JMU Grad Mia Brabham Delivers Student Address
Mia Brabham, a 21 year old Virginia Beach native, spoke to about 3,900 graduates at Bridgeforth Stadium as JMU’s student speaker. She highlighted her university service with the SGA and UPG, referenced plans for a Europe trip, and a media job search in Los Angeles as she begins her next chapter.
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Training The Workforce By VIC BRADSHAW
Harrisonburg report on Blue Ridge Community College aligning courses to regional employer needs. BRCC president John Downey notes schools evolved to address local workforce shortages as graduates enter the job market.
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Man Sentenced For Child Abuse In Rockingham County
Eldon Knicely, 39, admitted molesting two children over a 20 year period and was sentenced by Judge Bruce Albertson to 60 years in prison with 40 years suspended, yielding an active 20 year term that exceeds guidelines. The judge noted the extensive abuse and Knicely apologized before sentencing.
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Trump and Ryan to Meet Amid GOP Rift
Washington AP reports prominent GOP leaders voiced dissent against Donald Trump after his primary win. Trump dismissed the clash, saying party leaders matter little next to voter support. He agreed to a meeting with House Speaker Paul Ryan next week to discuss the nominating contest.
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Canadian convoy evacuates wildfire zones near Fort McMurray
A convoy of at least 500 vehicles began moving evacuees from oil field camps north of Fort McMurray as Alberta fights a massive wildfire that has torched homes and disrupted a large share of oil output. Airlift resumed with 5 500 more evacuees planned to fly out Friday and 4 000 today.
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