s push on funding for the Virginia Retirement System for public-sector employees – are forcing the hands of local decision-makers. Local government, of course, is where the rubber hits…
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The RMH Women’s Center’s breast care program has been granted a three-year full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, a program administered by the American College of Surgeons. “This accreditation means our patients can be sure they are receiving the highest quality care, close to home, at a Certified Comprehensive Breast…
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Dixie Gas & Oil Corporation is proud to support the Blue Ridge Community College Educational Foundation through BP’s Fueling Communities Program with a grant donation of $3,250. The grant will enhance the Blue Ridge Annual Fund in supporting projects and programs to the students and faculty of BRCC. Each year the Blue Ridge Annual Fund…
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The Shenandoah Valley Art Center, during the month of February, is presenting a collection of artwork by students studying at the Shenandoah Valley Governor’s School for Arts and Humanities. This unique creative program, begun in 2002, offers students in the Visual Arts Departments from Waynesboro, Staunton, and Augusta County the opportunity to spend each morning…
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To continue its commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Bridgewater College will focus its fifth annual Civil War Institute on “‘They Who Fought Here:’ Armies, Soldiers and Civilians,” and will feature four renowned scholars as panelists. The one-day institute, which is free and open to the public, will be held April 21…
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