Earth Day and human liberty
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The first nationally recognized Earth Day was celebrated in the United States on April 22, 1970.
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Farmers, food banks are active in effort to reduce food waste
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Federal agencies and anti-hunger advocates estimate 30 to 40 percent of food produced in the U.S. is thrown away each year.
Five EMU students recognized as Teachers of Promise
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Five senior education students from EMU were selected by education faculty to attend the Teachers of Promise Foundation Institute.
Researchers closer to understanding how certain cancers resist treatment
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An international team has discovered that an abnormal amount of chromosomes may be why certain cancers resist medical treatment.
UVA golfer Derek Bard misses cut at The Masters
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UVA junior men’s golfer Derek Bard finished his play at the 2016 Masters Tournament with a second-round score of 5-over 77.
Ply Gem Windows to invest $2 million to expand operation in Franklin County
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Ply Gem Windows will invest $1.98 million to expand its manufacturing operation in the Town of Rocky Mount in Franklin County.
UVA selects Ila Berman as Dean of the School of Architecture
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The University of Virginia announced today that Ila Berman has been appointed the dean of the School of Architecture.
Virginia Tech scientists use insect perfumes to lure stink bugs to expendable crops
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When a stink bug finds a plant to eat, it produces a pheromone that alerts other stink bugs to the food source, similar to the ringing of a dinner bell.
McAuliffe veto blocks virtual education
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Virtual learning is clearly the future of public education in Virginia. The present, thanks to Gov. Terry McAuliffe, is stuck in the past.
Nelson businesses call for federal review of proposed pipelines
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Forty-four Nelson County businesses are among those urging a federal review of all four proposed gas pipelines that would cross Virginia.
