WalletHub: Virginia has 12th least equitable school districts in U.S.; Montgomery is 27th in state
The personal finance website WalletHub has determined that Virginia has the 12th least equitable school districts in the United States...
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Sunglasses, sunscreen, and hydration: Beating the August heat
RICHMOND—Slathering on sunscreen isn’t only for a day at the beach; it’s just as essential on the farm and at...
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Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets names new director of Rice Center for Leader Development
Jamie McGrath is the new director of the Major General W. Thomas Rice Center for Leader Development. Photo by Shay...
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Saturday, Aug. 7 - Sunday, Aug. 8: Radford Public Library Book Sale Main fundraiser for the Lamplighters. Saturday, Aug. 7...
Read moreWalletHub: Virginia’s unemployment claims recovery rate is still slow
As the personal finance website WalletHub has reported, the U.S. is making significant progress in the fight against COVID-19 with...
Read moreWalletHub: Virginia 16th best state for health care
The personal finance website WalletHub reports that the average American spends more than $11,000 per year on personal health care,...
Read moreGovernor to direct $114 million to promote public safety and to prevent and reduce crime
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam last week announced that Virginia plans to direct more than $114 million in federal and state...
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Pets of the Week
When first meeting Mittens, she may be a little timid, but once comfortable, a few chin scratches will earn her...
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Wednesday, Aug. 4 - Friday, Aug.6: Blacksburg Community Center closed Due to facility reservations, the Blacksburg Community Center will be...
Read moreNRCC offering medical coding programs this fall
New River Community College is offering medical coding foundations career studies certificate programs with classes beginning this fall. Medical Coding...
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