ACC announces scheduling plans

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Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford announced on Friday the future scheduling formats as approved by the ACC’s Faculty Athletic Representatives and Athletics Directors. The announcement was made following the annual ACC Winter Meetings and will go in effect once Pittsburgh and Syracuse become playing members in the conference. “We have been engaged in discussions…

Spring Fashion Debut: ‘Get your style groove on’

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Stella & Dot is a media darling and has been featured in many prominent fashion and women’s magazines with 10 pieces from the new Spring collection highlighted in Vogue. An innovative and smart fashion company, according to rep April Keegan, they offer “irresistible boutique style accessories.” Stella & Dot will be one of more than…

ShenanArts presents Woody

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ShenanArts is pleased to announce an upcoming production of Woody, a musical about the life of Woodrow Wilson. Woody  tells the story of Wilson’s birth in Staunton and of his formative years, reveals the influences of strong women in his life, and highlights his accomplishments as the leader some historians have called “one of the…

Royals overcome slow start and run by Randolph, 79-48

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From the opening minutes of the game, you wouldn’t have known that visiting Randolph was still looking for its first conference win.  But after falling behind 10-2 to the WildCats, the Eastern Mennonite women quickly regrouped and controlled the rest of the game in a 79-48 victory in Harrisonburg Friday night. Randolph College confidently came…

Dukes get big win over Tribe, 59-47

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Junior forward Andrey Semenov (St. Petersburg, Russia/Blue Ridge School) and junior guard A.J. Davis (Columbus, Ohio/Harmony Community) combined for 29 points as James Madison turned in its best defensive effort of the season in a 59-47 Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball win Thursday night at the Convocation Center. JMU improved to 10-11 overall and 3-7…

Bridgewater Civil War Institute focuses on those who fought

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To continue its commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Bridgewater College will focus its fifth annual Civil War Institute on “‘They Who Fought Here:’ Armies, Soldiers and Civilians,” and will feature four renowned scholars as panelists. The one-day institute, which is free and open to the public, will be held April 21…

‘Life Changing Lessons’ focus of Feb. 8 talk

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Valley Women’s Connection of the Greater Staunton Area will hold its “Life Changing Lessons” Luncheon, Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gypsy Hill Place (west-end building), 300 Churchville Avenue, Staunton. It is an ideal opportunity to relax and enjoy a pleasant atmosphere, fun friendship and an appetizing afternoon meal provided…

Longwood to join Big South

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Big South Conference officials announced today that Longwood University will become the league’s 12th member as of July 1, 2012. Longwood has competed as a NCAA Division I independent since 2007. Longwood was invited to join the conference following a vote by the Big South Council of Chief Executive Officers.  Longwood’s addition increases the Big…