Medical student’s research shows promise as method to help quit smoking
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The research project of Perisa Ruhi, class of 2018 at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, offers new findings to help change smoking behaviors.
Search Results for tobacco
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Kroger customers in Staunton can order adult beverages online
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Kroger customers now can buy adult beverages through ClickList, the grocer’s online ordering service, and pick them up at the Staunton store, 850 Statler Blvd.
Richlands Creamery LLC to invest in Dinwiddie County, create 17 jobs
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Richlands Creamery LLC will invest $1.7 million in Dinwiddie County to create a new commercial creamery and create 17 new jobs over the next three years. The new creamery will be located at Richlands Dairy Farm, a commercial dairy and agritourism destination near the Town of Blackstone.
Publication highlights Virginia’s peer crowd research initiatives
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Health Education & Behavior Journal published a study that highlights Virginia’s work on using innovative “peer crowd” research to determine which teen subcultures are more at risk of engaging in specific adverse health behaviors, including tobacco and substance use.
KMR Aviation Services Inc. to invest $1 million to expand operation in Bedford County
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KMR Aviation Services Inc., an aviation management company, will invest $1 million to expand its operation in Bedford County. The company will purchase its 7,200-square-foot leased facility and add a new repair center to build and assemble components on location to accommodate its growing client base. The project will create 12 new jobs.
North Carolina holds off late Duke rally, wins 74-69 to advance to ACC Tournament final
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Luke Maye scored 17 points, including North Carolina’s last field goal with 5:33 remaining, and No. 12 North Carolina held off a late rally by No. 5 Duke to advance to the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship game with a 74-69 victory on Friday night.
England Furniture to establish manufacturing operation in Lee County
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England Furniture, a manufacturer of quality upholstered furniture, will establish a manufacturing operation in Lee County at the 32,000-square-foot Lee County Industrial Building. The project will create 79 new jobs.
Panaceutics to invest $5.8 million to establish pharmaceutical manufacturing operation in Pittsylvania County
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Panaceutics, a manufacturer of personalized medicine and nutrition solutions, will invest $5.8 million to establish a research and development and high-tech manufacturing facility in the Ringgold East Industrial Park in Pittsylvania County.
Innovairre Communications, LLC to expand operations, create at least 12 new jobs in Bedford County
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Innovairre Communications LLC, a global manufacturer of direct mail fundraising campaign materials for the nonprofit community, will invest $4.85 million to add state-of-the-art digital printing equipment and expand its operation in Bedford County.
Virginia’s, nation’s largest industry to be celebrated March 18-24
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Virginia and U.S. agriculture will be celebrated during National Ag Week, March 18-24, and the 45th annual National Ag Day will be observed March 20.
