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Scores drop on SOL math tests across the region, state
As expected, the number of students passing Standards of Learning math exams plummeted this year, according to results released by the state Tuesday. State and local officials predicted the plunge as students took more difficult SOL math exams this...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Social Sciences, Surry (Surry, Virginia), York (York, Pennsylvania), Hampton (Hampton, Virginia)
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Local budgets driven by rising costs, lagging revenues
After dealing with spending cuts, rising costs and tax increases, local governments are moving into the start of another fiscal year as the economy continues to recover at a sluggish pace and real estate assessments decline. City and county budgets for...Tags: Government Debt, Layoffs and Downsizing, Teachers, Economy, Business and Finance, Employment Opportunities
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Hampton Roads reacts to Supreme Court's decision to uphold health-care law
Here are local reactions to today's U.S. Supreme Court5-4 ruling upholding President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act. Congressman Rob Wittman, R-Westmoreland, said he "will continue to support limiting the federal government's reach." "As this law...
Tags: Bill Bolling, Economy, Business and Finance, Health Insurance Cost, Health Insurance, Companies and Corporations
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Toby's Dream grants wishes to children in Hampton Roads
"Whatever their dream is, we try to make it happen," says Joan Steele, executive director of the 2-year-old nonprofit Toby's Dream Foundation. The wish-granting foundation has already fulfilled dreams for 70 children with chronic medical conditions and...Tags: Taylor Swift, Lymphatic System, Symptoms, Blackbeard Pirate Festival, Health
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Got plant problems? Williamsburg/JCC master gardeners eager to help you solve them
If you've got plant problems, master gardeners in Williamsburg and James City County are there to help you. They are holding Diagnostic Clinics every Monday and Wednesday morning from 8:30 a.m.-noon now through June 27.The public is invited to bring in...
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Williamsburg Botanical Garden: Its educational programs enhance community life
The Williamsburg Botanical Garden's mission is to enhance the life of residents and visitors by promoting beautiful gardens and enjoyment of plants through year round educational and recreational programs. www.williamsburgbotanicalgarden.org. The...
Tags: World Bank Group, York (York, Pennsylvania), York County (Virginia), Plant Openings
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Living Here: Performing arts
Dance American Youth Ballet Company. The performing arm of the Eastern Virginia School for the Performing Arts. Village Shops, 1915 Pocahontas Trail, James City County. 757-229-8535. http://www.capafund.org and http://www.evspa.org. Hampton Roads...Tags: Broadway Theater, Artists, Theater, York (York, Pennsylvania), Contemporary Music (genre)
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Living Here: Shopping
City Center at Oyster Point. 701 Town Center Drive in Newport News. 230,000 square feet of retail shops and restaurants. Host to a weekly farmers' market during the summer months. Development began in 2000. Major stores: Animare Salon & Spa, Ann Taylor...
Tags: BJ's Wholesale Club Inc., Men's Wearhouse Inc., Macy's, J. Crew, Burlington Coat Factory
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Living Here: History museums and sites
Museums and sites can help you track the story of our region. From the earliest settlers to the space explorers, Hampton Roads museums tell a continuous story of the importance of our region. History museums 1. Air Power Park. Vintage military jets,...Tags: Edgar Allan Poe, Jefferson Davis, Government, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Yorktown (York, Virginia)
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Living Here: Driving, navigating the region
Looking to navigate the region? Here are some tips and tricks on being street smart in Hampton Roads. Summer backups Traffic backups are common during the summer on eastbound Interstate 64 at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. If you're heading to the...Tags: AAA, Virginia Department of Transportation, Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, Hampton Roads Transit, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia)
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Living Here: Military installations
Newcomers will see it right away: Hampton Roads and theU.S. military go hand in hand. Every branch of the service is represented in this corner of southeastern Virginia: Start with the world's largest naval base and the only East Coast home for the...
Tags: U.S. Army, York (York, Pennsylvania), Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Langley Air Force Base, Health
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Something bugging you? Williamsburg area master gardener Diagnostic Clinics will help
James City County Williamsburg Master Gardeners, Virginia Cooperative Extension Volunteers, are holding plant pest, insect and disease Diagnostic Clinics. The public is invited to bring in samples of plant problems to be diagnosed free of charge. Bring...
Tags: Health, Memorial Day, Hospitals and Clinics, Toano
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