
Tonya Cook Carter named new principal at Wenonah Elementary School in Waynesboro
The Waynesboro School Board announced the appointment of Tonya Cook Carter as principal of Wenonah Elementary School at a Tuesday, June 9 School Board Meeting.

The Waynesboro School Board announced the appointment of Tonya Cook Carter as principal of Wenonah Elementary School at a Tuesday, June 9 School Board Meeting.

A few weeks ago, Alvaro Anspach and Joseph Linzon were processing down the University of Virginia’s historic Lawn, celebrating their graduation with thousands of their classmates. Now, they are taking orders and helping customers at a restaurant across the street.

The MACH37™ Cyber Accelerator announced Tuesday the launch of its Platinum Sponsorship Program to allow a select group of companies that are national leaders in advancing cybersecurity to fully participate in the development of the next generation of cybersecurity solutions.

UVA outfielder Joe McCarthy (Jr., Scranton, Pa.) and left-handed pitcher Brandon Waddell (Jr., Houston, Texas) were selected Tuesday during the fifth round of the 2015 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Elephant Auto Insurance, a subsidiary of U.K.-based Admiral Group plc, will invest $2 million to expand its U.S. headquarters operation in Henrico County.

Nine members of the Virginia men’s and women’s track and field teams will compete this week at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, hosted by the University of Oregon.

Four UVA Children’s Hospital specialties have earned national rankings in the 2015-2016 U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” guide.

UVA junior left-hander Nathan Kirby, out since April 17 with a strained lat muscle, threw 40 pitches to Cavs hitters on Monday, Virginia coach Brian O’Connor told reporters today, and “looked really good.”

James River Writers is teaming up with Richmond Young Writers and the Girls of Summer to present Writing for Girls. We will discuss what it means to write for girls–both young and not-so-young.

Shenandoah National Park staff are again inviting community neighbors to enjoy a fee-free day in the park in celebration of Shenandoah Neighbors’ Day.
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