Tips on protecting bird flocks from avian flu
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Virginia Cooperative Extension is reminding people with backyard chickens and small commercial flocks to remain vigilant to protect their animals from the avian flu.
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Hurricane Junior Golf Tour makes stop in Charlottesville
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The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour traveled to Charlottesville May 30-31 for The College Prep Series at UVA.
Virginia Tech Board of Visitors sets next year’s university budget at $1.4 billion
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The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved a $1.4 billion university budget for the next fiscal year (July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016) at its meeting on campus today.
Virginia Tech test site receives more flexibility for drone research
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Officials with the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership at Virginia Tech welcomed the Federal Aviation Administration’s announcement last week that it will soon be simpler for the six unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) test sites to conduct research.
Hurricane season is upon us: Make plans now to care for pets before or during a storm
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With one hurricane already on the books this year, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reminds pet owners to think now about how to care for their animals during a hurricane or severe summer storm.
Friends of Nelson joins grassroots coalition protesting FERC over proposed pipeline
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Today, on the steps outside the Washington office of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Friends of Nelson is protesting what it calls FERC’s flagrant disregard for the public in the permitting process for the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
Virginia Tech scientist’s materials research puts ‘smart buildings’ on the grid
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Timothy Long, one of three Virginia Outstanding Scientists for 2015, tells how materials of the future can be created to serve multiple functions
Rockingham County Fair cancels all live poultry exhibits for 2015 Fair
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The Rockingham County Fair Association announced Wednesday that it has canceled all live poultry exhibits for the 2015 County Fair.
Obama administration issues rule to protect 57 percent of Virginia’s streams
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Over 28,0000 miles of Virginia’s streams, including those feeding the James and Potomac Rivers, will gain federal protections under a final rule signed today by top Obama administration officials.
Governor McAuliffe, Board of Education announce 2015 Virginia Index of Performance Awards
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Governor Terry McAuliffe and the state Board of Education announced last week that 252 schools and four school divisions earned 2015 Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) awards for advanced learning and achievement.
