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Virginia Beach council keeps lifeguarding company on duty

Tom Gill, deputy chief, Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service, center, answers questions from Virginia Beach City Council as Bruce Edwards, chief of the city of Virginia Beach’s Department of Emergency Services, right, listens during a city council meeting on Tuesday, Jan.

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iNACOL Webinar to Focus on Digital Learning Now Roadmap for Online Learning Policy

VIENNA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) will begin its 2012 Leadership Webinar Series with an overview and update from Digital Learning Now on efforts to implement state-level online learning policy changes, including a dialogue on approaches for improving student access, quality, equity and more. The webinar, “Next Steps for Digital Learning Now,” will focus on the continued work of the Digital Learning Council on the reform needed in order

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BRIEF: Ex-official to return as Norfolk’s assistant city manager

NORFOLK , Jan 02, 2012 — Ron Williams Jr. has been hired as an assistant city manager, according to an email sent to City Council members.

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BRIEF: Ex-official to return as Norfolk’s assistant city manager

PSC Members Give Back with Help from JAMIS Software Corporation

ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Professional Services Council and JAMIS Software Corporation collected 145 pounds of food for the Arlington Food Assistance Center during PSC’s annual membership meeting on Dec. 15.

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PSC Membership Elects New Leadership for 2012; Honors Members for Outstanding Service

ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Professional Services Council (PSC), the national trade association of the government professional and technical services industry, elected members to its Board of Directors on December 15.

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Bridge Meeting Doesn’t Happen

Bellaire Bridge owner Lee Chaklos of KDC Investments didn’t get to speak to Benwood City Council members Tuesday night, as their meeting was canceled due to lack of quorum.

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Bridge Meeting Doesn’t Happen

ACT-IAC Announces 2012 Excellence.gov Award Nominations Open

FAIRFAX, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) opened nominations today for its 2012 Excellence.gov Awards Program.

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Justice Department OKs VB redistricting plan

The U.S. Department of Justice says it won’t object to recently redrawn City Council and school board districts in Virginia Beach.

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Justice Department OKs VB redistricting plan

Town talks of moving election

Last week, the Orange Town Council held a public meeting regarding possible changes to the town’s elections.

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Town talks of moving election

AGA Partnership Receives Excellence Award from Inspectors General

ALEXANDRIA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A group of federal, state and local government volunteers, brought together by AGA, is being honored by the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE).

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