USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants available for Virginia agricultural interests
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Groups seeking to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops in Virginia are eligible to submit proposals for grants up to $60,000 per project.
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Fulbright scholar studies creativity across cultures
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A stereotype perplexed Carol Mullen: Was there any truth to the notion that the intensive focus on standardized testing meant that Chinese learners lacked creativity and the capacity to be imaginative, innovative, and inventive?
Warner meets with Trump’s nominee for Appalachian Regional Commission co-chair
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) met with Tim Thomas, President Trump’s nominee to be the Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission.
Data shows Virginia opioid prescription volume trending downward
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New analysis shows that opioid prescribing volumes in Virginia declined considerably during a two-year period spanning 2015-2016. This is an encouraging development at a time when law enforcement officials, elected leaders and many other stakeholders are working to combat the opioid crisis.
Warner, Kaine, Wittman request briefing With Bureau of Indian Affairs for newly recognized federal tribes
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) requested that Bureau of Indian Affairs schedule a briefing as soon as possible with six newly federally recognized tribes in Virginia so that they can fully understand what benefits and resources will now be available to them.
Five incredible facts about study in colleges
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There are about 3,500 colleges in USA. The distinction between college and university is not significant. Both of them mean the same – it is an educational object, which provides a chance to obtain higher education. In both of these institutions you can get a bachelor’s, master’s and doctor’s degree.
Newbery Medal-winner Linda Sue Park to speak at Bridgewater College
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Children’s and young adult literature author Linda Sue Park, winner of the 2002 Newbery Medal for her book, A Single Shard, will present a public lecture at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, in the Carter Center for Worship and Music at Bridgewater College.
Drugs, alcohol and suicides contributing to alarming drop in U.S. life expectancy, VCU physician argues
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Drugs, alcohol and suicides are contributing to an alarming drop in U.S. life expectancy, particularly among middle-aged white Americans and those living in rural communities, according to an editorial co-authored by Steven Woolf, M.D., director of the Center on Society and Health at VCU.
Drumhellers receive state award for pastureland conservation in Augusta County
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Augusta farmers Charles and Robert Drumheller recently received the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council’s Outstanding Forage Producer of the Year award for exceptional pasture management and advocacy to promote sustainable grazing practices in their community and beyond.
Kaine introduces bill to reduce military spouse unemployment
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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, Co-Chair of the Senate Military Family Caucus, introduced new legislation to help reduce military spouse unemployment and examine the effects of frequent moves and reassignments on military spouses’ careers.
