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Earl Ray Tomblin: Let's celebrate diversity in Mountain State
As we prepare for our state’s 150th birthday and reflect upon our history, we have many wonderful people for whom to be thankful — people who have worked together to make West Virginia what it is today. Our state was built by people of all...Tags: Black History, Earl Ray Tomblin, African-American History Month
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1862 turned out to be a big year for Washington County
The year 1862 turned out to be a big year for Washington County and the United States. On Sept. 17, 1862 — 150 years ago — two armies collided outside the sleepy little town of Sharpsburg along the banks of Antietam Creek. That day would...
Tags: College Park (Prince George's, Maryland), Financial Aid, Agriculture, Politics, The Pennsylvania State University
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George Washington Carver contributed greatly to agricultural science in America
Most people know that February is Black History Month. Many have heard of many famous and important contributors to the advancement of this great nation, such as Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Thurgood Marshall and many others....Tags: University of Maryland, College Park, Arts and Culture, Black History, Thurgood Marshall, Frederick Douglass
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Mark Guandolo, Twan Russell among OBIEs honorees
Last December, Mark Guandolo helped Cypress Bay make history. The veteran football coach led the Lightning football team to its first state championship berth, and in the process became the first coach in Florida to lead three separate schools to a state...Tags: Orange Bowl, National Football League, Washington Redskins, Broward County, Boca Raton
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Back Story: Arts patron revives outdoor festival in Druid Hill
Barbara Shapiro's love affair with Druid Hill Park dates to her childhood, when she passed through it daily on the way from her Ashburton home to old School 49 on Cathedral Street. And even when construction of Druid Park Lake Drive in the 1940s and...
Tags: Jones Falls Expressway, Druid Hill, Arts and Culture, Artists, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
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Thursday's local college roundup: CNU, Hampton earn key softball victories; Tyler saves day for Hokies
Daily PressSoftball: NCAA Division III: Christopher Newport sophomore Sabrina Hill hit a two-run home run and drove in five runs to lead the Captains past Roanoke 8-0 in five innings in an NCAA Division III regional first-round game in Salem. CNU (33-11)...Tags: Savannah State University, College Sports, College Baseball, James Madison Dukes, Virginia Tech Hokies
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Sports TV and radio: Thursday's 5/9 log (updated Thursday AM with SEC softball pairings)
8 a.m. Tennis: Madrid Open.--Tennis Ch. 9 a.m. Football: Nov. 1996: James Madison of Vienna vs. Hampton.--LSC 48 11 a.m. Softball: ACC quarterfinals: Maryland vs. Virginia Tech, then N.C. State vs. Virginia.--CSN 11 a.m. Softball: SEC...
Tags: LSU Tigers, College Sports, Virginia Tech Hokies, Softball, National Hockey League
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FSU football signee Matthew Thomas reportedly eager to ditch Seminoles
TALLAHASSEE — Florida State may be down a recently signed linebacker before the five-star recruit even steps foot on campus. Matthew Thomas, the prized top signee in the Seminoles' top 10-ranked 2013 signing class, reportedly wants a release...
Tags: Florida State Seminoles, The Miami Herald
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Ruth M. Land, educator
Ruth M. Land, a retired Baltimore public schools guidance counselor, died April 26 of complications from dementia at Union Memorial Hospital. She was 93. The daughter of farmers, Ruth Margaret Williams was born and raised in Ocala, Fla. After...Tags: Hampton University, Hospitals and Clinics, Druid Hill, Union Memorial Hospital, West Virginia State University
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Sports TV and radio: Monday's 5/6 log (updated Sunday AM)
7 a.m. Tennis: Men’s Madrid Open early rounds.--Tennis Ch. 10 a.m. Football: Dec. 2011: North Stafford vs. Phoebus.--LSC 48 1 p.m. Basketball: March 1995: Midlothian girls vs. Hampton.-- LSC 48 2:30 p.m. Basketball: March 1993: Bethel...
Tags: NBC (tv network), Verizon Communications, Dwyane Wade, National Hockey League, National Basketball Association
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Latest Track and Field Class 2A State Championship results (April 27)
Class 2A State Championships Boys team scores 1. Lakewood 67; 2. Washignton 66; 3. American Heritage 52; Bishop Kenny 29; 5. Bolles 27; 29. Glades Central 9. Individual results 3,200 relay — 1. Lake Nona 8:00.40; 110 hurdles — 1....Tags: Track and Field, High School Sports
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Class 2A state track: Jones' Wilkenson Myrtil wins 100-meter dash
JACKSONVILLE — Jones' Wilkenson Myrtil couldn't help but smile as he crossed the finish line in the 100 meters Saturday night in the Class 2A state track and field meet at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. Breaking out of the...
Tags: Track and Field, High School Sports, Awards and Prizes
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Apr 27, 2013
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