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Lake Christian Ministries to offer school supplies to those in need beginning August 2nd
On August 2nd, Lake Christian Ministries (LCM) will begin offering school supplies to students in kindergarten through high school in Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania counties who are facing the financial strain of back-to-school expenses and need help preparing for the upcoming school year. "School supplies have tripled in price over...
Roanoke middle schoolers empowered through “Community Builders” program
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - In Roanoke City Public Schools, a new initiative is illuminating the lives of middle school students with hope, inspiration, and a pathway to a brighter future. The Community Builders program isn’t just about filling summer days; it’s about filling hearts and minds with possibilities.
Poplar Forest hosts archaeological field school
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest welcomed 14 students to its annual Summer Field School in Historical Archaeology. Hosted in partnership with the University of Virginia, the field school teaches practical skills in excavation, site survey, recording and laboratory methods, as well as foundational theories and methods in archaeology. Over the past five weeks, Poplar Forest’s professional archaeology staff has guided field school students through the fundamentals of archaeological research as they’ve explored the history of this National Historic Landmark.
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