As U.S. falls behind other nations in math and science, some call for restructuring of outdated education system

Jo Ann Davis, of Va., was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago

Jo Ann Davis, of Va., was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago

President Bush signaled a willingness Saturday to spend more than what he had recommended for a popular children’s health program, but provided no specifics on how much higher he would go.

President Bush signaled a willingness Saturday to spend more than what he had recommended for a popular children’s health program, but provided no specifics on how much higher he would go.

Compact British styling holds special allure for some

Compact British styling holds special allure for some

Rutherford Institute to appeal conviction on constitutional grounds

Rutherford Institute to appeal conviction on constitutional grounds

A push to bring a women’s shelter to Waynesboro continues to grind on despite neighborhood opposition and two rejections already handed down by the city.

A push to bring a women’s shelter to Waynesboro continues to grind on despite neighborhood opposition and two rejections already handed down by the city.

Democrat David Cox shoots for state senate seat

Democrat David Cox shoots for state senate seat

A $126 million effort to attract world-class scientists to the University of Virginia hasn’t panned out, and school officials are considering expanding resources as a better way to enhance U.Va.‘s reputation.

A $126 million effort to attract world-class scientists to the University of Virginia hasn’t panned out, and school officials are considering expanding resources as a better way to enhance U.Va.‘s reputation.

American chestnut trees were once abundant, scattered throughout the East Coast and Virginia, where settlers and Native Americans used them for more than just a fireside snack.

American chestnut trees were once abundant, scattered throughout the East Coast and Virginia, where settlers and Native Americans used them for more than just a fireside snack.

STUARTS DRAFT - Facilities were on the minds of school board members Thursday as they toured the newly renovated Stuarts Draft High School.

STUARTS DRAFT - Facilities were on the minds of school board members Thursday as they toured the newly renovated Stuarts Draft High School.

8-year-old Mexican grocery fulfilled community need

8-year-old Mexican grocery fulfilled community need

RICHMOND- A high school art teacher fired after officials learned he moonlighted by creating paintings using his bare buttocks and other body parts sued his former employers on Thursday.

RICHMOND- A high school art teacher fired after officials learned he moonlighted by creating paintings using his bare buttocks and other body parts sued his former employers on Thursday.

House of Delegates candidate shifts position in support of thinning truck traffic on road

House of Delegates candidate shifts position in support of thinning truck traffic on road

Augusta County public school enrollment this year has topped 11,000, a figure Superintendent Gary McQuain said is comfortable and allows the district to maintain the desired 20:1 student-to-teacher ratio in most cases.

Augusta County public school enrollment this year has topped 11,000, a figure Superintendent Gary McQuain said is comfortable and allows the district to maintain the desired 20:1 student-to-teacher ratio in most cases.

Fifth person killed in just over a month heightens community outcry over dangerous conditions

Fifth person killed in just over a month heightens community outcry over dangerous conditions

Mary Baldwin students collect apples, beautify downtown