Tag: young
JoePa gets his wins back: The NCAA got what it wanted from Joe Paterno, moves on
The headlines today out of Happy Valley, Pa., have the NCAA about to restore 112 Penn State football wins previously vacated in the final years of the Joe Paterno era in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal.
Sens. Warner and Kaine introduce bipartisan Startup Act
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today led a bipartisan group of six Senate colleagues in introducing The Startup Act to jumpstart investment and job creation by new businesses.
Mark Herring on State Senate immigrant tuition bill
Attorney General Mark Herring issued a statement on a Senate bill that would take away in-state tuition from students who have been declared “lawfully present” through acceptance into the federal “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” program.
Remarks by House Speaker Bill Howell on the 2015 General Assembly Session
Text of remarks from House Speaker Bill Howell on the opening of the 2015 Virginia General Assembly session.
The Richmond Symphony Lollipops return to The Paramount Theater
Join the Richmond Symphony for Pinocchio’s Adventures in Funland! on January 24 at 6 p.m. Young and old will love this lively re-telling of the classic children’s story of Pinocchio with the Richmond Symphony Lollipops.
History-rich craft ciders are in demand
Apples are delicious for snacks, pies, applesauce and, once again, for drinking. While alcoholic cider production is still a niche market, the rise in U.S. sales has been tremendous.
Press Conference: Washington Redskins president Bruce Allen, GM Scot McCloughan
Washington Redskins president Bruce Allen and general manager Scot McCloughan talk with reporters on Friday.
It’s time: Girl Scout Cookie time
It’s that time again for the Great American Girl Scout Cookie Sale! From January 1 to March 31, Girl Scouts in our local communities will become young business entrepreneurs as they learn goal setting, marketing skills, and money management.
Badowski, Fisher go for 20+ in 90-79 Longwood double-OT win over Radford
Longwood (5-10, 1-1 Big South) knocked off Radford, 90-79, in double overtime Saturday in Willett Hall.
Longwood Athletics: The offseason that wasn’t
All seasons must end, not only for the body to recover after withstanding the grind of a full cross country season, but also to allow our student-athletes to shift their focus to academics.
Press Conference: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo talks with reporters after the Cowboys’ 44-17 win over the Washington Redskins on Sunday.
Press Conference: Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden
Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden talks with reporters on Friday. The Redskins (4-11) host the Dallas Cowboys (11-4) on Sunday in NFL action.
Press Conference: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo talks with reporters on Wednesday. The Cowboys (11-4) play the Washington Redskins (4-11) on Sunday.
Press Conference: Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden
Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden talks with reporters on Wednesday. The Redskins (4-11) host the Dallas Cowboys (11-4) on Sunday.
Former Longwood soccer player impacting Farmville youth with Beyond The Numbers Club
Under normal circumstances, the question would not have alarmed Longwood women’s soccer player Amelia McConnell. But the circumstances that one night during her freshman year were anything but normal.
Ken Plum: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
The editorial in the September 21, 1897 New York Sun, responding to a letter from eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon who had inquired about whether there was a Santa Claus, has become the most reprinted newspaper editorial, according to the Newseum.
ACLU urges governor to help man with autism escape improper treatment in prison, jail
Today, the ACLU of Virginia sent a letter to Governor Terry McAuliffe asking him to review the case of Reginald “Neli” Latson, a young man with intellectual and developmental disabilities who has been held in solitary confinement in a state correctional facility for almost a year.
Press Conference: Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden
Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden talks with reporters on Tuesday. The Redskins (4-11) host the Dallas Cowboys (11-4) on Sunday.
Virginia State Police: Drive to save lives
This time of year, with all the holiday parties and festive occasions, many partygoers will be drinking. If you’re celebrating with alcohol this holiday season, the Virginia State Police has a message for you: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
Press Conference: Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden
Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden talks with reporters on Sunday. The Redskins (4-11) defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 27-24 on Saturday.
Press Conference: Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden
Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden talks with reporters on Saturday following the Redskins’ 27-24 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Press Conference: Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden
Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden talks with reporters on Thursday. The Redskins (3-11) host the Philadelphia Eagles (9-5) in NFL action on Saturday.
Waynesboro artist Don Whitson featured at Shenandoah Valley Art Center in January
The Shenandoah Valley Art Center, during the month of January will present the watercolor paintings of Waynesboro artist, Don Whitson.
Press Conference: Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden
Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden talks with reporters on Wednesday. The Redskins (3-11) host the Philadelphia Eagles (9-5) on Saturday.
Boys & Girls Club director steps down
Boys & Girls Club of Waynesboro, Staunton and Augusta County executive director Tyrell McElroy is stepping down from the position Jan. 9 to take another position in Florida.
