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DCR Issues Reminder Warning for Low Head Dams

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is supporting April Low-Head Dam Public Safety Awareness Month to encourage Virginians to protect themselves from the dangers associated with these structures. A...

Sens. Kaine / Warner Vote To Keep Flying Illegal Aliens Into US Cities

More evidence of governmental dysfunction was displayed March 21-23. Despite the US National Debt at over...

VA Free Clinics Await First Funding Increase in Years

The network of Virginia free clinics may receive its largest funding increase since 2016 to...

Bad News: Bradford Pear Trees Are Blooming Again

You’ve probably seen the beautiful white flowers of Callery pear trees, more commonly known as...

Youngkin Acts on 67 Bills / Vetoes 30 That Would Punish Law-Abiding Gun Owners

Amends 6 Bills and Signs 4 Bills Making It Harder for Criminals to Use Guns Governor...

3D Imaging Expands Access to Rare Insect Collection

In the unassuming basement of Virginia Tech’s Seitz Hall, a 130-year-old history of Virginia’s insect biodiversity is carefully preserved and documented. More than 20 stark...

Legislature Delays Minimum Wage Increase Amid Budget Concerns

Labor advocates and Virginia legislators worried the recently passed bill to increase minimum wage might die during the reconvened General Assembly session Wednesday. Gov. Ralph...

Trees of Virginia Tech Hold Important Place on Campus / Within Hearts

From the long-lived old growth behind Lane Stadium to the comforting ring of trees around the Drillfield; the unexpected diversity of the woods around...

General Assembly Reconvenes In Tent / Controversial Bills Amendments Pass  

The General Assembly’s reconvened session Wednesday was abnormal as the House dealt with technical difficulties, disruptive protests and House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn, D-Fairfax, collapsing...

Virginia’s Housing Market Strong in March, Though COVID-19 Impact Evident

According to the March 2020 Home Sales Report released by Virginia Realtors most of the housing market data for March do not reflect negative impacts...

VTC School of Medicine to Expand Entering Class Size

After a nine-month process, the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine has received all approvals needed to grow its class size from 42 to 49....