
Kevin Martin: Rethinking ‘The Common Defense’
It is good at times to conduct a reality check on what this country supposedly stands for, and what it actually does.

It is good at times to conduct a reality check on what this country supposedly stands for, and what it actually does.

Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged in April at 3.0 percent, according to data released Friday by the Virginia Employment Commission.

The Waynesboro School Board has appointed Heather Craddock as the assistant principal of Westwood Hills Elementary School, John Helbert III as the assistant principal of William Perry Elementary School, and Ryan McLaughlin as one of the assistant principals of Kate Collins Middle School.

A recent survey found that – among those who actually participate in retirement plans – only 23 percent of Gen-Xers feel a sense of progress saving for retirement.

Virginia state government has implemented an alternative hiring process for individuals with disabilities, serving as a model for inclusive employment practices.

The Virginia Department of Education has received a $982,827 USDA grant to build and retain a knowledgeable workforce to ensure school lunches are nutritious and meet students’ needs.

Boys Home of Virginia will be participating in a 24-hour online giving event called Give Local Alleghany Highlands on Tuesday, June 7. This event is sponsored by The Alleghany Foundation and MightyCause.

A business that is clear and concise with its message, is a business that will likely see better results

Register your campers for a week-long passport to adventure with the History Explorers Summer Camp at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library.

Virginia is in its third year of recognizing Juneteenth as an official state holiday and is celebrating the holiday all month long with events, speaker series, tours, and virtual offerings across the state.
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