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Michael Bragg

Winston-Salem
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Former newspaper reporter. @appstate alumnus. Views are my own and OK at best.

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Michael Bragg’s Biography

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I am a reporter for the Daily Progress in Charlottesville, Virginia. I report on K-12 education in the Charlottesville area.
I am an alumnus of Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, with my Bachelor of Science degrees in journalism and nonprofit public relations.
Most recently before working at the Daily Progress, I worked as the enterprise editor at The Appalachian, Appalachian State’s student newspaper, where I managed and created long-form, investigative journalism projects.
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Study could help Albemarle County address teacher pay concerns

Study could help Albemarle County address teacher pay concerns

Jacquelyn Brownlee says she is going on nine years of teaching. It's been 10, her husband chimes in. She thin…

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Yancey's proud past, uncertain future

Yancey's proud past, uncertain future

Lorenzo Dickerson is a local filmmaker who's spent a significant time documenting the history of Albemarle Co…

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Yancey closure fits Virginia, national trend; joins long list of statewide school closures

Yancey closure fits Virginia, national trend; joins long list of statewide school closures

Yancey Elementary School's closure fits a national trend of shuttering rural schools with low enrollment, and…

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'It's been a fun ride': Students, teachers head home on Yancey Elementary School's last day

'It's been a fun ride': Students, teachers head home on Yancey Elementary School's last day

It's a tradition on the last day of school at Yancey Elementary School for the teachers and staff to cheer th…

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Yancey principal leaving amid questions about school's future

Yancey principal leaving amid questions about school's future

Yancey Elementary School's principal announced Wednesday that he will leave at the end of the school year, le…

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Making school better by making music

Making school better by making music

Sam Bwiseze has spent the last few years at Albemarle High School learning how to make beats. Every time he g…

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Radio Frequency 101: Can You Really Hack a Radio Signal?

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By Michael Bragg, Clarence Worrell, Lauren Hoge, Roxxanne White
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In 2017, a malicious actor exploited the signals in Dallas’s emergency siren system and set off alarms for over 90 minutes. These types of attacks can affect devices that use radio frequency (RF) technology, from smart security systems to aircraft. RF also plays a critical role in many military systems, such as navigation, radar, and communication systems.
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Victorian Government supports amendments to Security of Payment Act

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By Michael Bragg
The Victorian Government has at long last issued its response to the parliamentary inquiry into payments to subcontractors under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2022 (Vic). This alert touches on some of the key recommendations agreed to by the Victorian Government which will have an impact on parties entering into construction contracts.
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Free Webinar | What you need to know about the Victorian Recycling Infrastructure Plan 2024

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By Kyle Gillan, Stefan Fiedler, Michael Bragg
When: Friday, 29 November 2024 Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm Where: Online via Zoom Register for event Share The Victorian Recycling Infrastructure Plan 2024 (VRIP) has been released by Recycling Victoria. The VRIP provides a comprehensive plan for meeting the infrastructure needs of the Victorian waste and resource recovery sector over the next 30 years. At 150 pages, there is a lot to digest in the VRIP.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

In college, it was working at my university's newspaper. Out of college, it's my job at the Daily Progress.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, and I own one.

How is social media changing news?

It moves very quickly, which can often lead to misinformation and confusion. But it has the potential to keep people up to date in real time.
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