Senate approves bulletproof vests for police
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Today, the United States Senate unanimously approved legislation to reauthorize and extend a grant program that provides lifesaving bulletproof vests to local law enforcement.
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Big Wine blasted at North Coast California gathering
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In the heart of what corporate wine industry lobbyists have re-branded “Wine Country,” activists from four North Coast California counties gathered in early May for their third monthly meeting. They created a regional network of groups from Sonoma, Napa, Lake, and Mendocino counties.
Friends of Nelson asks Dominion Board of Directors, stockholders to drop plans for Atlantic Coast Pipeline
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On Wednesday morning, on the steps outside the Dominion Resources Board of Directors and Shareholders Meeting, Friends of Nelson will ask that Dominion drop its plans to build the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
The buzz about bees
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Athough the “buzz” about bee declines makes headlines, excites public concern and warrants a White House Task Force on the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators, bees are still in jeopardy.
E.A. Jackson named new field hockey coach at EMU
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Eastern Mennonite University has announced the hiring of Ellen-Ashton (E.A.) Jackson as the school’s new head field hockey coach. Jackson becomes the 13th head coach entering the 45th season of field hockey as a varsity sport at EMU.
EMU President Loren E. Swartzendruber announces plans for retirement
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Loren Swartzendruber, president of Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), announced to the university community today that he plans to retire next year, on June 30, 2016, marking 13 years of leadership as the university’s eighth president and 33 years in Mennonite higher education roles.
AT&T expands 4G LTE coverage in Harrisonburg market
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As part of its continuing network investment and ongoing 4G LTE rollout, AT&T has upgraded one additional mobile Internet cell site in Harrisonburg to expand AT&T 4G LTE coverage for area residents and businesses near the intersection of I-81 and Route 63, near the university.
Ads show we can celebrate mom and dad: Without selling either short
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In today’s marketing environment, it seems as though one gender cannot make progress without disparaging another. However, a few inspiring and refreshingly positive television ads have recently managed to gain popularity while avoiding this pitfall.
Virginia’s routine preparedness for avian influenza has taken on increased purpose and vigor this year
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Dr. Richard Wilkes, State Veterinarian with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), says that while Virginia has been actively preparing its response to an avian influenza (A.I.) outbreak since 2002, the routine preparedness has taken on some increased purpose and vigor this year.
Governor McAuliffe signs clean energy jobs legislation
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Governor Terry McAuliffe today performed a ceremonial signing of several bills that will significantly expand the growth of clean energy jobs in Virginia.
