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Virginia tops charts with ‘sanctuary’ cities, counties: Study
(The Center Square) — Immigration policy think tank the Center for Immigration Studies released its updated map of American sanctuary locations on Thursday, revealing a surge in Virginia localities adopting sanctuary status. The center added 36 Virginia localities to its map for a total of 84. Besides sanctuary states, the commonwealth now tops the charts of […]
Professor Allison Weiss, Prison Parole Project, Featured in Mother Jones
Washington and Lee law professor Allison Weiss was quoted in a recent issue of Mother Jones magazine for an extensive feature examining the parole process in Virginia. Professor Weiss is a legal writing instructor and also teaches a practicum class focused on parole advocacy. Prior to entering academia, Professor Weiss worked on the federal habeas docket for the Federal District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Before that, she worked for the Federal Defenders for the Western District of North Carolina in the appellate division.
Virginia Brain Tumor Walk & Race Raises Money to Defeat Brain Tumors
National Brain Tumor Society, the largest patient advocacy organization in the United States committed to curing brain tumors and improving the lives of patients and families, will host the seventh annual Virginia Brain Tumor Walk & Race at Bryan Park on November 3, 2024. Hundreds of local volunteers and participants — including patients, survivors, caregivers, families and friends, research scientists, medical providers, and local businesses—will walk and run for a critical cause: conquering and curing brain tumors — once and for all.
Keydets swat away Wasps, win third straight
LEXINGTON, Va. – VMI Women's Soccer extended its winning streak to three games after shutting out Emory & Henry Saturday afternoon at Patchin Field. With the 2-0 victory over the Wasps, the Keydets move to 3-0 and are having their best start to a season since 2018. VMI will kick off a three-game road swing starting at USC Upstate on Friday next week.
VMI continues homestand Monday against Warren Wilson
LEXINGTON, Va. – VMI Men's Soccer begins the week with a bout against Warren Wilson on Monday at 2 p.m. at Patchin Field. The Keydets look to go 2-0 to start the 2024 campaign, a feat that has not been accomplished since 2005. Dating back to last season, VMI has won the last three matches at home against non-conference opponents.
Junior/Senior Planning Night Set for October 1st at Laurel Ridge Community College
On Tuesday, October 1st, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Laurel Ridge Community College will host the 4th annual Junior/Senior Planning Night at the Corron Community Center at 173 Skirmisher Lane in Middletown. This free event is open to all rising juniors and seniors in the Shenandoah Valley, offering them and their families an invaluable opportunity to explore various post-secondary pathways.
32nd Annual SML Antique and Classic Boat Show
On Saturday September 14, 2024, please plan to attend the Smith Mountain Lake Antique and Classic Boat Society 32nd Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show. This free event will be held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Goodhue Boat Company – Blackwater in Moneta, Virginia. There will be over 40 beautiful antique wood, aluminum, […]
Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview: George Wythe
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – The Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz preview tour rolls on with a stop in Wytheville and a look at the George Wythe High School football team. Brandon Harner enters his 11th season as head coach of the maroons. George Wythe wen 9-4 last season and...
Teacher describes ‘chaotic’ day that led to conviction of Spotsylvania behavioral interventionist
Before Brandi Clark began a career with Spotsylvania County Public Schools in 2021, she worked with young children in California, Oregon and Colorado. She was a kindergarten teacher at Cedar Forest Elementary School from 2021-24 but declined to sign another contract with Spotsylvania schools at the end of last year.
Charlotte Court House gets new businesses approved by county
Charlotte Court House will soon have two new businesses. During their Wednesday, Aug. 14 meeting, Charlotte County supervisors signed off on both projects, which had previously received unanimous endorsement from the planning commission. Setting up shop in Charlotte Court House The first business will be a retail store run by Tobias Hertzler, located at 439 […] The post Charlotte Court House gets new businesses approved by county appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Danville's Monument Berryman redevelopment progresses; first 8 townhomes finished
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Danville city officials are on a mission when it comes to growth. In March, they broke ground on the Monument Berryman Area Redevelopment Project and they are making huge strides. The first step in redeveloping the Monument Berryman area is officially complete. Phase one of...
Martinsville City Council Appoints City Attorney Designee
The City of Martinsville has announced the appointment of Eric W. Payne, Esq. as the City Attorney Designee. The Martinsville City Council appointed him during a Special Call session on August 15, 2024. Payne is currently an Attorney at Law in the District of Columbia. Once he is admitted to...
Virginia Tech the latest to feel the wrath of Paul Finebaum
This summer, Florida State has been on Paul Finebaum's radar, and not for good reasons. The outspoken ESPN talk show host took a shot at the Seminoles a couple of weeks ago when he said that they used up too many tears after being left out of the four-team College Football Playoff last season.
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