Community colleges stretch Virginia resources study finds strain
A Virginia study shows growing enrollments at community colleges are stretching state resources. Officials compare regional demand, funding gaps, and strategic responses across multiple campuses amid rising tuition pressure and workforce training needs.
Troops file more USERRA complaints after war service
The AP reports rising USERRA complaints from National Guard and Reserve members who returned from Iraq and Afghanistan. Some veterans face job losses, reduced benefits, or stalled promotions as employers cite budget cuts. One case notes Larry Gill, injured by a grenade, unable to continue police work in Thomasville Alabama.
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Gymnasts dream of Olympic gold in Athens
RINCETON local gymnasts follow the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens with aims to win Olympic gold. Kayla Wimmer, 9, vows to compete in all around and beam and bar events, noting she must improve balance and strength through hard training.
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Class of 2000 returns to school for graduate degrees
Four years after high school graduation alumni of Princeton Senior High School Class of 2000 plan to pursue further study. Kristie Gillespie now in dental school at West Virginia University finished undergrad in three years to graduate early. She is on a three week vacation before returning to school. Dustin Allen also graduates from PSHS in 2000.
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It's My Life Shattered by Charley in Port Charlotte
Gerard Campanella looked at the shelled bicycle shop and blown out windows as the 6 a.m. curfew lifted, unsure what comes next after Hurricane Charley left him with four-wheelers and scooters ruined and six employees displaced. The storm's wake shows Charlotte County waking to a long slog ahead with basic amenities scarce.
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