Northam: Jackson behind the times on pay equity
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Democratic Party lieutenant governor nominee Ralph Northam today criticized Republican opponent E.W. Jackson for opposing pay equity.
Search Results for soring
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Summer food program begins for children in need in Valley
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The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is participating in the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program, sponsoring more than 25 feeding sites June through August for children at risk of hunger in the Valley, including Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, Staunton and Augusta County.
Your chance to win the Ultimate Shawn Michaels Experience
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Buy your ticket to the Shawn Michaels Experience before June 30, and you will be entered into a drawing for the Ultimate Shawn Michaels Experience. The Ultimate Shawn Michaels Experience features exclusive backstage access with Shawn at the big event on Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Louis Spilman Auditorium, Waynesboro, Va.
Maureen Dwyer: Equal Pay Day Anniversary
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There’s a creaky old law called the Equal Pay Act, whose 50th anniversary is June 10. Unsurprisingly, a law that’s been around that long without being updated needs major repair.
Gov. Bob McDonnell honors volunteers for community service
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Today during an awards ceremony held at Hunton & Williams LLP, Gov. Bob McDonnell announced the nine winners of the 2013 Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards recognizing individuals and organizations for their extraordinary volunteer efforts that contribute to the life and welfare of citizens throughout the Commonwealth.
Searching for Virginia quilts
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On Saturday, June 15, volunteers for the Virginia Consortium of Quilters will hold a Documentation and Discovery Day at the Augusta County Historical Society, located in the R.R. Smith Center for History and Art at 20 S. New Street in Downtown Staunton.
New web video highlights differences between Mark Herring, Mark Obenshain
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Today State Sen. Mark Herring released a web video comparing his record against State Sen. Mark Obenshain’s.
From Idea to Market workshop offered
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A workshop for area businesses interested in learning more about increasing their customer base through innovation commercialization is being offered 8:30 – 11:30am Thursday May 30 at the Augusta County Government Center in Verona. Those who attend will learn the steps to Innovation Excellence, from encouraging idea generation to taking a product or process innovation to the marketplace.
Waynesboro announces Public Works Day ’13
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The City of Waynesboro Public Works Day ’13 is a one-day event taking place on Saturday, May 11, 2013, from 10 am until 2 pm at the city’s former landfill location at 300 N. Winchester Avenue, just off of Delphine Avenue and 6th Street, behind the Recycling Center (shuttle service is available).
Young anglers Invited to 20th annual Youth Fishing Derby
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The Staunton Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the 20th annual Fishing Derby. The date of the event is Saturday, May 4th at Lake Tams in Gypsy Hill Park. The event is free and on-site registration begins at 7:30am.
