Darden School honors resilient Virginia businesses
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The University of Virginia Darden School of Business’ Institute for Business in Society announced the winners of the 2013 Tayloe Murphy Resilience Awards competition.
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AG’s office warns of scams linked to ObamaCare rollout
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Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli warned today that in the wake of the October 1st rollout of the health insurance exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA, also known as Obamacare), con artists are already scamming consumers with fake web sites and phone calls.
Virginia Amtrak readership grows
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Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Amtrak Virginia service continues to grow year and after year, delivering statewide benefits, providing vital transportation services, advancing the Commonwealth’s economy, and demonstrating the value and convenience of intercity passenger rail.
Supreme Court declines to hear AG’s challenge to EPA’s endangerment finding
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The U.S. Supreme Court today refused requests to review a lower court decision upholding the Environmental Protection Agency’s finding that greenhouse gases endanger human health and welfare.
Earth Talk: Concerns over essential oils
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Essential oils are more popular than ever for medicinal and therapeutic purposes as well as in fragrances and flavorings for food and drinks.
Glenn Brammer joins Augusta Health Cardiology
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Glenn Brammer, MD, a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, has joined the Augusta Health Cardiology office in Fishersville.
Lights on Afterschool at HEART in Staunton
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Staunton Parks and Recreation is celebrating 30 years of its before and afterschool program called HEART, which stands for Healthy Environmental Afterschool Recreation Time.
Earth Talk: Preventing beach erosion
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Beach erosion is a huge issue for coastal areas in the U.S. and elsewhere. According to the non-profit American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), all beaches endure storms and other natural disturbances that cause them to lose sand, but the causes of beach erosion are not always the same.
#1 UVa. women’s soccer wins in 2OT against #5 Notre Dame
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Junior midfielder Morgan Brian’s (St. Simons Island, Ga.) golden goal in the 101st minute lifted the top-ranked Virginia women’s soccer team to a 3-2 double-overtime victory over No. 5 Notre Dame in front of a school-record 2,838 fans at Klöckner Stadium Thursday night.
McAuliffe releases plan to support Virginia’s rural economy
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Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe on Saturday released his plan to support Virginia’s rural communities, which close to one quarter of Virginians call home.
