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Franklin man arrested for alleged assault with box cutter
A Franklin man was arrested Sunday, Aug. 25, after allegedly cutting another man across his face with a box cutter in Sedley the day prior. The other man was flown to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. A Southampton County Sheriff’s Office news release stated that on Saturday, Aug. 24, at around 8 […] The post Franklin man arrested for alleged assault with box cutter appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Celebration of life for Lawrence A. Davies Jr.
A visitation will be held in the Fredericksburg City Council Chambers (Hanover entrance) of City Hall, 715 Princess Anne Street, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024, to honor the Rev. Lawrence A. Davies Jr.’s civic service. An additional visitation will be held at Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 1019 Princess Anne Street, at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024, followed by a memorial service at 10 a.m. which will be live-streamed to Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site), 801 Sophia Street. Interment will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens with a repast afterward at Shiloh Old Site.
Gloucester road rage ends in gunfire, deputies say
GLOUCESTER, Va. — The Gloucester County Sheriffs Office is leading an investigation after a road rage incident Friday evening. The incident was reported on Aug. 23 around 8:40 p.m. near the intersection of George Washington Memorial Highway and Davenport Road. Officials say the victim's vehicle was hit by a...
Roanoke’s School Leaders Institute Continues to Transform Education in Virginia
For two decades, Virginia Tech’s School Leaders Institute has been a transformative force in education. More than three-quarters of Virginia’s school divisions have sent participants, 30 of the institute’s graduates are serving as superintendents, and hundreds more are making their marks in school administration. “Since its very start, the institute has been the premier professional development program […]
Wineries in central Virginia ramp up harvesting, say they are seeing great results so far
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - It’s nearing the end of August, and that means one thing for wineries in central Virginia: harvesting season. Great wines rely on great grapes and an even better harvest. “I like to compare harvest time for us, it’s a bit like a kid before Christmas,”...
The evolution of OER: Creating learning experiences with impact
Open Educational Resources continue to lessen the financial burden for many of our students while simultaneously helping to promote student completion. But the industry itself is in need of support as it works to provide free, high-quality learning materials to both students and educators. They’re attractive to educators, students, and...
Sharper focus on “One System” and Culture of Care
“Throughout the year, you may have heard me talk about operating as ‘One System,’ said Dore. “But how do we achieve this mindset of unity and collaboration? First, we must center everything we do on our learners, ensuring a high-quality and consistent experience across all 23 colleges. This means whether a student enrolls at a small or large college, a rural or urban college, they should have access to the full breadth of our programs and receive the highest level of excellence in education and support.”
False fall, second summer? DC region heats back up with temps in the 90s this week
WASHINGTON - Are we starting "second summer?" It sure feels that way!. As autumn approaches (less than a month away!), residents of the D.C, Maryland, and Virginia region are experiencing what is colloquially known as a "second summer." This weather phenomenon brings a resurgence of unseasonably warm temperatures to the area typically when it should be cooling down. Often, it makes it feel like summer is making an unexpected return.
Homegrown Harvest Festival returns Oct. 4-6
Hubs Peanuts, Commune Restaurant and River Road Farm recently announced the second annual Homegrown Harvest Festival set for Oct. 4-6, highlighting the best of Virginia cuisine, music and community. A news release stated that the Homegrown Harvest Festival will benefit the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, the T2 Fitness Foundation and The […] The post Homegrown Harvest Festival returns Oct. 4-6 appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
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