Boys Home Welcomes Staff Member Tom Dixon
Boys Home of Virginia is excited to welcome Tom Dixon as a houseparent and writing instructor. Originally from Chatham, Virginia, Tom has enjoyed his new life in Covington. After earning an undergraduate degree in English from Longwood University, Tom worked as a news reporter for a short period of time at the Star Tribune. Following […]
New Lab School Director Rebecca Towery Leading the Way for UMW and Stafford County Public Schools
The University of Mary Washington and Stafford County Public Schools’ proposed lab school has named a director to lead the next steps of the planning process and begin the implementation proposal to launch. Local educator and administrator Rebecca Towery has been appointed to the leadership role, continuing as an employee of Stafford County Public Schools, […]
AVERETT UNIVERSITY RECEIVES MAJOR GIFT FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FROM BONNER FOUNDATION
Averett University recently secured a three-year enrichment grant from The Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation in Princeton, New Jersey that will provide the Averett Bonner Leader Program $40,000 annually. Averett’s four-year intensive leadership program places students in the community to serve in a capacity building role for their designated organization. Currently, 36 Averett students in the […]
Second Annual Event Takes Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren Full STEM Ahead
When Rappahannock High School received materials to construct a robot for the second annual High School Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren, physics and math teacher Preston Ailor noticed students became frustrated. They were unable to code the robot for motion and some were ready to give up before sophomore Ricardo Alvarez stepped in. “The next thing you […]
Top Dahlgren Technology Official Jennifer Clift ’00 to Deliver UMW Commencement Address
A University of Mary Washington alumna and top technology official at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) will deliver UMW’s Commencement speech next month. Jennifer E. Clift, senior scientific technical manager and chief technology officer for NSWCDD, Virginia’s largest federal research and development employer, will address the University’s graduating class at the 112th […]
Boys Home Seeks Product Codes from Coca-Cola
Boys Home is seeking donations of product codes to submit to Coca-Cola’s online giving program, Coke Give. The program allows consumers to raise money for their favorite school or charity by submitting product codes from previously purchased products. Codes are submitted online or via an app and Coca-Cola sends a donation directly to the chosen […]
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR ANNUAL Danville Pittsylvania County CHAMBER AWARDS
Awards Include the Pace Award, the Pinnacle Award, and the Pinnacle Small Business Award [DANVILLE, VA] – Nominations for the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards are open. Awards include the Pace Award, the Pinnacle Award, and the Pinnacle Small Business Award. The Young Professionals PACE [Professional and Community Engagement] Awards are designed […]
Allergies vs. Colds: A Doctor Shares Common Symptoms
Here’s how to tell if you have allergy or virus symptoms Are you sneezing and coughing a lot this time of year? For many people, it’s hard to tell the difference between seasonal allergies, the common cold and the flu. Here’s a look at the similarities and the key differences: Allergy Symptoms Kaiser Permanente Dr. […]
‘These numbers are alarming’: Survey shows pandemic impact on the mental health of youth
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (7News) — 7News has been reporting about the mental health struggles teens have been dealing with since the pandemic for years. The latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) youth survey includes results from teens in Maryland. The survey was completed in the fall of 2021, showing exactly how teens felt in the […]
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Member Meeting and Marketing Madness Awards
FREDERICKSBURG – The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce held their quarterly Member Meeting on Wednesday, March 29th at Stevenson Ridge in Spotsylvania. This meeting includes the annual Marketing Madness awards given to membership in the categories of best use of social media, best website, best SWAG and best overall brand. Best Social Media finalists included; […]
