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Stem cells derived from body fat show great potential for treating and possibly even reversing the effects of diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that threatens the vision of millions, new research at the University of Virginia School of Medicine shows.
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Wildlife Center of Virginia’s Wildlife Safaris has a new website from Augusta Free Press.
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine participated in a roundtable with local farmers in Charlottesville on Friday to discuss the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 (the Farm Bill), which was voted out of committee with bipartisan support, and how it will help Virginia farmers and local markets
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The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton VDOT transportation district during the coming weeks.
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Virginia Military Institute will join the Southern Conference as a full member beginning with the 2014-15 academic year. VMI Superintendent General J.H. Binford Peay III made the announcement Friday afternoon after the Board of Visitors voted to accept an invitation for membership from the league.
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Fewer than 1,000 tickets remain for Virginia’s Saturday night NCAA tournament game against Elon. Game time is 6 p.m. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to guarantee admission as this game is expected to sell out.
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Valley Program for Aging Services and the Central Shenandoah Unit of the Medical Reserve Corps, Virginia Department of Health will partner to offer “Know Your Numbers” blood pressure screening and education in June. The events are free to anyone, and will include refreshments and giveaways.
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The Shenandoah Valley Art Center in June is exhibiting the works of SVAC member artists, in an exhibition judged by award winning artist, Eric Kniss
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Waynesboro Public Library has a busy calendar of events on tap for June 2013.
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No. 6 overall seed UVa. opened the 2013 NCAA Baseball Championship with a 2-1 win over Army on Friday (May 31) in the Charlottesville Regional before 3,826 fans at Davenport Field.
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