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BRCC schedules events for Black History Month

Published date: January 23, 2013 | 2:44 pm

Updated: March 24, 2025 | 10:25 am

Blue Ridge Community College welcomes two of the historic Tuskegee Airmen for a Black History Month event on Tuesday, Feb. 5, in the Plecker Workforce Center auditorium from 12:30-2 p.m. Grant S. Williams, Sr. and Harry Quinton, both of Tidewater, VA, will recount their memories of serving with the famed Tuskegee Airmen: the first African-American military aviators, mechanics, and air crews in the United States armed forces. A reception will follow in room P126B.

Poll: Virginians support homeschool sports participation

AFP

Published date: January 22, 2013 | 9:03 pm

Virginians support allowing students who are homeschooled to participate on local public school sport teams, and they also support allowing school districts to start classes before Labor Day, according to a new statewide survey conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University.

Locally grown food the focus at new Downtown Staunton store

AFP

Published date: January 21, 2013 | 10:49 am

Updated: February 6, 2013 | 10:44 am

The culmination of accessibility to locally grown food, artisanal coffee, and sustainably grown agriculture can be found at The Store in the Holiday Court shopping center at 240 N. Central, Unit 4.

Earth Talk: Keeping pets healthy

Roddy Scheer

Published date: January 21, 2013 | 10:21 am

Updated: July 19, 2025 | 6:38 pm

Believe it or not, our pets may be exposed to more harsh chemicals through the course of their day than we are. Researchers at the non-profit Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that pet dogs and cats were contaminated with 48 of 70 industrial chemicals tested, including 43 chemicals at levels higher than those typically found in people.

JMU women win at Georgia State, 65-49

AFP

Published date: January 20, 2013 | 7:29 pm

James Madison survived a second-half Georgia State rally as the visiting Dukes posted a 65-49 win in Colonial Athletic Association women’s basketball Sunday afternoon.

Creigh Deeds: Session update

Creigh Deeds

Published date: January 18, 2013 | 3:24 pm

Updated: July 30, 2025 | 12:18 pm

The 2013 Session of the Virginia General Assembly is moving rapidly toward the crossover, the date when each house has to finish work on its respective bills. The short, 46-day session does not leave much time for delay or maneuver. Things move fast, and many issues of importance have already come up for debate.

Pam Solo and Grant Smith: The Myth of Energy Independence

AFP

Published date: January 18, 2013 | 3:18 pm

The definition of “energy independence” is evolving. Up to recently, it has meant the U.S. producing enough of our own oil so that we were not dependent on other nations for our energy needs. But now we’re in a world of oil interdependence. Oil markets know no national allegiance. Globalization and profit motive are altering a once patriotic concept into this: Producing enough oil and gas so that we export more to our trading partners than we import. While this new energy independence framework may help some companies’ profits, it stands to hurt many Americans’ pocketbooks, water supply, and overall health.

Streaking JMU rips William and Mary, 82-52

AFP

Published date: January 17, 2013 | 10:48 pm

James Madison (9-7, 3-1) scored the game’s first eight points and coasted to an 82-52 win over William and Mary (2-14, 0-4) in Colonial Athletic Association women’s basketball Thursday evening at the JMU Convocation Center.

AAA: Last-minute, common-sense driving tips

AFP

Published date: January 17, 2013 | 11:01 am

With winter weather forecasted for much of Virginia, AAA is urging motorists to be prepared so they don’t get stranded. AAA recommends motorists stay home and off the roads in treacherous conditions, but if you do have to drive – prepare ahead of time.

Stories and Legends of Blue Ridge & Shenandoah Told at East Rock

AFP

Published date: January 16, 2013 | 8:22 pm

Updated: February 6, 2013 | 10:47 am

Everyone enjoys stories and legends, and for the 20 members, three volunteers and six guests in attendance at the at the East Rockingham Senior Center on January 16, Elkton historian and JMU Lifelong Learning Program instructor, Jim Lawson, offered more than 60 minutes of very interesting and entertaining discussion during his program entitled, “Legends and Stories of the Blue Ridge and Shenandoah.”

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BRCC schedules events for Black History Month

Poll: Virginians support homeschool sports participation

Locally grown food the focus at new Downtown Staunton store

Earth Talk: Keeping pets healthy

JMU women win at Georgia State, 65-49

Creigh Deeds: Session update

Pam Solo and Grant Smith: The Myth of Energy Independence

Streaking JMU rips William and Mary, 82-52

AAA: Last-minute, common-sense driving tips

Stories and Legends of Blue Ridge & Shenandoah Told at East Rock

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