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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,...
Roanoke Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry Division Looking For Volunteers
Each year, Roanoke Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry division trains volunteer Tree Stewards who are interested in protecting the environment and giving back to...
Red Cross Blood Shortage Prompts Urgent Call for Blood / Platelet Donations
Severe weather forces blood drive cancellations causing thousands of donations to go uncollected
This January, National Blood Donor Month, the American Red Cross has an...
Roanoke City ‘Greens’ Its Fleet
Roanoke’s Fleet Management Division has purchased 11 all-electric Nissan Leaf cars for use in its Vehicle Replacement Program.
The most impressive result of the decision...
General Assembly Back In Session With New Governor at The Helm
Contrary to what many believe, Democratic 11th District delegate Sam Rasoul estimates that 90 percent of the legislation that goes through the General Assembly...
Former Delegate Contender Djuna Osborne Back In The Arena Again
Vanquished in last November’s general election by Republican incumbent Chris Head in the election for the House of Delegates in the 17th District, Djuna...
Study To Tackle Growing Need For Affordable Housing
A new housing study led by the Virginia Center for Housing Research at Virginia Tech has found a shortage of affordable housing throughout most...
