RICHMOND, Virginia, March 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Lucian Friel For many teenagers, independence starts with a job and money in their pockets. At 14, Kelly McCown began working around her neighborhood - watering plants, caring for pets and doing household chores for neighbors. "Kelly's had a number of jobs since she was in high school," said her mother, Lucy. "With each job, she's gained a new set of skills. I've seen greater self-assurance, and she  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 28 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A with Jennoa Fleming, a senior majoring in environmental studies in life sciences and minoring in biology in the College of Humanities and Sciences: * * * Fleming has been researching the rock pools of the James River since she was a high school student. 'Ecology is where I truly belong,' she said. 'I can't imagine doing anything else.' * * * By Tom Gresham Jennoa Fleming once thought she wante  more