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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...
Seven Receive Teaching Excellence Awards at Medical School / Carilion Clinic
Six faculty members at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and a clinical nurse specialist at Carilion Clinic have received awards recognizing their teaching efforts...
VTTI Rural Test Bed Pioneers New Frontier of Vehicle Research
The Virginia Smart Roads facility now features a rural test track, enabling the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) and its partners to begin a new phase...
Virginia Announces $10 Million Investment in Chesapeake Bay Oyster Restoration
The state of Virginia has completed restoration of the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River and announced $10 million in new funding to support...
Blue Ridge Parkway Issues Winter Travel Reminders
Visitors Reminded to Plan for Winter Maintenance & Weather Closures
National Park Service managers have issued a reminder that winter weather conditions and seasonal road...
Virginia Home Sales See Third Month of Double-Digit Price Growth
October home prices jump nearly 15% over last year
According to the October 2020 Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS, home prices continue to surge...
Goodwill Sees Surge in Online Shopping As Result of COVID-19
While the COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult time for most businesses and organizations, including non-profits, there have been unique growth opportunities. Goodwill Industries of the Valleys has seen online shopping...
