Action needed to curb menhaden ‘net spills,’ harvest in Chesapeake Bay
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At least twice last summer, industrial menhaden harvester Omega Protein littered the beaches along Virginia’s Eastern Shore with dead Atlantic menhaden.
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UVA technology spinoff launching in Albemarle County, creating 31 new jobs
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A male fertility diagnostic technology developed at the University of Virginia is now spinning off a business launching in Albemarle County.
Why haven’t we banned plastics like we did ozone-depleting chemicals in the 1980s?
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Plastic, originally hailed for its longevity and hygienic single-use properties, is one of the newest battlegrounds for environmentalists and world governments.
Augusta County announces new director of community development
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Doug Wolfe, an engineer for Augusta County since 2003, has been selected as the county’s new Director of Community Development.
All in: Caregivers initiative aims to prevent burnout, help heath workers feel supported
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A new statewide initiative aims to help protect the mental and emotional well-being of healthcare workers.
City of Staunton fires whistleblower who raised issues with use of housing funds
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A City of Staunton employee who raised issues with the city’s administration of Community Development Block Grant funds was fired last week.
Hollingsworth & Vose expanding Floyd County operation, creating 25 new jobs
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A Massachusetts-based manufacturer is committing $40.2 million to expand its Floyd County operation, creating 25 new jobs at the location.
The top stories of 2023: Looking ahead to what will be making news in the new year
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The calendar has flipped to 2023. OK, technically, I don’t yet have a 2023 calendar to flip to. The New Year kinda snuck up on me.
The top 10 #TeamAFP news and sports stories of 2022
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From news to sports and politics to crime, here’s a look at what you read most in 2022. With more than 3.1 million readers in the calendar year, and individual stories racking up more than 15,000 reads, we’ve compiled the most-read stories of 2022, in case you missed them.
ACC Basketball Primer: Where things stand as we get ready to flip the calendar to 2023
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ACC men’s basketball fans will be able to ring in the new year with some quality competition leading up to their respective holiday festivities.
