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Franklin County High School senior eager to teach farming to next generation
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (169+ words) The Franklin Couty High School Choir performs "The Parting Glass" by the Wailin' Jennys at the 75th Commencement Exercises on June 6, 2025, at Cy Dillon Stadium in Rocky Mount. Franklin County High School will hold its graduation ceremony Thursday at 7 p. m. at Cy…...
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library expands to Roanoke city and county
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (183+ words) Roanoke Times Javascript is required to use this website. Dolly Parton congratulates Radford University's May 2026 graduates Every child in Roanoke city and county will have the opportunity to get a free book every month from birth until age 5, thanks to…...
Virginia Tech to Vote on Formation of Hokie Ventures, LLC
2+ week, 3+ day ago (907+ words) Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors is on the verge of'shaking up the athletic department by turning over the department's business and revenue-generating operations to a new company. The board will consider a proposal during its upcoming meeting on June 1-2 to…...
Hollins University celebrates class of 2026 graduates
3+ week, 2+ day ago (160+ words) As Hollins University celebrated its class of 2026 graduates at the Berglund Center Sunday morning, their'joy, confidence and competence in the face of uncertainty and difficulty was at the forefront. News reporter, Roanoke County, Botetourt County and Salem beats Ny'Ree Holland…...
Franklin County program preparing students for careers faces cuts
4+ week, 2+ day ago (203+ words) Three years ago, Franklin County High School collaborated with Ferrum College to develop a new program to better prepare students as they leave the classroom and join the workforce. The joint venture provides high school students with on-the-job training by…...
School desks with pedals? Montgomery County students will bike as they learn
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (160+ words) ELLISTON " Mountain Valley Pipeline has awarded a $15, 000 grant to Eastern Montgomery Elementary School to purchase desk bikes, school officials announced Wednesday. Ethan Hunt (540) 381-1678 News reporter, New River Valley beat The board of supervisors voted 3-2 to provide the schools with an…...
How grads can score freebies, deals at Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings and more
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (96+ words) The calendar has flipped from April to May, which means graduation season is approaching for many high schools and colleges across the country. Taco Bell's success amid rising food costs. It's true, work does beget work, according to a survey…...
3 degrees in 4 years: Ferrum grad makes the most of her time in college
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (111+ words) Ferrum College will hold its 110th commencement ceremony this Saturday with 127 undergraduate and 17 graduate students crossing the stage in the Hart International Plaza. Jason Dunovant (540) 981-3324 When: 9 a. m. Saturday Where: Hart International Plaza Rain Location: Swartz Gym and Classrooms (limit four tickets per…...
Michigan State University senior Olivia Murray, on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the MSU Career Services Network office where she works as a lead marketing and event intern. Murray had several internships during college but has struggled to find a full-time
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (173+ words) Roanoke Times Javascript is required to use this website. Michigan State University senior Olivia Murray, on April 11, 2024, at the MSU Career Services Network office, where she works as a lead marketing and event intern. Northside girls basketball coach Ryann Hubbard…...
Virginia Tech is increasing tuition this fall. Here's a breakdown.
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (121+ words) The price of a college education keeps rising, while minimum wage and the amount of hours in a day don't. Here's how many hours a week a student would have to work to cover their tuition and other fees. Penny…...