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From fishing and hiking to biking and camping, Augusta County has something for every outdoor enthusiast. The post In Augusta County, It’s All About the Outdoors appeared first on Visit Shenandoah Valley.

Featured photo: Adjunct instructor Christopher Milan’s land surveying class learns how to use equipment. (Photo by Emily Gill) By Emily Gill, Marketing & Communications Dept. Blue Ridge Community College emphasizes hands-on learning to prepare students

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White students comprised the largest ethnic group in Shenandoah County schools during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education. Of the 5,693 students attending Shenandoah County schools, 73.4% were white. Hispanic

Editor’s Note: This profile is the last of six stories about students and alumni leading up to LovEMU Giving Day, which is today. For more information about the day and how to donate, visit: love.emu.edu

With so many fun events, festivals, and things to do on the calendar, April is an exciting time of

Featured photo: Vision Henderson County cohorts through the years tour Blue Ridge Community College. (Photos by Rich Keen.) HENDERSON COUNTY, NC – Blue Ridge Community College and the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce are proud

Eastern Mennonite University is pleased to announce the appointment of Derek J. Kline as its new director of aviation. With over 13,800 total flight hours and extensive leadership experience in the aviation industry, Kline brings

Strengthening the connections between JMU and Harrisonburg will require a little more listening and maybe a little less noise (especially late at night), according to panelists at a special town-gown forum Monday.  Source

Shenandoah County hopes a $100,000 study is an early step toward welcoming new businesses and jobs. “We know that it takes time to develop property,” Jenna French, the county’s director of tourism and economic development, says. “We are planning for the future.” The county hired the Timmons Group to identify possible sites for business development. […]
The post Shenandoah County takes long view on economic development appeared first on Virginia Business.

Choose from more than 50 events to celebrate 98 years of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® in Winchester April 25 to May 4, 2025. The post 98 Years of Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® appeared first

Everywhere you look, spring is showing off, adding pops of color to the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains and the storied Shenandoah Valley. The post Worth the Drive: Spring Wildflowers & You-Pick Farms appeared first

Some things are “do not touch,” but these are not those. Get hands-on with history at these Shenandoah Valley historic sites. The post Hands-On Historic Sites appeared first on Visit Shenandoah Valley.

White students comprised the largest ethnic group in Frederick County schools during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education. Of the 13,338 students attending Frederick County schools, 64.1% were white. Hispanic

Join Harrisonburg Media Group as we support the Great Community Give on Wednesday, April 16th from 6:00am-8pm! Great Community Give is a sunrise to sunset event that promotes charitable giving to support nonprofit organizations in

Innovative skilled trades program brings training and jobs to communities impacted by natural disasters A Press Release of Blue Ridge Community College and the National Center for Construction Education and Research FLAT ROCK, N.C. –