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Fralin Biomedical Institute Takes Aim at Tobacco Use, Cancer Rates and Informing Policy
Open-water swimming requires athletes to take into account a wide number of variables. Roberta Freitas-Lemos said when she’s in the ocean, temperature fluctuations, murky conditions, and the motion of...
Roanoke County Taxes / Budgeting Play Role In Vinton GOP Primary
Many now feel the pain of inflation while buying daily items like gas, restaurant meals...
DMV Urges Virginians to Prioritize Pedestrian Safety Behind The Wheel
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is asking for drivers to help keep pedestrians...
Forest Service / Partners Release Elk From Kentucky Into West Virginia
Elk have been a staple at Kentucky’s Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area for...
Virginia Receives Over $100 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds
~ The approximate total of $108.4 million stems from seven different opioid settlements ~
Attorney General...
Governor’s Pen Enacts Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Fentanyl Crisis
Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed SB 469 to combat the Fentanyl crisis in Virginia. This bill strengthens the fight against the alarming and devastating...
Governor Youngkin Signs Legislation to Combat Labor Trafficking
Governor Youngkin has signed HB 633 to combat Labor Trafficking. By enacting this bill, the Governor has sent a clear message that Virginia is...
Virginia Maple Syrup Producers Provide Sweet News for Threatened Birds
The summer mating season is looking to get a lot easier for the scarlet tanager, one of a number of migratory songbirds that use...
Leaves of Three, Let It Be? Not Nec-es-sarily . . .
We’ve all heard the classic saying "leaves of three, let it be," which means don't touch the poison ivy.
But just how accurate is that...
Youngkin Acts on 107 Bills – Vetoes Cannabis Market Legalization
Acting on 107 bills Governor Glenn Youngkin signed 100 bills, including bills that strengthen law enforcement’s ability to prosecute child predators and expand Department...
VA Lawmakers Tackle Consumer Transparency But Fail to Fix Ticket Service Fees
Virginia lawmakers, in alignment with recent federal attempts, introduced consumer protection bills to tackle surprise tickets fees and recurring subscriptions, but only one measure...
