Gov. Youngkin announces additional appointments to his administration
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced additional key administration appointments this week.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced additional key administration appointments this week.

The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is seeking proposals from qualified entities to lead the creation of a comprehensive strategic plan to enhance, leverage, and market the existing facilities and programs of the Blue Ridge Music Center.
Sin Barreras (Without Barriers) and the LUA Project are proud to present the annual Cville Sabroso festival.

It’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over season in Virginia, with the launch this week of a public education campaign on the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin wants you to think he’s addressing teacher shortages, but the executive order he signed Thursday doesn’t really seem to do all that much, other than provide fodder for headlines.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, announced today that it awarded $40.22 million in youth mental health grants throughout the month of August.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month when libraries nationwide join the American Library Association to remind everyone that signing up for a library card is the first step on the path to academic achievement and lifelong learning.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is launching the new Virginia Produce Safety Grower Portal, a free online portal to assist fruit and vegetable growers.
Eastern Mennonite University junior Maggie Garber has been playing guitar since she was 13. Between school choirs and worship bands, she also has an extensive history of performing publicly. However, spring 2022 marked the first time she performed her original compositions.

Shenandoah University’s brand-new marching band will make its official game day debut on Thursday during the women’s field hockey season opener against Gettysburg College at Aikens Stadium.
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