‘Unprecedented food crisis:’ WHO reports urgent need in Horn of Africa
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The World Health Organization needs $123 million to feed people in the greater Horn of Africa through December 2022.
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Augusta County: Household Hazardous Waste Day set for Sept. 24
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The annual Household Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Day has been set for Saturday, Sept. 24, from 8:30 a.m. until noon at the Augusta County Government Center in Verona.
Climate, energy news roundup: August report from Climate Action Alliance of the Valley
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Ancient giant sequoias in California, once considered impervious to flames, are again under threat from wildfires, this time in the Yosemite National Park.
Winslow Myers: Beyond the mulish, look to the stars
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Nancy Pelosi’s stopover in Taiwan may be brave or foolhardy, but the Chinese reaction so far (lots of live-fire weapons drills close to the island nation, along with acts of cyber-sabotage) suggests how threatened the government of the Peoples’ Republic of China feels.
Virginia ABC awards 10 grants to support alcohol education and prevention efforts
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Ten community organizations across the state were recently awarded more than $83,000 in Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority education and prevention grants to help reduce underage and high-risk drinking.
The three I’s of a police state education: Indoctrination, intimidation and intolerance
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Instead of raising up a generation of civic-minded citizens with critical thinking skills, government officials are churning out compliant drones who know little to nothing about their history or their freedoms.
‘Public health threat’: pediatrician encourages legislation against gun violence
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Dr. Kathryn Bass grew up on the southside of Chicago where the 4th of July shooting happened in Highland Park one month ago.
New public works director for Lexington is native of NYC, considers Virginia home
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The City of Lexington has hired a new public works director. City manager Jim Halasz announced the hiring of Patrick Madigan – who will start work in September.
Youth mental health remains priority for SAMHSA, U.S. Surgeon General
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The U.S. Surgeon General Report on youth mental health isn’t new. The December 2021 advisory demanded that our nation address the youth mental health crisis.
Virginia Ag Expo to examine latest trends, technologies in agriculture
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The members of Virginia’s largest private industry will gather at the 2022 Virginia Ag Expo on August 4 to examine the latest trends, technologies, and research in agriculture that will help shape the agricultural future.
