Earth Talk: Greening your laundry routine
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It’s true that Americans use huge amounts of water and energy to keep their clothes clean, dry and soft.
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New Dominion Bookshop, WriterHouse to host author Jocelyn Nicole Johnson
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New Dominion Bookshop and nonprofit WriterHouse will host an in-person book launch with author Jocelyn Nicole Johnson at The Haven (112 W. Market St., Charlottesville) on Friday, Oct. 8, from 7-8 p.m.
Virginia Tech alumnus wins paratriathlon national title
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Most people struggle to finish a 30-minute session on an elliptical machine these days, so imagine the pain involved with training for a competition that requires swimming the equivalent of half a mile, biking for 12.5 miles, and running for three miles.
Study ID’s genetic loci associated with anti-social behavior, alcohol, opioid addiction
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An analysis of data from 1.5 million people has identified 579 locations in the genome associated with a predisposition to different behaviors and disorders related to self-regulation.
Tyson Foods to create 376 new jobs in Danville-Pittsylvania County
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Tyson Foods, Inc., one of the world’s largest food companies, will invest $300 million to establish a manufacturing facility in Cane Creek Centre, an industrial park jointly owned by the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.
Virginia launches Checkpoint Strikeforce DUI enforcement campaign
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The Commonwealth’s 20th annual Checkpoint Strikeforce DUI enforcement and public education campaign will take place through Labor Day weekend and resume throughout the 2021 winter holiday season.
5 telltale signs you need a hearing test
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How often should you have your ears checked? This is a question you’ve likely pondered on a few times. However, if you’re like most people, you haven’t to an ear specialist unless you had a problem.
Brad Copenhaver sworn in as Virginia’s commissioner of agriculture
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Virginia’s farm landscapes served as a backdrop for the experiences that prepared Brad Copenhaver for the state’s top position in agricultural leadership.
Genetic background can raise Hispanics’ risk for omega-3 deficiency, study finds
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Hispanic people with a high percentage of American Indigenous ancestry are at increased risk of a nutritional deficiency that could affect their heart health and contribute to harmful inflammation, new research suggests.
Northam, Dominion Energy announce agreement to propel offshore wind industry
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The Port of Virginia has reached an agreement to lease a portion of the Portsmouth Marine Terminal to Dominion Energy – accelerating the largest commercial clean energy offshore wind development in the United States.
