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Saint Augustine’s College in Raleigh, N.C. recently admitted the following local students for its fall 2012 semester: Shakira Barron, Jasmin Brooks, Jaquan Carlisle, Anthony Carter, Carneisha Cosby, T’osha Crumble, Victoria Edmonds, Terrell Fields, Kenneth Ford, Gregory Ford, Cinease Freeman, Kierra Glenn, Shanika Harris, Walter Hinnant, Leonard Hopkins, Mya Jefferson, Alanna Johnson, Eryka Jones, Nicorsha Jordan, Markeisha Lundie, Chrishunda Mahone, Shakear McFadden, Sherita Mines, Maraja Morris, Alexis Mosely, Marshall Mundin, Davonni Parker, Ashante’ Pegeas, Jason Perry, Jaleel Price, Kristina Quinn, Paul Quinn and Nakiya Ruffin, of Richmond; and Aaron Lewis, of Henrico.

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The following students recently were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2012 semester at Furman University in Greenville, S.C.: James Nix, Kelsey Oostdyk, Samuel Pasco, Ann Snyder and Jacqueline Wornom, of Richmond. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher.

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Junior Elizabeth Levy, of The College at Brockport Women's Gymnastics team, recently was named to the CoSIDA Capital One Academic All-District Team. A Health Science/Nursing major, Levy won the individual national championship in the All-Around event. She was also crowned All-American in the uneven bars and on the balance beam. Levy has also been named The College at Brockport Female Athlete of the Year for her overall athletic accomplishments. She is a graduate of Hermitage High School.

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The following students recently graduated from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Va.: LeeAnne R. Brooks, of Sandston; Claire M. Brooks, Ryan S. Forbes, Kelsey A. Hilton, Connor R. Kerr, Lauren E. Kornacki, Sara O. Monk, Nathalie I. Rieder, Christopher A. Moore, Brian A. Brown and Mary K. Hubbard, of Glen Allen; and Shavon Sharee Moore and Amy M. Purello, of Richmond.

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Chaz Antonio Coleman, of Henrico, recently graduated from Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa. He received a bachelor of science degree in management.

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Amanda Hogue, of Richmond, recently was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2012 semester at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must earn a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.99.

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Nicolas Pratt, of Glen Allen, recently was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2012 semester at DePaul University in Chicago, Ill. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must earn a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.


Community

Weekend Top 10

Shrimp, barbecue and ice cream definitely go together this weekend in Henrico! The kids might even enjoy a tea party with Alice and the Mad Hatter. Other fun events for the family are Imagination Richmond and May Play Day. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.

Indian flair

Children perform during the India Spring Fest, held April 27-28 at the Hindu Center in Glen Allen. The event featured traditional Indian food, shopping and entertainment for children and adults. > Read more.

Spirit of Habitat

Spirited Art Richmond held a painting class May 5 for Hanover Habitat for Humanity families to paint their own artwork as a final touch for their new homes. Among first-time homeowners painting The Klimt Circle tree (which doubles as a ‘family tree’) were (left to right) Janet Payne, Gwen Stockman of Hanover Habitat and Payne’s daughter, Ashley Payne. Spirited Art is located in Short Pump at West Broad Village. > Read more.

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Entertainment

Restaurant watch

Find out how your favorite dining establishments fared during their most recent inspections by the Virginia Department of Health. > Read more.

Wine, for the win

Popular Short Pump spot offers upscale comfort, flavors
The Wine Loft opened in West Broad Village in January 2010, offering a full bar with wine, beer, spirits and a kitchen with tapas-style snacks. It offers a seasonal patio area along Whittall Way. Its walk-in wine “humidor” in plain view from the bar offers more than 85 wines by the glass ($6-$65) and about 250 by the bottle ($28 and up), with some emphasis on Italian wines. Culinary trained chefs plus partnership with Culinard (Culinary program of Virginia College). > Read more.

Restaurant watch

Find out how your favorite dining establishments fared during their most recent inspections by the Virginia Department of Health. > Read more.

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