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Va. Dems will again try to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day
By Nathaniel ClineThe Virginia Mercury State Democrats plan to make Indigenous People’s Day an official holiday in Virginia and will discuss the proposal in the next legislative session in January, a state delegate said over the weekend. The measure could face opposition from Republicans and others because it would mean replacing Columbus Day. Next session…
VA811 day is August 11: Click or call before you dig
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – National 811 Day will be observed on August 11 (8/11), serving as a reminder to visit VA811.com or call VA811 before starting any digging project to check for underground utility lines. The size of the project doesn’t matter—whether you’re a contractor using an excavator to dig a trench or a homeowner with…
Shenandoah University to launch new online MBA and graduate programs
WINCHESTER, Va. — Shenandoah University will launch nine new online graduate programs in October, offering degrees in business, cybersecurity, leadership and public health. The programs, developed in partnership with education technology company Risepoint, are designed for working professionals and will be offered in a flexible online format. The new degrees include: Applications are due Oct.…
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank names new CEO
VERONA, Va. — The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank has named Kari Jorgensen Diener as its new chief executive officer, effective Aug. 4. Diener succeeds Michael McKee, who retired this summer after 12 years as the organization’s fourth CEO. Her appointment follows a national search by the board of directors. She previously served as executive…
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Connects 10,000 to Broadband
REC has hit a major milestone in bringing high-speed broadband internet to its service area with 10,000 members now online. In just one year, REC has doubled the number of members benefitting from access to high-speed internet in their homes and businesses. The connections are a testament to the impact of REC’s effort to bring…
Road work scheduled in Shenandoah Valley counties
STAUNTON – The following highway work in Warren, Page, Clarke, Frederick, and Shenandoah counties may affect traffic during the week of August 11–15, 2025. Work is subject to change due to weather and material availability. Motorists should watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations and be alert to changes in traffic patterns and lane closures…
Virginia State Parks offer hands-on field trips for students of all ages
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia State Parks is encouraging educators to take their classrooms outdoors this school year, offering students opportunities to explore nature through a variety of interactive programs. With 43 parks across the state, Virginia’s park system provides settings for science, history and environmental lessons that align with Virginia Standards of Learning. Park rangers…
VDOT urges drivers to stay alert as students return to school
With more than a million students returning to classrooms across Virginia this month, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is reminding drivers to stay focused, especially around school buses and in school zones. Children travel to school in a variety of ways — walking, biking, riding buses, or being driven — and their smaller size…
VDOT urges drivers to stay alert as students return to school
With more than a million students returning to classrooms across Virginia this month, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is reminding drivers to stay focused, especially around school buses and in school zones. Children travel to school in a variety of ways — walking, biking, riding buses, or being driven — and their smaller size…
Rockingham woman killed in bicycle crash; driver charged with reckless driving
Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday evening, August 3, 2025, on Oakwood Drive in Rockingham County. At approximately 7:30 p.m., 20-year-old Marilyn A. Good of Rockingham, Va., was riding her bicycle eastbound on Oakwood Drive when she was struck from behind by a 2013 Kia Soul, also traveling eastbound. Good…
