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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,...
200+ High School Students to Participate in Virginia Tech-hosted 2019 Science Olympiad
This weekend, more than 200 high school students will be on campus for the 2019 Virginia Tech Science Olympiad Regional Tournament, hosted by Virginia Tech...
Passenger Traffic at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport Highest in Over A Decade
December traffic increased 4.5% year over year at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport as 2018 continues the trend of strong traffic growth.
The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport...
Tech Alumnus Parlays Pickleball Into $25 Million Plus Online Retail Business
For a young entrepreneur with business on his mind, Virginia Tech was a great place to be in the ’90s.
Coming out of high school...
Pet Owners / Animal Control Officers Reminded to Ensure Health and Safety of Animals Ahead of Severe Cold
Leaving an animal exposed to extreme cold without adequate shelter can constitute animal cruelty
As parts of Virginia prepare for extreme cold the State of...
Amid Protest, Legislators Announce 5% Pay Raise for Teachers
As hundreds of teachers and supporters from around the state marched to the Virginia Capitol to call for higher salaries and more funding for...
Marie Kondo “Tidying Up” Movement Impacting Local Goodwill Donations
The Today Show recently highlighted the “Marie Kondo Effect” on thrift store donations in an article you can view by clicking here. The article featured...
