Albemarle County sets dates to distribute reusable bags to WIC, SNAP recipients
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If you’ve been shopping in Albemarle County recently, you know that you now must pay a five-cent tax on disposable plastic bags at the checkout.
Search Results for Virginia Department of Education
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Shenandoah University, Valley Health partner to tackle region’s nursing shortage
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Shenandoah University, in collaboration with Valley Health and the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association, is working to tackle the region’s nursing shortage.
Recruitment of Americans on social media for human and drug trafficking focus of legislation
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Federal and local law enforcement report an uptick in transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) using social media to recruit drivers in human smuggling operations.
Grant funding announced to support reduction of gun and gang violence
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More than $320,000 is available in grant funding for Project Safe Neighborhoods initiatives, U.S. Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh announced today.
U.S. legislators: More research and resources needed to address Long COVID
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Legislation has been reintroduced today to help people living with long-term COVID-19 symptoms by improving research and providing resources.
An endangered species: Child mortality rate increases by 20% in U.S., offsets years of progress
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More than 20 years of child and teen mortality data revealed that the pediatric death rate in the United States rose sharply between 2019 and 2021.
Free trees offered to City of Charlottesville residents
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The Charlottesville Department of Utilities announced the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program is back with 200 free trees available.
Roadway reconfigurations to enhance safe transportation in Harrisonburg
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Harrisonburg Public Works is looking to create safer roads and a more connected network of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure around the community through roadway reconfiguration projects.
Riverheads Volunteer Fire Chief awarded Governor’s Fire Service Award
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Chief Barry Lotts of Riverheads Volunteer Fire Department is among the recipients of the 2022 Governor’s Fire Service Awards.
Roanoke incubator to work toward commercializing life science research
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A collaboration between several partners will work to build a biotechnology incubator in Roanoke.
