CSX reaches agreements with four more union groups for employee paid sick leave
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CSX has reached agreements with four additional groups of railroad workers to provide paid sick leave benefits to employees.
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Don’t wait: Black History Month event to encourage mental health treatment now
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The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine will explore mental health in the African American community as part of Black History Month events.
Drought update: Long-term rain deficits remain for Shenandoah Valley, Southwest Virginia
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The drought warning advisory for seven counties in Virginia have been downgraded to a drought watch advisory status thanks to above-average precipitation.
Nick Patler: Something about the Northrop Grumman-Waynesboro deal doesn’t add up
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Despite the claims of Waynesboro leaders that the city’s deal with Northrop Grumman will provide 331 jobs, job creation does not appear to have been a priority.
‘Greater visibility’: Virginia Permit Transparency website will increase transparency of state process
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced today the release of the VPT website to bring increased transparency and efficiency to the permitting process.
The legacy of Donald McEachin: Legislation would protect low-income, Black communities
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The legislation would be a major step forward toward addressing the disproportionate adverse human health or environmental effects.
Legislation would ensure NOCS funding makes coastal cities more than ‘storm-ready’
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The National Oceans and Coastal Security Improvements Act would improve upon the current coastal resilience grants programs.
Roddy Scheer: What ever became of the Biosphere 2 project in Arizona?
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Biosphere 2 project began in 1984, led by John Allen who called it “The Human Experiment.”
City of Harrisonburg’s solar status upgraded from bronze to silver designation
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The City of Harrisonburg is continuing its work to advance solar market growth to protect the region’s environment, and its hard work is paying off.
Rockbridge County doctoral candidate awarded $101K to explore wound healing in arteries
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A Rockbridge County doctoral candidate at Virginia Tech was awarded more than $100,000 to explore wound healing in arteries after heart surgery.
