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    Oct 10, 2012 |Story| AP Broadcast

  1. Nearly 70 percent of Virginia schools meet new education benchmarks

    Virginia education officials say 68 percent of the state's public schools met new annual benchmarks in reading, mathematics and graduation.
    Virginia education officials say 68 percent of the state's public schools met new annual benchmarks in reading, mathematics and graduation. The state Department of Education on Wednesday released results of the objectives aimed at reducing proficiency...

    Tags: Students, Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Augusta County, Chesapeake (Chesapeake, Virginia), Montgomery County (Virginia)

    2. Aug 28, 2011 |Story| Daily American

  2. Flood worries and some relief in Irene's wake

    Stripped of hurricane rank, Tropical Storm Irene spent the last of its fury Sunday, leaving treacherous flooding and millions without power — but an unfazed New York and relief that it was nothing like the nightmare authorities feared.
    Associated Press
    Stripped of hurricane rank, Tropical Storm Irene spent the last of its fury Sunday, leaving treacherous flooding and millions without power — but an unfazed New York and relief that it was nothing like the nightmare authorities feared. Slowly,...

    Tags: Regional Authority, North Carolina, Weather, New Jersey, Massachusetts

    3. Sep 23, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. Governor announces conservation grant for Roanoke River Greenway in Salem

         The City of Salem is receiving a grant from the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation to acquire nine acres to complete the Roanoke River Greenway project between Rotary Park and the city line.  Another grant was awarded to the city for the trail construction.
         The City of Salem is receiving a grant from the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation to acquire nine acres to complete the Roanoke River Greenway project between Rotary Park and the city line.  Another grant was awarded to the city for the trail...

    Tags: Regional Authority, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Wars and Interventions, Caroline County (Virginia), Environmental Issues

    4. Sep 29, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. Ninety-six percent of Virginia schools reach full accreditation

    Ninety-six percent of Virginia's public schools are fully accredited for the 2011-12 school year. 
    Ninety-six percent of Virginia's public schools are fully accredited for the 2011-12 school year.  The Virginia Department of Education made the announcement Thursday.  The accreditation is based on performance of students on Standards of Learning and...

    Tags: Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Students, Augusta County, Buchanan County, Rockbridge County

    5. Nov 7, 2011 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  5. Rosemary Trible launches nonprofit group to help abused

    Rosemary Trible, author of the 2010 book, "Fear to Freedom," which details sexual abuse earlier in her life, has launched a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping others who suffer a similar situation.
    Rosemary Trible, author of the 2010 book, "Fear to Freedom," which details sexual abuse earlier in her life, has launched a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping others who suffer a similar situation. The organization, called Fear 2 Freedom,...

    Tags: Students, Health, Hospitals and Clinics, Talk Shows (genre), Television

    6. Mar 2, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. Millions of dollars headed to local school systems to help with construction projects

    Millions of dollars are headed to local school systems to help with new construction, renovations and expansion projects. 
    Millions of dollars are headed to local school systems to help with new construction, renovations and expansion projects.  The Virginia Department of Education announced Wednesday the allocation of $229,551,000 in Qualified School Construction Bonds. ...

    Tags: Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Augusta County, Montgomery County (Virginia), Rockbridge County, Carroll County (Virginia)

    7. Sep 29, 2010 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  7. Second Arrest Made In Fatal Seton Hall Shooting

    A second suspect is in police custody in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred at an off-campus party near Seton Hall last weekend.
    wpix.com
    A second suspect is in police custody in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred at an off-campus party near Seton Hall last weekend. Marcus Bascus, 19, of East Orange, was taken into custody in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Wednesday. Authorities have...

    Tags: Trials, Health, Justice System, Judges, WPIX

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