Virginia private college tuition grants rally amid cuts
Virginia private college officials and students urge letters and meetings with lawmakers to defend the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant program. With a 25 percent funding cut and a $1.2 billion budget gap, advocates warn deeper reductions could stress aid for about 17 000 residents receiving $2 217 per undergraduate.
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Diplomacy Sought In Nuclear Crisis
Secretary of State Powell on Sunday urged a diplomatic path to the North Korean nuclear standoff while stressing no concessions while Pyongyang keeps its program. He said channels exist to communicate without immediate talks and noted US policy bars negotiations with Kim Jong Il's government. KCNA quoted Pyongyang calling for face to face dialogue.
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Airport Screening Toughens for Holiday Travelers
Holiday travelers returning after New Year face tougher airport screening. Checked bags may be searched for explosives, with methods varying by airport. Over 40 airports require carry-on holders to detour to ticket counters or kiosks for passes, prompting concerns from industry observers.
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First Night Harrisonburg clocks go on sale for charity
Eight eccentric timepieces are displayed in a storefront window at 103 S. Main St south of Oasis gallery for First Night Harrisonburg. Proceeds from a silent auction support the non profit organizers of the New Year’s Eve celebration in Court Square and downtown venues. bids run through 10 p.m. Tuesday with a $15 minimum on each clock. Judges and artists contributed to the downtown Countdown theme.
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Joan Strickler
VIP Scooters Born From Personal Experience In Park Place Plaza
Retired businessman Bob Early opened VIP Scooters in October after spotting a local need for a wider, affordable range of power-operated vehicles. The piece notes aging demographics, with more people over 50 and 55, and predicts retailers will tailor marketing and products for seniors as senior entrepreneurs rise. It highlights a shift toward age-focused services, larger print, wider aisles, and growing senior consumer markets in health, security, and travel.
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Philip Sturm
Bridgewater College
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New Year Brings Hundreds of New State Laws
The Associated Press notes a wave of new laws taking effect with the New Year. Provisions include higher minimum wages, expanded insurance for substance abuse treatment, donation limits for judges' campaigns, and anti theft or ignition interlock devices to prevent drunken driving. Gas taxes rise in Indiana and cigarette taxes rise in Kansas as states adjust budgets amid economic strain.
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Local United Way on Track Some Others Falling Short
In Virginia, United Way groups report mixed results as the economy slows fundraising. Culpeper’s Piedmont United Way cites about half of its goal due to plant closures and job losses, while Harrisonburg Rockingham’s campaign remains on track.
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