
Lawrence S. Wittner: Imperial nostalgia, and its historical perils
Although great empires rank among the most powerful engines of world history, they are also among the most dangerous, especially as they brood over their decline.

Although great empires rank among the most powerful engines of world history, they are also among the most dangerous, especially as they brood over their decline.

Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears has joined an amicus brief in a case brought by a conservative activist challenging affirmative action in college admissions.

Jennifer Sturm has been appointed director of elementary instruction for Waynesboro Public Schools.

The Kannapolis bullpen fired four shutout innings, and the Cannon Baller offense delivered the lead in the 8th inning in a 3-2 victory over the FredNats on Tuesday night at Virginia Credit Union Stadium.

Virginia Tech will hold commencement ceremonies at Lane Stadium starting Wednesday, May 11, and running through Sunday.

Families from across Harrisonburg will gather at A Dream Come True Playground this week to participate in various games and activities, explore first responder and other vehicles, and have their car seats checked by certified technicians.

Julie Montross has been named executive director of the The Paramount Theater, succeeding Chris Eure, who held the position for 10 years and announced her retirement in November of last year.

Preservation Virginia has released its updated list of historic places across the Commonwealth that face imminent or sustained threats to encourage individuals, organizations, and local and state government to advocate for and find solutions for their preservation.

The Biden administration announced Monday a new effort to lower high-speed internet costs, with commitments from 20 internet providers to either increase speeds or cut prices to no more than $30/month for Affordable Connectivity Program-eligible households.

Eastern Mennonite University’s 104th Commencement ceremony was marked by the conferring of only its second honorary doctorate in its history — to human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative.
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