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Second Annual Event Takes Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren Full STEM Ahead

April 10th, 2023

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 […]

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Top Dahlgren Technology Official Jennifer Clift ’00 to Deliver UMW Commencement Address

April 10th, 2023

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 […]

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Boys Home Seeks Product Codes from Coca-Cola

April 10th, 2023

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 […]

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NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR ANNUAL Danville Pittsylvania County CHAMBER AWARDS

April 5th, 2023

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 […]

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Allergies vs. Colds: A Doctor Shares Common Symptoms

April 4th, 2023

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. […]

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‘These numbers are alarming’: Survey shows pandemic impact on the mental health of youth

April 4th, 2023

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 […]

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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Member Meeting and Marketing Madness Awards

April 3rd, 2023

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; […]

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Richard George Named to the National Apartment Association 20 in Their Twenties, Class of 2023

March 30th, 2023

Virginia Beach, Va.— The National Apartment Association (NAA) has announced Richard George, brand and development manager with The Breeden Company and member of Virginia Apartment Management Association, as part of NAA’s 20 in Their Twenties, Class of 2023. This national award recognizes 20 rental housing industry professionals 29 years old or younger who have made […]

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UMW Awarded NSF Noyce Grant to Provide Scholarships to STEM Education Students

March 27th, 2023

Students interested in becoming high-school STEM-subject teachers now qualify for up to two years of funding at the University of Mary Washington, with the establishment of the Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program at UMW. Funded by a $1.4 million five-year National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, the Noyce Program brings a nationally acclaimed teacher preparation program to […]

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