Morgan Griffith applauds $600,000 brownfields grant for sites in Alleghany County, Covington
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The EPA has awarded $600,000 to the Alleghany Highlands Economic Development Corporation as part of its Brownfields Program.
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Health officials stress awareness of hazards during, after Hurricane Florence
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The Virginia Department of Health urges the public to make final preparations for shelter and supplies today and early tomorrow, ahead of Hurricane Florence’s expected landfall Friday.
Tips for personal safety on the job site
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Workers should understand that safety and health should always be paramount at any job site. A safe working environment is established when both workers and employers understand the need to communicate better safety standards.g
Ken Plum: Shedding light on solar energy in Virginia
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While many of us express concern that we do not see as many solar collectors on Virginia roof-tops as we would like, the Commonwealth is showing significant progress on turning sunlight into electrical energy.
NFIB endorses Ben Cline for Congress
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The National Federation of Independent Businesses has endorsed Republican Ben Cline in the Sixth District congressional race.
Northam administration takes new steps to fight climate change
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Gov. Ralph Northam this week announced a series of actions to help Virginia better address the impacts of carbon pollution from fossil fuels.
Residents speak out against proposed Buckingham Compressor Station for Atlantic Coast Pipeline
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At last night’s Virginia Air Pollution Control Board public hearing, more than 150 people attended and over 60 Virginians spoke out against the proposed Buckingham Compressor Station, which would pump fracked gas through Dominion Energy’s Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
Research suggests cannabis CBD may help children living with autism
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It can be heartbreaking to find out that your child has been born with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as there is currently no cure for the disease.
Waynesboro Public Schools partnering with STOPit to empower, protect students
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Waynesboro City Schools has enrolled with STOPit, the leading technology platform for schools that deters and controls harmful or inappropriate conduct.
Monarch Butterfly: On the brink of extinction?
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While the mighty Monarch Butterfly may not be on the endangered species list yet, environmentalists think it should be — and have petitioned the federal government accordingly.
