DuPont, state, feds announce $50 million settlement over mercury release
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A proposed $50 million settlement will resolve claims stemming from the release of mercury from the former DuPont facility in Waynesboro.
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Albemarle asks Charlottesville to defer on biking at Ragged Mountain
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Albemarle County has asked Charlottesville to defer action on a proposed ordinance establishing the Ragged Mountain Natural Area Rules of Use.
Alon Ben-Meir: The persecution of Christians in the Middle East
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Christians have lived in the Middle East – the birthplace of Christianity – for nearly two thousand years.
Canatal Steel USA to invest $1.5 million to expand operation in Botetourt County
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Canatal Steel USA will invest $1.5 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Botetourt County.
Report on air, noise pollution reveals ‘fatal flaws’ in permit
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The Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League issued a report detailing air and noise pollution related to a proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline compressor station.
Dominion provides $1 million for youth educational enrichment
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Dominion Resources is providing more than $1 million to support children and youth enrichment programs in central Virginia.
Virginia Constitution needs improving
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The Virginia Constitution is three times as long as the U.S. Constitution (which is notably lacking any serious sections on oyster beds).
Tim Kaine statement on nomination of Scott Pruitt to EPA post
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Sen. Tim Kaine released a statement on President-elect Trump’s nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to be EPA administrator.
CIT releases 2016 annual report on research commercialization
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The Center for Innovative Technology announced the release of the Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund annual report for FY2016.
VCU, Swedish study finds resilience protects against risk for developing alcohol use disorders
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Resilience considerably reduces risk for developing alcohol use disorders, according to a new study conducted by researchers at VCU.
