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What All Dog Owners Should Know About Lyme Disease
As Lyme disease cases rise in the U.S., humans are not the only ones at risk. Veterinarians with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine say dogs are increasingly vulnerable to this...
Debate Continues on Virginia Bill to Legalize Physician-assisted Death
Both sides of medical aid in dying bill emphasize respect for human lives
George Michael Vasiloff...
Virginia Receives Nearly $123 Million from Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement
Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced that Virginia has received a payment of $122.5 million...
Veterinary Experts Provide Update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreak
The outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) that has moved from poultry to cattle and,...
Students Immersed in Past at Pamplin Historical Park / Museum of Civil War Soldier
When teacher Erin Gilbert and her colleagues at White Oaks Elementary School in Fairfax County,...
Down by Downtown Announces Triple-Headliners for April Music Festival
On Saturday, April 13, the Down by Downtown music festival presented by Wells Fargo will feature a trio of headliners gaining national attention with...
Blue Ridge Marathon Celebrates 10 Years of Running America’s Toughest Road Race
The April 13 race will include new promotions, a new race, and appearance by Olympian and author Jeff Galloway.
At the starting line on April...
Tech Research Supports New Hands Free Law in Virginia
New research from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) suggests that drivers who use hands-free electronic devices, as opposed to handheld ones, are less likely to...
Mast General Store Coming To Downtown Roanoke
The Mast General Store has announced their 11th store will be located in Downtown Roanoke. This will be Mast Store's first entry into the...
Virginia Moves to Raise Age to Buy Tobacco Products
Legislation making its way through the General Assembly would raise the legal age for purchasing and possessing tobacco and vaping products from 18 to...
Initiative Continues to Increase Marathon Visitors and Economic Impact
For the second straight year, Blue Ridge Racing and Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge have teamed-up to challenge runners with an added incentive to...
