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JM the site of a “Commonwealth Conversation” on schools and cellphones
The Virginia Department of Education will host eight “Commonwealth Conversations” with parents, educators and community members on cellphone-free education. This comes after Gov. Youngkin issued an executive order last week directing the Department of Education to draft guidance for public school divisions to adopt local policies and procedures establishing a “cellphone-free education” in Virginia. The executive order mandates Virginia public school divisions establish a cellphone-free education by Jan. 1 of next year.
Virginia man convicted in 2021 Marion murder
A Virginia man was convicted of first-degree murder, and other charges, for the 2021 murder of Teresa Greer. 40 year old Jason Whittaker was convicted of first-degree murder, abduction, arson, and animal cruelty. His sentencing is scheduled for November 21 where he will be facing a maximum of two life sentences plus 15 years. Greer’s body was found in a fire-damaged home in Marion on North Chestnut Street.
PD: Staunton Kroger reports skimming device found on credit card reader used by shoppers
STAUNTON — An illegal credit card skimming device was recently discovered at the Kroger store on Statler Boulevard in Staunton, and police said more than 100 people unknowingly used the compromised credit card keypad, court documents show. On July 6, the Staunton Police Department received a call for service...
‘Virginia is in play’: Senate candidate Hung Cao
Hung Cao, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Virginia, had strong words about his opponent, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), while speaking at the Republican National Convention. “Tim Kaine is a weak man in a dangerous world,” Cao said at the convention Tuesday night, where he also shared his life story about being a Vietnam […]
Virginia psychologist surrenders license after years of fighting with patient
All the details in our Health Safety stories come from publicly available Final Orders, Consent Orders, Orders of Suspension and other documents from the Virginia Department of Health Professionals. For more information, see the Editor’s note below the story. CHARLOTTESVILLE – A client was in session with Brian Hocking, a clinical psychologist working in Charlottesville. She felt uncomfortable opening up to him, worried she might make him angry. ...
Graduate student-initiated survey focuses on the university’s education culture and climate
Just before the end of the 2024 spring semester, the University Council received a preliminary summary of a culture and climate survey of graduate students conducted by the Graduate and Professional Student Senate. More than 630 students across six departments took the survey and more than 38 percent of them completed it, with some departments nearing a completion rate of close to 50 percent.
Dining Services sustainability initiatives updated for upcoming year
Virginia Tech Dining Services constantly strives to update and seamlessly integrate sustainability efforts across all dining centers. This summer, Dining Services has updated some packaging and implemented a new system for tracking reusable containers, among other initiatives. “We're constantly working on ways to reduce our waste, improve diversion, decrease single-use...
FloydFest returns in new location
CHECK — FloydFest, a five-day music and arts festival, has been held each year in the Blue Ridge Mountains since 2002. The 2024 theme is “Horizon” and this year’s event will be held for the first time in the brand-new FestivalPark, relocating from its longtime home along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Lynchburg Gynecology is closing, a year after misconduct claims
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — About ten months after ABC13 reported on multiple claims of misconduct at Lynchburg Gynecology, the clinic confirmed it is closing. Back in September 2023, our team reported that a law firm was investigating Lynchburg Gynecology after claims of misconduct. In the following weeks, the doctor at the center of those claims retired. Lynchburg Gynecologist released a statement saying the accusations were false.
The Harvester highlights upcoming shows
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - Harvester Performance Center is showcasing a variety of acts to wrap up the summer and kick off the fall. Marketing Director Chris West joined Here @ Home to encourage people to travel down to Rocky Mount to enjoy the musicians and bands stopping at their stage.
College Students Learning on the Job with ZMM Architects and Engineers
Interns at ZMM Architects and Engineers (ZMM) are gaining real-world experience by working collaboratively with fellow interns and professional staff. The 17 students are seeing their classroom knowledge come to life in projects that benefit communities across the region. Our interns support operations across the firm in our Charleston, WV,...
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