For preschoolers, math means more than counting to 10
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Effectively teaching mathematics in preschool is becoming increasingly important.
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VDOT: It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week
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During National Work Zone Awareness Week, observed this year from March 23-27, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) joins the highway contracting community and federal, state and local transportation officials to educate motorists about the potential dangers we all face while driving through work zones.
Virginia State Parks to commemorate American Civil War Sesquicentennial March 28-29
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Virginia State Parks will recognize the 150th anniversary of the end of the American Civil War with activities March 28 and 29 on grounds where soldiers stood.
David Swanson: The Russian military asked me to publish its propaganda
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On Friday, March 20th, I spoke at the University of the District of Columbia Law School in Washington, D.C., as part of a series of teach-ins about peace organized by SpringRising.org. While there, a young man in a suit with a Russian accent approached me.
Winemaker Paul Hobbs, repeat offender, violates agreements again
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This neighbor drives by Paul Hobbs’ new Watertrough Road vineyard in the Sebastopol countryside many days each week on the way to town. The vineyard borders on five schools with around 700 students.
Inside Swannanoa: Builders of the mysterious mansion on the mountain
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James and Sallie Dooley used their great wealth to shape a dream in marble on a mountaintop above Waynesboro. On Sunday, March 29, historian Dale Wheary will speak at the Augusta County Government Center about this fascinating couple, their passion, their connections to the Valley and the magnificent Swannanoa they inspired and built nearby.
Virginia Museum of Transportation names Colonel Lewis Ingles “Bud” Jeffries as its official historian for Norfolk & Western Class J 611™ Steam Passenger Locomotive
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The Virginia Museum of Transportation Inc. announced last week that author Colonel Lewis Ingles “Bud” Jeffries has been named the official historian for the Norfolk & Western Class J 611™ Steam Passenger Locomotive.
USDA finalizes procedures for sorghum referendum
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced procedures for the upcoming sorghum referendum regarding the continuation of the Sorghum Checkoff Program.
Farmers see benefit of new drone technology
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Farmers in Virginia and across the nation are closely monitoring new legislation dealing with the use of unmanned aircraft systems, or drones.
Governor McAuliffe announces federal job skills grant
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced this week that Virginia has been awarded a $22.3 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a pilot program to help increase job skills training for SNAP recipients.
