UVA Law alum appointed to oversee DOJ Election Day program in Western District
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Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher Kavanaugh has been appointed to serve as the District Election Officer for the Western District of Virginia.
Search Results for Virginia State University
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Records related to Shenandoah National Park creation now digitized
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The Piedmont Environmental Council has completed the digitization of thousands of legal documents related to the Commonwealth’s 1930s-era condemnation of private lands in Rappahannock County for the creation of Shenandoah National Park.
Stream restoration techniques draw pushback: Some question wisdom of tree removal
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During dry weather, two little streams in Hollin Hills trickle gently downhill, shaded by a thick canopy of oak, hickory, beech and tulip trees.
New study shows chronic jet lag impairs immune response, accelerates tumor growth
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A new study published Oct. 14 in Science Advances reveals that chronic jet lag alters the microenvironment surrounding tumor cells.
Ken Plum: Vote Yes on Amendment #1
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In a campaign that promises “fair maps” by voting yes for Amendment #1 on the ballot this election cycle and the opposition that promises “fair districts” by voting no, there is little wonder that there would be confusion in the minds of voters.
Study: Total deaths recorded during the pandemic far exceed those attributed to COVID-19
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One-third of the excess deaths recorded between March 1 and Aug. 1 were the unintended consequences of the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
JMU to host voter events featuring former governor, city council candidates
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Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe will represent the Joe Biden presidential campaign and discuss the pandemic, the economy, the environment and other topics at noon Monday, Oct. 12, in a virtual town hall hosted by JMU Civic & Dukes Vote and James Madison University.
Shad recovery efforts not paying off, study shows
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The American shad’s Atlantic population remains at a historic low, despite longstanding commercial fishing bans in several states and millions of dollars invested in restoring its spawning habitat in rivers and creeks.
Biden senior advisor Symone Sanders to speak at Bridgewater College
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Symone D. Sanders, a senior advisor for Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign, will present a virtual lecture on “Black History, American History” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12.
Towuanna Porter Brannon hired to lead Thomas Nelson Community College
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Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon will become the next president of Thomas Nelson Community College.
