Staunton Public Schools at ‘heightened level’ as ransomware attacks target educational sector
A ransomware attack on the second-largest school division in the country has had experts warning smaller school divisions to be on alert.
A ransomware attack on the second-largest school division in the country has had experts warning smaller school divisions to be on alert.

Dominion Energy is offering nonprofit and educational organizations the opportunity to apply for a total of $1 million in environmental grants to be distributed this year through the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation.
The Ivy Creek Foundation will host its September Ivy Talk virtually on the history of African American schools in Albemarle County on Sept. 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation was awarded a $20,000 grant from the Virginia Outdoors Foundation last year to transport summer camp participants in northern Virginia to nearby Virginia State Parks.

The Wildlife Center of Virginia will host three on-camera events with their non-releasable education animals at the center on Wednesdays in August.

Ten community organizations across the state were recently awarded more than $83,000 in Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority education and prevention grants to help reduce underage and high-risk drinking.

Instead of raising up a generation of civic-minded citizens with critical thinking skills, government officials are churning out compliant drones who know little to nothing about their history or their freedoms.
Although the jackpot-winning ticket in the July 29 Mega Millions drawing was not bought in Virginia, the Commonwealth benefitted from all the excitement.
Project GROWS wrapped up the second summer of its Youth Leaders in Agriculture program with a showcase and tours of the farm in Augusta County on Tuesday afternoon.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday updated guidance on quarantine procedures following exposure to COVID-19 in school, child care and camp settings.
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