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Center for Excellence in Education Celebrates 35 Years of STEM Advancements 0
- Education, Military
- December 15, 2018
Joann DiGennaro was warned, but she didn’t listen. DiGennaro was attending a social function with her husband, a former Navy officer. Standing alone in the corner – “like a bump on a pickle,” DiGennaro said – was Admiral Hyman G. Rickover. Known as the “Father of the Nuclear Navy,” Rickover was also know for having
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Loudoun Eagle Scout Follows Family Tradition of Service, Leadership 1
- Education, Health, Military
- December 15, 2018
Before he died, Craig Matter asked his son to promise he would finish the Boy Scouts program through to the end. That son, John Matter, kept that promise and went on to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. In addition, the 2018 Stone Bridge High School graduate went above and beyond, being named Virginia’s winner
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‘Start Quest’ Shows Scheduled Dec. 27 at Franklin Park Planetarium 1
- Arts and Entertainment, Education, Parks and Recreation
- December 14, 2018
Explore space and take a trip to the moon during three presentations of “Start Quest” Dec. 27 in the inflatable planetarium in the Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center in Purcellville. The presentation will explore the wonder of space, visit galaxies, simulate a launch to the moon and help identify constellations. Showtimes last between
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Marching Raiders Cap Dominant Season With US Bands National Title 1
- Arts and Entertainment, Education
- December 13, 2018
“The people with the trees are here.” That comment wasn’t necessarily meant as a compliment, but it did testify to the success, prevalence and sheer tour de force of the 2018 Loudoun County High School Marching Raiders. The band earned top scores in every competition it entered – including three in one day on one
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Canterlopes 4-H Horse Club Wins Awards at State Competitions 1
- Education, Sports
- December 13, 2018
The Canterlopes 4-H Horse Club had individual and team success at the annual State Fair Drill Team Competition. The club had 10 members compete in the competition. They won the High Point Team trophy, which is now on display at the Virginia Cooperative Extension office in Leesburg. The club also also sent 14 members to
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Winter Weather Advisory in effect for All of Loudoun County Thursday 0
- Education, Transportation, Weather
- November 14, 2018
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Thursday (Nov. 15) for Northern Virginia and the entire Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Precipitation is in the forecast for all of Loudoun County from about 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday (Nov. 15). What form that precipitation takes could vary greatly, depending on where you are.
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