Waynesboro Family YMCA works to end older adult falls
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The Waynesboro Family YMCA is partnering with the National Council on Aging to celebrate Falls Prevention Awareness Day on Saturday, Sept. 22.
Search Results for national security
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Virginia’s Fifth District: Hold your nose and stay home
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Democratic candidates for Congress Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortezall say Americans should have higher living standards, closer to those in other wealthy countries, including guaranteed Medicare for All, better schools, etc.
Warner, Kaine announce $10 million in federal funds for airport improvements in Virginia
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U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced that nine Virginia airports will receive a total of $10,669,159 in federal funding from the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Warner, Kaine applaud $2 million to help preserve Virginia HBCUs
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U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine applauded an announcement by the National Park Service that it will award $2,267,306 in grant funding for four Virginia HBCUs.
DUI enforcement, education lead into Labor Day travel weekend
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According to data from the DMV, during the 2017 Labor Day weekend, Virginia recorded 55 alcohol-related traffic injuries that could have been prevented.
Shenandoah University adds 15 new programs to academic offerings
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Shenandoah University has added 15 new majors and minors to its list of degrees and certificates that students can earn.
Nicholas Copeland uses Fulbright to advance food sovereignty in Guatemala
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Fields of snow peas encompass the mountainous landscape of Guatemala. Lush and green, these non-native crops are the manifestation of hours of labor by indigenous farmers, who grow the produce for export.
Iranian protests show potential for regime change: It’s time to increase pressure
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The last day of July marked the beginning of the latest in a long line of mass protests throughout Iran. Fueled in part by the precipitous decline in the value of Iran’s national currency, demonstrations broke out first in the city of Isfahan and then spread to approximately a dozen cities over the course of a week.
VCU poll: Virginians see schools as safe, look increasingly to mental health approaches to school safety
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A new statewide poll by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at VCU finds that Virginians increasingly see mental health approaches as important for school safety.
Staunton City Schools releases 2018-2019 policy for free, reduced school lunches
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Staunton City Schools announces its policy for providing free or reduced price meals for children served under the National School Lunch, and/or School Breakfast Programs.
