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Sophomore student dies following on-campus medical emergency

Sophomore finance major and Beta Theta Pi fraternity brother Anthony Lemus-Argueta died following an on-campus medical emergency Monday afternoon, according to a campus-wide email sent by University President Jim Schmidt around 4:30 p.m. Lemus-Argueta’s death was initially announced in a campus-wide email sent Tuesday at 12:16 p.m. from Vice President...

Harrisonburg, VA · 14d
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High School On SI

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Virginia High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Oct. 25, 2026)

South Lakes debuts in the latest Virginia Top 25 football state rankings.

Virginia · 14d

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JMU Flea returns, feeding students love in thrifting and shopping sustainably

JMU Flea returned to campus Saturday Oct. 24, as 10 student and local vendors set up racks of vintage clothing, shoes and accessories on the Union Patio. Since fully transitioning to operating under the Office of Student Life, the flea market has been planned and hosted by Coordinator for Campus Programming Kathryn Manico. After graduating from JMU in December 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Manico has hosted recurring programs in the Union like Tea Time, Trivia and Crafternoon.

Harrisonburg, VA · 12d
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Broadway High School mascot Strut advances to Final Four in National Mascot Competition

BROADWAY, VA (Rocktown Now) — Broadway High School’s mascot, Strut, has earned a spot in the Final Four of The64, a nationwide high school mascot competition presented by The Mascot Shop and The64.com. After advancing through multiple rounds of voting against mascots from across the country, Strut is now just two victories away from claiming the national title.

Broadway, VA · 13d
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Buffalo Gap High School moves on to final round of T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights competition

AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — Buffalo Gap High School has been named the East Division Champion in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition and is now one step closer to a $1 million football-field upgrade. In total, more than 2.3 million votes poured in from communities across...

Augusta County, VA · 11d

WSET

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Football Friday Week 10: Get latest scores as playoff races tighten

Week 10 of the high school football season features critical matchups with the playoffs at stake. Check out the latest scores as teams look to secure their spot in the postseason. FRIDAY. Brookville 8 | Jefferson Forest 70. Heritage 0 | LCA 36. Lord Botetourt 14 | William Fleming 15.

Lynchburg, VA · 10d

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Virginia Department of Education launching independent review of ACPS

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Virginia Department of Education will be initiating an independent review of Albemarle County Public Schools’ “policies, practice and culture,” according to a letter sent Tuesday to the School Board and Acting Superintendent Dr. Chandra Hayes by Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Jenna Conway, a copy of which was obtained by Cville Right Now.

Albemarle County, VA · 13d

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Virginia education leaders move forward on K-12 funding proposals

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Monday, members of the Elementary and Secondary Education Funding subcommittee approved a plan to bring on a consultant to examine a new school funding formula. This proposal sets a timeline of 24 months to update the state’s funding for public education, the current formula has been in place for 52 years. […]

Virginia · 12d

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Charlie Obaugh Auto Group Student Athlete of the Week: Trey Guzy

LURAY, Va. (WHSV) - For Luray senior Trey Guzy, success goes beyond Friday nights. The linebacker maintains a 4.42 GPA, serves as president of the school’s National Honor Society and gives back to his community while preparing for a future in engineering and law. “Since he came in as...

Luray, VA · 12d

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Farm to School program uplifts Virginia’s farmers

Farms across the state coordinated with Virginia’s Department of Education this month to provide fresh lunches to students and organize educational events about nutrition. October is National Farm to School Month, which encourages communities to take initiative by linking local farms to students at school. Not only does this...

Virginia · 12d

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Virginia could need $4.5 billion a year to make child care affordable, state says

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Department of Education says making child care affordable in the state could cost as much as $4.5 billion a year once a plan is fully phased in over the next decade. Many Virginia families still need child care and the demand for affordable, quality...

Virginia · 12d

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Rockingham County School Board approves bid recommendation for food service equipment at McGaheysville Elementary School

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Rockingham County School Board approved the bid recommendation for food service equipment at McGaheysville Elementary School to the low bidder during last night’s meeting. Director of Food and Nutrition Services Jennifer Williams said that the bid was properly specified and advertised...

Rockingham County, VA · 14d

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James Madison University breaks ground on new Health and Behavioral Studies Building

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — James Madison University hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today, October 26, 2026, for the new Health and Behavioral Studies Building. The groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of construction of a new six-story building adjacent to the existing Health and Behavioral Studies building. Virginia Secretary of...

Harrisonburg, VA · 14d

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SWVA leaders discuss AI in classrooms at symposium

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a growing role in education, and leaders in Southwest Virginia are exploring how it could shape student learning. Students, teachers and education leaders attended a symposium at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center on Wednesday to learn about AI and how it can strengthen human […]

Washington County, VA · 12d

The News-Gazette

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FD Runs Past ‘Cats, 56-14

FD Runs Past ‘Cats, 56-14 Indians Snap Skid While RC Loses 19th Straight. In its final home game of the season, the Rockbridge County High School football team suffered a 56-14 loss to Shenandoah District rival Fort Defiance on Friday night at Prasnicki-Ross Field at Veterans Stadium in Lexington.

Lexington, VA · 13d

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Virginia lawmakers approve plan to advance new K-12 school funding formula

This story was reported and written by our media partner the Virginia Mercury. A state legislative subcommittee on Monday approved a plan to hire an expert to study a new school funding formula for Virginia, with up to 24 months to complete the work. The decision continues lawmakers’ work to...

Virginia · 13d

WHSV

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Broadway mascot reaches Final Four of national mascot contest

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Broadway High School’s mascot, Strut, has advanced to the Final Four of The64, a nationwide high school mascot competition presented by The Mascot Shop and The64.com. Strut advanced through multiple rounds of public voting against mascots from across the country and is now two...

Rockingham County, VA · 13d

13News Now

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Virginia considers changes to school funding formula

Virginia · 12d