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Montessori students have been working with the Staunton based educational nonprofit farm, Project GROWS, to develop an outdoor learning pond.
A sweeping new Health Blueprint for Southwest Virginia highlights the grave health challenges that grip the rural region.
The Alternatives to PAIN Act would help prevent substance use disorder by expanding access to non-opioid treatments for older Americans.
In recent years, North America has seen a notable increase in the implementation of wildlife crossings, reflecting a growing recognition of their importance in reducing wildlife fatalities.
In recent talks between U.S. and Chinese leaders, they have found common ground in support for more people-to-people exchanges, particularly in education.
An Abingdon, Virginia man present at the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor will be buried in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
Terry Short Jr. has been knocking on doors and riding his bike around Waynesboro asking voters for their signature on his petition for a third term on city council.
In honor of National Small Business Week, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan toured local small businesses in Virginia’s District 4.
Common Sense, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting digital citizenship among students, has honored KCMS.
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