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Virginia sees record number of students earn bachelor’s degrees
Recent data provided by the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia shows a record number of students earning bachelor’s degrees in 2016-2017, and Virginia is up 2 percent in public college enrollment over Fall 2016. With this analysis, Virginia remains on...
Virginia sees record number of students earn bachelor’s degrees
Recent data provided by the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia shows a record number of students earning bachelor’s degrees in 2016-2017, and Virginia is up 2 percent in public college enrollment over Fall 2016. With this analysis, Virginia remains on...
Proposed Health Care Center to Add to Courthouse Offerings
Stafford, VA – Stafford County’s Board of Supervisors approved a proffer amendment and conditional use permit this week that could potentially add a much-needed outpatient health care facility to the courthouse area revitalization efforts at no cost to the County. The...
Grant would provide cybersecurity training
A new grant program from Go Virginia looks to create jobs by fostering regional collaborations in business, education, and government. The University of Mary Washington and the Rappahannock Community College are partnering with two area localities, the Fredericksburg...
Unemployment rises in November
Although Virginia’s unemployment rate rose in November to 3.7 percent, a one-tenth of a percentage increase, during the 12-month period ending in November, Virginia gained 33,700 jobs, with the biggest gains occurring in Northern Virginia (14,000) and the Richmond...
Eats: Homey and hearty, Mason-Dixon Cafe hits the spot in Stafford
Mason Dixon Café in Stafford County serves great food and great reviews. Read more >>
Average 30-year mortgage rates slip to 3.95 percent
Recently, the long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell, making it slightly more affordable to borrow for a home. Read more>>
The gift that keeps on giving – nonprofits in Virginia
Virginia employs more than 250,000 people in non-profit businesses, a larger number than the population of our capital city. Read more>>