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By Nancy King

Charlottesville, VA – The non-profit sector of the American economy continues to outstrip the growth of the business sector and the government. But Nancy King, with the radio program With Good Reason, reports on some growing pains within the community.

By Hannah Firdyiwek

Charlottesville, VA – One woman belts her way through any and all self-doubt. Hannah Firdyiwek lives in Charlottesville and recently graduated from Tandem Friends.

By Martha Woodroof

Harrisonburg, VA – The Federal government's mandated demand that corn ethanol production be sharply increased has sent the price of corn through the roof. The price of animal feed has soared with it. As a result, a Shenandoah Valley poultry co-operative has red ink in its balance sheet for the first time in its short, but here-to-fore profitable, history.

By Holly Newman

Stanardsville, VA – Thoughts on old houses as good friends. Holly Newman is a high school government teacher.

By Nancy King

Charlottesville, VA – It's not quite as high profile as the "dueling Davids" on American Idol, but there's a search on for Virginia Native Americans who compose modern classical music. Nancy King, with the radio program With Good Reason, has the details.

By Michelle Hilgart

Charlottesville, VA – Musings on Charlottesville's recent recognition as a bike-friendly town. Michelle Hilgart lives in Charlottesville.

By Nancy King

Charlottesville, VA – The arguments over teaching religion in public schools remain as robust as ever. But Nancy King, with the radio program With Good Reason, reports the debate has taken on an intriguing new twist with some scholars now pushing for mandatory classes in world religions.

By Cate McLean

Charlottesville, VA – No money, but maybe that's not the point? Cate McLean is a rising fourth year at the University of Virginia.

By Martha Woodroof

Harrisonburg, VA – Virginia Governor Tim Kaine is holding a number of statewide town hall meetings to discuss the upcoming transportation special legislative session on June 23rd. WMRA was asked by the governor's office to hold one of them yesterday on Virginia Insight, hosted by Tom Graham. Martha Woodroof prepared this condensed version of what the Governor had to say.

By Martha Woodroof