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Oakton, Hamlet, Highlands among local division diving champs
Four local summer diving teams in the GazetteLeader’s coverage areas won division championships in the Northern Virginia Swimming League. The Oakton Otters, with a 4-1 record, finished first in Division I for the third year in a row. Overall the division crown was the team’s fourth straight, winning Division II in 2021.
Moton Museum takes another step toward World Heritage list
A project nearly 10 years in the making moved forward this week, as the Robert Russa Moton Museum got one step closer to being named a World Heritage site. Federal officials with the U.S. Department of the Interior announced that they plan to nominate a multi-state application, including the museum, for inclusion on the United […] The post Moton Museum takes another step toward World Heritage list appeared first on Farmville.
Sorority chapter celebrates 48 years of service
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the Kappa Rho Omega Chapter of Farmville, recently celebrated its 48th anniversary of service to the community through its support of several cultural, family, community and educational endeavors. Some of the projects that the chapter has supported include donations to local libraries, Piedmont Resources Services, FACES, and scholarships; sponsorship of the […] The post Sorority chapter celebrates 48 years of service appeared first on Farmville.
Many celebrate as military education benefit program restored
(The Center Square) — Two months after lawmakers passed the commonwealth's biennial budget containing changes to its tuition assistance program for some military families, legislators reconvened at the Capitol Thursday and passed legislation fully reinstating the program. Representatives from Veterans of Foreign Wars attended the session and extolled the outcome afterward. “Today ends over two months of uncertainty and anxiety endured by the families of our fallen and disabled military...
Chaniece Winfield Explains the Importance of Trauma-Informed Care in Addiction Treatment
Addiction and trauma often go hand in hand. Many individuals struggling with substance use disorders have experienced significant trauma in their lives, which can deeply impact their mental health and behavior. Chaniece Winfield, a respected expert in the field with over 16 years of experience providing substance use disorder (SUD), mental health, and play therapy services to individuals and families across the lifespan, emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care in addiction treatment. This approach acknowledges the presence of trauma in individuals’ lives and seeks to create a treatment environment that is sensitive and responsive to their experiences. Chaniece Winfield of Virginia believes that trauma-informed care is crucial in addiction treatment, as it can significantly improve outcomes for individuals with a history of trauma.
Pinpoint Weather: Normally warm, daily showers and storms
Tonight will be partly to mostly cloudy with areas of fog. Morning low temperatures will be in the 60s. Sunday afternoon will be partly to mostly sunny and warmer with highs in the normal range of 82-89. Showers are likely and storms are possible in the afternoon and evening. This...
IT glitch causing delays in flights, business operations in Virginia and across the globe
Air travel, banking, media and hospital systems are just some of the industries affected by a bug in a software update that has scrambled business operations for many globally Friday morning. Many of those who use Microsoft Windows are likely experiencing a “blue screen of death” or an error page. The issue is due to […] The post IT glitch causing delays in flights, business operations in Virginia and across the globe appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Four districts in 4 months: Central Virginia schools grapple with superintendent turnover
The recent departure of several school superintendents across Central Virginia has sparked concerns and raised questions about the stability of educational leadership within the region.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin allocates $30M for groundwork to Hampton Roads commerce park
The City of Suffolk got a boost this week as it received $30.1 million from the state to improve roads to a proposed 540-acre industrial commerce park. The Port 460 Logistics Center will be located in Hampton Roads along Route 460 and the Route 58 bypass. The center has access to the entire Norfolk region as well as Interstates 85 and 95.
Lawsuits challenging year-old model policies in full swing
(The Center Square) — One year after the Virginia Department of Education rolled out new model policies for the treatment of transgender students, the ACLU has undertaken several lawsuits on behalf of students identifying as transgender, saying the policies violate state and federal law. One lawsuit was dismissed Monday, and the other two will be heard on Aug. 6 and 20, one in federal court and the other in state circuit court. ...
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