Holly Sklar: 12 years without a minimum wage raise
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We’ve hit a terrible milestone for the federal minimum wage – 12 years without a raise. The last increase was to $7.25 an hour on July 24, 2009.
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Virginia Museum of History & Culture honors authors
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The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is recognizing the authors of the best article to appear in its quarterly journal, as well as an author of a work in the field of Virginia biography.
Three charged in bribery scheme
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Three individuals made their initial appearances in federal court this week on charges of participating in a bribery scheme.
Black Tie & Boots gala returns on Sept. 10
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Celebrate a return to live events with the annual Black Tie & Boots fundraising gala at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10.
Bear’s-eye view: Cameras on black bears provide research and outreach opportunities
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A typical encounter with a black bear in Virginia goes something like this: you hear a rustle of leaves and then glimpse a patch of black fur as a large animal shuffles off into the dense underbrush of the forest.
Schools win big as Virginia Lottery announces a record-setting year.
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The Virginia Lottery reported record sales and profits for the state budget year ending on June 30th.
State Board approves new community college names
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The State Board for Community Colleges has approved new names for two colleges and accepted a local advisory board’s recommendation to clarify the name of a third college.
North Carolina man who used Snapchat to solicit minors in Galax sentenced
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A North Carolina man who used Snapchat to solicit minors to send him sexually explicit photographs and videos in exchange for expensive gifts was sentenced this week to 210 months in prison.
Kroger announces new Mid-Atlantic division president
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Lori Raya has been named president of the Kroger Mid-Atlantic division. Raya succeeds Paula Ginnett, who has been promoted to group vice president, retail operations with Kroger’s corporate headquarters in Cincinnati.
Behavioral health provider shortage addressed by JMU program
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Behavioral health providers in six counties in Central Virginia will get a helping hand from 100 James Madison University graduate psychology students over the next four years.
