Sweet Briar NewsLocal news for Sweet Briar, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.VMI to Hold Inaugural Poetry Symposium- March 25, 2008 ' VMI will hold its first poetry symposium April 4-5. Friday evening readings by 2006 Pulitzer prize-winning poet Claudia Emerson and poet and Vietnam veteran Bruce Weigl will kick off the event, called "The ... via Rockbridge Weeklyhttp://www.topix.net/city/sweet-briar-va/2008/03/vmi-to-hold-inaugural-poetry-symposium?fr... Wire Report- March 12, 2008 "The conditions of detention in the police cells visited were appalling" New York -- A 72.22-carat diamond, so large it could fill a tablespoon, is expected to bring up to $13 million when it goes on auction next month. via Springfield News Leaderhttp://www.topix.net/city/sweet-briar-va/2008/03/wire-report?fromrss=1 Sweet Briar Census Tallies Spotted Salamander- March 10, 2008 "We wanted to know how big are they, how old are they, how many are there" The night temperature and weather proved just the right combination for Sweet Briar College's spotted salamander population to do their thing. via WTOP-FM Washingtonhttp://www.topix.net/city/sweet-briar-va/2008/03/sweet-briar-census-tallies-spotted-salama... Loggers Invaded Butterfly Haven, Photos Show- March 9, 2008 "There are a number of sawmills around the area that are busy eating away at the forest" Illegal loggers have chopped their way deep into unique forest reserves in a mountain range in central Mexico where millions of monarch butterflies from eastern North America roost for the winter, according to ... via New York Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/sweet-briar-va/2008/03/loggers-invaded-butterfly-haven-photos-sh... Former school board member to run for Staunton Council- March 7, 2008 "However, we cannot forget about the avenues into downtown and we need to concentrate on corridor overlay" Former school board member Andrea Oakes announced Monday that she will run for City Council in the May elections. via Staunton Daily News Leaderhttp://www.topix.net/city/sweet-briar-va/2008/03/former-school-board-member-to-run-for-sta... Students Slow to Use Emergency Alerts- March 5, 2008 "Maybe it's because people don't trust technology and stuff." It could be a lifesaver if another tragedy happens on a college campus, but numbers show many students just aren't signing up for alerts like cell phone text messages. via WSET-TV Lynchburghttp://www.topix.net/city/sweet-briar-va/2008/03/students-slow-to-use-emergency-alerts?fro... Bria - Brown engagement- March 3, 2008 Kevin and Donna Bria of Bridgeport announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristine Bria of Trumbull to Andrew Brown of Trumbull, son of Stedman Brown of Bronx, N.Y. The future bride received a bachelor's ... via Thehour.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/sweet-briar-va/2008/03/bria-brown-engagement?fromrss=1 CT Industry- March 1, 2008 "Our goal is to share our expertise and experience in controlling and managing systems to maximize energy conservation and cost savings" THE BROWSER MENACE . Security research and education organization The SANS Institute has revealed its list of the top 10 cyber security menaces for 2008. via Campus Technologyhttp://www.topix.net/city/sweet-briar-va/2008/03/ct-industry?fromrss=1 |