Mental Health Month: Poor diet, lack of exercise remain after pandemic ends
Poor diet and lack of exercise may lead to chronic health conditions and poor mental health in adolescents.
Poor diet and lack of exercise may lead to chronic health conditions and poor mental health in adolescents.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced on Thursday the rollout of the Stronger Connections grant program, which will prioritize school divisions where students are at increased risk of violence and chronic absenteeism and with high student-to-staff ratios for counselors, psychologists and social workers.
Today’s America is pretty much an ongoing active shooter emergency. Instead of trying to do something about all the guns, Virginia is throwing millions of dollars at a new program that will educate first responders and civilians on responding to active shooter emergencies.
Preservation Virginia releases a list every May of historic places facing imminent or sustained threats. Eight sites made this year’s list.
Waynesboro Schools said farewell and good luck to 18 teachers and staff members Tuesday evening who will retire at the end of this school year.
May 9, 2023 was officially recognized as National Fentanyl Awareness Day in Virginia, and a series of events were held.
Jacob Peeling is Waynesboro High School’s new Athletic/Activities Director. He has served as Assistant Athletic Director for six years.
Clara Metzler’s journey led her on the road to food and nutrition, and that road brought her to Project GROWS in Augusta County.
The Shenandoah Valley Art Center has a lot to celebrate on Saturday as they wrap up a seven-year effort to expand the footprint of the center in downtown Waynesboro.
The Richmond Police Department has named Capt. Kimberly Mooney as the department’s LGBTQ+ Community Liaison.
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