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Out of the Attic: The 1946 coal miners strike, led by an Alexandria resident
1+ week, 4+ day ago (441+ words) The strike ended on May 29, 1946, with the signing of the Krug-Lewis Agreement, which guaranteed union miners a wage increase, vacation pay, a shorter five-day workweek and new safety regulations. The Krug-Lewis agreement also established mining’s first medical, hospital and retirement…...
Lynchburg schools battle chronic absenteeism with new division-wide plan
2+ week, 6+ day ago (372+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg City Schools is launching a division-wide initiative to reduce chronic absenteeism after last year’s numbers — particularly among high school students — raised serious concerns among district leaders. According to the district, 26.16% of students were chronically absent during the…...
In the dark again: Military families face repeated power outages at Norfolk military housing
3+ week, 3+ day ago (46+ words) Residents report outages lasting anywhere from a few hours to more than half a day. Questions circulate regarding Naval Station Norfolk's electrical grid. Residents report outages lasting anywhere from a few hours to more than half a day. Questions circulate…...
Woman found fatally stabbed near Great Falls
3+ week, 6+ day ago (167+ words) August 17, 2026, 1:13 PM A woman who had apparently been stabbed to death was found in the area of Great Falls, Virginia, Monday morning, Fairfax County police said. A community member out for a morning run noticed the woman lying outside her…...