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Teachers, state employees to get raises as new budget takes effect and more Va. headlines
• “As chief of staff departs, Youngkin tries to reset relationship with assembly.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Trump says Unite the Right story was ‘debunked.’ Charlottesville disagrees.”—Daily Progress • “Virginia Beach Catholic school rocked by parent abuse allegations, priest reassignment.”—Virginian-Pilot • “Use of N-word pervasive in Montgomery County school, school board member says.”—Roanoke Times • “State employees, […] The post Teachers, state employees to get raises as new budget takes effect and more Va. headlines appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Oak Ridge Boys Singer William Lee Golden’s Son, Rusty, Dead at 65: ‘I Love You, Son’
Oak Ridge Boys singer William Lee Golden is mourning the death of his son, William "Rusty" Golden. According to a press release, the Country Music Hall of Famer's son died on Monday (July 1) at the age of 65 at his home in the Nashville suburb of Hendersonville, Tenn. “This...
Senior Extension Agent Rooted in Service
For Senior Extension Agent Adam Downing, summer doesn’t offer much respite from a schedule packed with programming and activities. After a day conducting agroforestry fieldwork in Montpelier – and ahead of a SHARP Logger Program training that he will be facilitating in Elkton – Downing shared reflections about his work for Virginia Cooperative Extension, how he found his way […]
Concord University to host the 31st Annual Concord Business Challenge
ATHENS, WV (WVDN) – The Concord University Department of Business will be hosting the 31st Annual Concord Business Challenge (CBC) on Thursday, October 24, 2024 beginning at 8:30 AM. The Business Challenge is designed to allow high school juniors and seniors from West Virginia and Virginia to showcase their business acumen in a competitive setting. […] The post Concord University to host the 31st Annual Concord Business Challenge appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Bob Good makes decision on recount, 5th District results certified
We have an official winner in the 5th District Republican primary race. The Virginia Board of Elections on Tuesday, July 2 certified the results, acknowledging State Sen. John McGuire as the winner with 31,583 votes to incumbent Bob Good with 31,209. “Number one, I want to thank God,” McGuire said in a statement after the […] The post Bob Good makes decision on recount, 5th District results certified appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Popular Downtown Wytheville 4th of July Celebration & Festival returns this year
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Wythe County’s largest single-day event is returning this year. Building on last year’s success, the Downtown Wytheville 4th of July Celebration & Festival is one of the largest Fourth of July events in Southwest Virginia. This year, the event kicks off on Main Street,...
Grants will help communities share untold stories across Appalachia
Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia has awarded two rounds of funding to projects that seek to bring long-overdue attention to overlooked people and places. The post Grants will help communities share untold stories across Appalachia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Political blame game intensifies after Virginia Senate fails to pass VMSDEP-related bill
The political blame game is intensifying after the Virginia Senate failed to reach a consensus on how to repeal recently made changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP).
House Speaker Don Scott speaks on the GOP's push to turn Virginia from blue to red
VIRGINIA, USA — Virginia House Speaker Don Scott spoke on the Republican Party's push to turn Virginia from a blue state to a red state on Tuesday. Former President Donald Trump and Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin have repeatedly said that Virginia is in play for the GOP in this upcoming presidential election. But Scott, a Democrat, said he doesn't think so.
Virginia officials defend ‘free and fair’ elections as primary results are certified
Virginia officials on Tuesday certified the results of last month’s congressional primaries and defended the integrity of the state’s voting systems after a contentious election season. “I think we can comfortably say we’ve had free and fair elections in this primary,” said former Republican delegate John O’Bannon, who now chairs the Virginia State Board of […] The post Virginia officials defend ‘free and fair’ elections as primary results are certified appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Shenandoah University To Participate In Virginia Private College Week
Shenandoah University will join other private higher education institutions across the commonwealth by taking part in Virginia Private College Week, sponsored by the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV), from July 15-20. Throughout the week, Shenandoah will provide tours of its main campus in Winchester and hold information sessions...
Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
As summer kicks into high gear, the D.C, Maryland and Virginia area is quickly becoming the place to be for fun in the sun. This week the AFRO interns compiled a mixture of events that will range from festivals, museum happenings, panel discussions and bike tours. Take a look at the events below to find something that piques your interest and don’t forget to register!
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