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VMI report released; calls school ‘traditionally run by white men, for white men’
Investigative team says school actively took steps to "prevent" negative information in report
A long-awaited state report on an alleged culture of racism at Virginia Military Institute was released Tuesday afternoon, concluding that “VMI has … traditionally been run by white men, for
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VMI names Wins new superintendent
Cedric T. Wins has served as interim superintendent since November 2020
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Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins was named Virginia Military Institute’s new superintendent by the VMI Board of Visitors on Thursday. Wins, who has served as interim superintendent
VMI alums and cadets report racial slurs used on ‘regular basis’
Preliminary report sent to State Council of Higher Education for Va.
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In an interim report, investigators looking into reported racist incidents at Virginia Military Institute say some alumni and current cadets have reported hearing racial slurs “on a regular basis” at
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Interim VMI superintendent named
Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins is a 1985 VMI grad; VMI is currently subject of state racism probe
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As an independent investigation into allegations of racism at Virginia Military Institute moves forward, the state-supported military college announced a new interim superintendent on Friday. Following a vote by the
SW Va. sees COVID increase; governor urges caution
State will add $30M to Rebuild VA fund
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Although Virginia’s overall COVID-19 infection rate is much lower than other states that are currently experiencing spikes, the number of new cases in Southwest Virginia has been steadily increasing over
VMI superintendent resigns amid racism probe
Retired U.S. Army Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III resigns after 17 years
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Following Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s announcement of a probe into allegations of racism at Virginia Military Institute, the school’s superintendent, retired U.S. Army Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III, has resigned.
Carilion completes purchase of Stonewall Jackson Hospital for $10.9M
To be renamed Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital
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Roanoke-based Carilion Clinic announced Friday it has completed the purchase of Lexington’s Stonewall Jackson Hospital from the SJH Community Health Foundation. This was the final 20% — valued at $10.9
Denver real estate company buys Lexington apartment building for $12.2M
Lexington House is a section 8 affordable housing community.
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Denver-based real estate company Steele Properties LLC has acquired a three-story, 78-unit apartment building in Lexington for $12.2 million. It plans to begin renovating the complex in May, Steele Properties