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Virginia Department of Aviation Receives ISO Certification

By Staff Reports on 15 March 2010

DOAV is first state aviation agency to receive ISO 9001:2008 certification.

Posted in Business, Regional | Tagged Virginia Department of Aviation | Leave a response

Protect Yourself from Possible 2010 Census Scams

By Staff Reports on 11 March 2010

Virginia State Police provide tips on how to protect yourself against census scams.

Posted in Regional | Tagged 2010 census, Virginia State Police | Leave a response

New Opportunities for Teachers at Appomattox Court House NHP

By Staff Reports on 9 March 2010

Materials include workshops, new on-line material and field trips.

Posted in Regional, School News | Tagged Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Continuing Education Credit | Leave a response

World Uranium Mining Experts Featured at Richmond Forum

By Staff Reports on 8 March 2010

Focus is human, environmental and economic impacts of uranium mining.

Posted in Environment, Health, Local Environment, Regional Environment | Tagged Richmond Center Stage, uranium mining | Leave a response

Tornado Preparedness Day in March

By Staff Reports on 2 March 2010

Tornado drills are not just for schoolchildren.

Posted in News, Regional Environment | Tagged Bob McDonnell, Tornado Preparedness Day | Leave a response

Virtual School Programs get Governor’s Approval

By Staff Reports on 19 February 2010

“Virtual schools are a great option in our public schools.”

Posted in Bob McDonnell, Regional, School News | Tagged Bob McDonnell, The Opportunity to Learn, Virginia Virtual Academy | Leave a response

2010 Outstanding Faculty Award Recipients

By Staff Reports on 19 February 2010

Awarding excellence in teaching, research and public service.

Posted in Regional, School News | Tagged Bob McDonnell, Outstanding Faculty Award | Leave a response

Alleghany Highlands to Receive Broadband

By Staff Reports on 12 February 2010

House Committee clears hurdle for broadband stimulus project.

Posted in Business, Hot Stuff, Regional | Tagged Alleghany Highlands, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, broadband, NTELOS | Leave a response

USDA Prohibits Importation of Several Palm Tree Species

By Staff Reports on 11 February 2010

Effort to block non-native insects and diseases.

Posted in Environment, National Environment, Regional Environment | Tagged Plant Health Inspection Service, The Nature Conservancy, United States Department of Agriculture | Leave a response

Virginia Youth named as Honoree Volunteers

By Staff Reports on 10 February 2010

Samantha Halle of Richmond awarded Prudential Spirit of Community Award.

Posted in Regional | Tagged National Association of Secondary School Principals, Prudential Financial, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards | Leave a response

Virginia May Face Catastrophic Transportation Issues

By Staff Reports on 27 January 2010

Former transportation commissioner advocates strategic planning.

Posted in Regional, Travel | Tagged Ray D. Pethtel, University of Virginia | Leave a response

Onancock Elks to Start Fresh Produce Project

By Staff Reports on 25 January 2010

Fresh Produce Project will be funded by an Impact Grant.

Posted in Regional | Tagged Elks National Foundation, Fresh Produce Project | Leave a response

Haitian Earthquake Relief Fraud Alert

By Staff Reports on 13 January 2010

Apply a critical eye to appeals for Haitian relief.

Posted in Regional | Tagged FBI, Haiti | Leave a response