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In the aftermath of this newspaper's Oct. 15 story on dirty dancing at Clover Hill High School, principals at all high schools are being told to enforce rules for "acceptable behavior" at their dances. "There was more vigilant enforcement" at homecoming dances at James River, L.C. Bird and Meadowbrook high schools on Oct. More ... Whether you peer into your backyard, cruise the roadways or stroll through county parks, signs of fall are appearing. The landscape is transforming from a verdant canopy to a spectrum of colors. Sweetgum trees color the forests with scarlet and orange, sometimes yellow and even purple. Winged sumac adds a rich crimson, and tulip poplar provides a soft yellow. More ... The Clover Hill High School Athletic Hall of Fame is looking for nominations for its sixth induction class. The induction will take place at a dinner on Feb.7, 2009, at Bishop Ireton Lodge. The cost will be $25. Those nominated must have been out of high school for at least 10 years. More ... A nugget of history begs to be discovered that's as desirable as the gold hidden in mines. One doesn't have to be a world traveler to find it. Nestled in a secluded glen in the heart of Ettrick, there lies a legacy of our early nation's struggles and the soldiers who stood and fought in the midst of it all. More ... By the end of yesterday I was exhausted. When I got out of bed I looked at the temperature to decide whether to dress for a high of 65 degrees or the morning low of 38. So I layered and shed throughout the day. More ... Patrons will find more space, added seating and workspace and additional publicaccess computers with Internet access at the new Meadowdale Library, located at 4301 Meadowdale Blvd. It will open on Monday and be dedicated on Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. More ... It's fourth down with eight yards to go, and the ball is on the 20-yard line. Under the lights, Manchester High School Coach Tom Hall ponders his options. He elects to take the safe route, hoping to put three points up on the board by sending in kicker Jake Salmons. More ... Several of Manchester High School's varsity football players circle Thomas Allen as he hugs the floor, trying to gather enough strength to lift his body for another pushup. More ... Teens might know the latest news on Britney Spears' meltdown or the new version of the iPod, but do they know what's going on in the world today? Now, thanks to a new elective class, they just might. International affairs is a new class at Manchester High School, adding to a long list of electives like art, yearbook or fashion marketing. More ... "Into the Woods" is not just the same song and routine for this year's Titan Players, Cosby High School's student theater group. It's more of an opportunity to expand their creative and acting abilities, while leaving the audience in stitches. More ... No matter what school they attend, many students always seem to have an excuse as to why their grades aren't as good as they could be. Perhaps their evening was too busy to cram in finishing all that homework, or their test score is low because they didn't have a way to stay after school for tutoring. More ... |
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