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The City of Staunton announces the selection of Courtland Robinson as assistant director of economic development. With a background in economic development and downtown revitalization, Robinson brings experience with local governments and public-private organizations in the Shenandoah Valley.
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U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) renewed their bipartisan push for a national energy efficiency strategy last week by reintroducing an updated version of the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (ESIC).
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Recognizing the potential of microscopic nanotechnology to revolutionize the field of medicine, the University of Virginia has recruited one of the nation’s top experts to serve as co-director of the Institute for Nanoscale and Quantum Scientific and Technological Advanced Research (nanoSTAR).
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Synthetic biology (or “synbio”) refers to the design and fabrication of novel biological parts, devices and systems that do not otherwise occur in nature. Many see it as an extreme version of genetic engineering (GE). But unlike GE, whereby genetic information with certain desirable traits is inserted from one organism into another, synbio uses computers and chemicals to create entirely new organisms.
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Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced in North Chesterfield today that Evonik Industries, one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies, will invest $15 million to relocate and expand its Business and Innovation Center in Chesterfield County.
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U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., the Pew Charitable Trusts, and JPMorgan Chase Bank this week announced a new model disclosure box to help educate consumers about hidden fees often charged by issuers of prepaid cards.
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From March 3 to March 17 the Waynesboro Public Library will be conducting an online survey to find out how our patrons use the library’s computers and Internet connection and how this service has made a positive impact on their lives.
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The Virginia General Assembly is currently deciding whether or not to provide comprehensive dental benefits to pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid and FAMIS MOMS.
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Alisher Dadabayev, MD, a pain management specialist, has joined the Augusta Health Pain Management Clinic in Fishersville. The practice is located in the Medical Office Building on the Augusta Health campus.
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UVa. football coach Mike London announced today the Cavaliers will hold their annual Orange-Blue spring football game on Saturday, April 12 at Scott Stadium. The game will start at 1 p.m. Gates will open at 11 a.m. Admission and parking are free.
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