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Racially regressive policies and actions move Virginia in the wrong direction
Virginia’s experiencing a decidedly regressive spring. Shenandoah County’s school board has graced the state with the distinction of being first in the nation to rename schools after Confederates, after removing the Lost Cause-era monikers a few years ago. Bills to stop the state from issuing license plates that honor the Confederacy and others to end […] The post Racially regressive policies and actions move Virginia in the wrong direction appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
‘Extraordinary’ hurricane season in store for East Coast and more Virginia headlines
• “Lawmakers call for further inquiry into Virginia prison that had hypothermia hospitalizations.”—Associated Press • “National Park Service will allow Knights of Columbus mass at national cemetery.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Doctor released from Va. prison two years after being pardoned.”—Washington Post • “NOAA warns East Coast to prepare for ‘extraordinary’ hurricane season.”—WHRO • “Virginia Beach’s infamous […] The post ‘Extraordinary’ hurricane season in store for East Coast and more Virginia headlines appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Natural Bridge Zoo to reopen Memorial Day weekend under new ownership
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Natural Bridge Zoo has announced that it is now under new ownership and is getting ready to open its doors. On May 23, the Natural Bridge Zoo announced on social media that it will open for the 2024 season on May 25, over the Memorial Day weekend. This comes […]
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