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John Cena, on a conference call promoting the upcoming “Tribute to the Troops” specials on USA and NBC, is a fan of the post-Attitude WWE.

John Cena, on a conference call promoting the upcoming “Tribute to the Troops” specials on USA and NBC, is a fan of the post-Attitude WWE.

Both Terry McAuliffe and Ken Cuccinelli have what they want … sorta, kinda. McAuliffe, the presumptive Democratic Party gubernatorial nominee, and Cuccinelli, the presumptive Republican nominee, have clear paths at the 2013 general election. The possibility that Bill Bolling, the sitting Republican lieutenant governor, will enter the race as an independent is still out there, but not likely.

Gov. Bob McDonnell joined Del. Kirk Cox and former Secretary of Education Jim Dyke, leaders from the Virginia School Boards Association, Virginia Association of School Superintendents, Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals, Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals and key business leaders on Thursday to announce part one of his 2013 K-12 education reform legislative agenda.

One proud graduate came from Oregon. Another from Lancaster, Pa. They were two of nine who gathered one day in the fall of 2012 to celebrate completing the first online master’s degree program offered at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) – a master’s of science in nursing program.

There will be a Leader Training for the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) January 17, 18, 24 and 25 from 9:00 – 4:00 at the Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lexington.

Thirty-one East Rockingham Senior Center members, volunteers and employees visited the Elkton Welcome Center on December 12. While this was actually the second visit for some of our members, many had never been to the center.

As cooler weather approaches, we should all be aware that commensal rodents (the kind that can live closely with humans) are looking for a warm and inviting place to spend the winter. And that could very well be your home or business!

Gov. Bob McDonnell’s biennial budget amendments will include an additional $4.9 million to support localities in covering the costs of teachers, teacher’s aides and staff for blind or visually impaired students as recommended by the Virginia Board of Education.

Gov. Bob McDonnell will propose state funding in FY2014 to begin increasing assistant Commonwealth’s attorneys’ salaries and to fill key vacant judgeships in his proposed budget amendments on Monday.

The holiday season is busy for most everyone regardless of faith and family traditions and the holidays we choose to celebrate. Increasingly there is a trend towards the winter holiday celebration beginning soon after Halloween.
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