Deaths in Shenandoah National Park suspected homicide
Two women, Julianne Williams and Lollie Winans, were found dead near Skyland Lodge in Shenandoah National Park in a suspected homicide. Autopsies pending. officials released few details. The victims, both former Woodswomen interns from Minnesota and Maine, were experienced outdoorswomen on a personal trip.
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Park deaths suspected homicides identified victims
Authorities say evidence at the scene of park deaths led to the assumption they were homicides. The victims were identified as Julianne Williams, 24, of St. Cloud, Minnesota, and Lollie Winans, 26, of Unity. The bodies have been sent for autopsies. Park officials will prepare a safety tips packet for back-country users.
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High Court Upholds Late Fees Across State Lines
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that banks can charge late payment fees to credit card customers even if residents live in states that ban such fees. The decision, in a California case involving Citibank and Barbara Smiley of Los Angeles, hinges on federal banking law defining late charges as interest. The ruling could affect hundreds of millions in fees and drew sharp criticism from consumer advocates.
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Bright Picture Hopes Remain High for Spotswood Softball
Spotswood High School softball fans see optimism as the season looms with strong returning players and a confident outlook. Page 15.
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Judge Refuses TO Lift Ban on Student Reading Rush Limbaugh Book
U S District Judge James Turk denied a bid by Jason Gardner's father for a preliminary injunction to allow the fourth grader at Montvale Elementary to read Rush Limbaugh's The Way Things Ought To Be in class. The judge noted only four days remained in the school year and the confiscation occurred during an independent reading period on May 16.
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Education Council Seeks Tuition Freeze for Virginians
The State Council of Higher Education urged no tuition rise for Virginia undergraduates while proposing higher charges for some law students. UVA would boost first year law tuition by 16.9 percent and William and Mary by 9.8 percent, amid a broader freeze not covering grads or nonresident charges. Room, board and various fees rise about 2 percent. nonresident undergraduates would see overall bills increase from 14155 to 14471 dollars.
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BRCC Again Proposes Expansion Plan Rejected
BRCC sought to extend programs to Harrisonburg with an admin office and six classrooms at For Clinch Valley College Virginia State University and Norfolk State University. SCHEV voted 4 to 2 against citing cost implications and concerns about expansion by a single community college. BRCC plans to resubmit a stronger proposal, while tuition remains unchanged.
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