Photos: Botanical garden celebrates holiday with free admission
Taylor Toben, Contributing Writer To celebrate the Labor Day holiday, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offered free admission to all ages on Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with activities and attractions for both families and adults looking for something to do. Within the garden, there are more than 50 acres of vibrant plant life, […]
Law lets schools open before Labor Day
Destiny Shelton Capital News Service Virginia law generally bars schools from opening before Labor Day. But legislation signed last week by Gov. Bob McDonnell chips away at that prohibition – an issue of intense debate during the General Assembly’s recent session. On Wednesday, McDonnell signed into law House Bill 1483, which allows a school district […]