The old adage “don’t talk to strangers” is more complicated in the age of chat rooms, instant messaging and e-mail.
Virginia public schools are being asked to meet the new technology with a new safety message, warning students of the dangers of befriending people online and giving out personal information over the Web.
A bill requiring Virginia’s [...]

CHEYENNE n The Hathaway Scholarship Program was approved Monday by the Senate Education Committee.
The bills creating the scholarship and funding the program are expected to reach the Senate floor this morning.
The bill creating the scholarship program, Senate File 85, was approved unanimously by the committee after adoption of an amendment offered by Sen. Charles Townsend, [...]

Richland 1 received five awards Jan. 20 from the state Department of Education for its outstanding adult education programs:
PALMETTO GO-GETTERS
Given to Richland 1 and Richland 2 for combined efforts that awarded students 371 high school credentials in 2004-05.
PALMETTO PERFORMERS
Given to Richland 1 and Richland 2 for their combined efforts in 2004-05 to effectively reach the [...]

Applications for the Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Fund for academic year 2006-2007 are available from Army Community Service at 615 McClellan Ave.
The scholarships are administered by Army Emergency Relief and range from $1,000 to $2,200.
The scholarships are available to dependent children, stepchildren or legally adopted children of Soldiers on active duty, retired or deceased [...]