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.
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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.
Western Washington University professor completes study of mercury contamination in South River
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The South River flows along the western foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, coiling its way across farmlands and through small towns, marching north to join first the Shenandoah and then the Potomac before eventually emptying into the Chesapeake Bay.
How did it get this bad?
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How did it get this bad? A study published recently in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that telling conservatives that a light bulb is good for the environment makes them less likely to buy it.
Virginia Tech scientists to examine antibiotic resistance in food chain from farm to fork
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Growing evidence suggests that agricultural practices, especially widespread antibiotic use, could be contributing to the increasing antibiotic resistance problem in humans.
NCAA announces baseball regional host sites: UVA, no surprise, not on the list
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The NCAA Division I Baseball Committee announced the 16 regional sites for the 69th annual NCAA Division I Baseball Championship. For the first time since 2009, UVA (34-22) is not a regional host site.
Scientists embark on expedition to Antarctica to study temperature effects on the brain
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A team of scientists with the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute will travel to Antarctica to find out, for the first time, how rising temperatures affect the brains and hearts of the icefish – and what it means for the rest of the world.
With hurricane season in mind, make home repairs, preparations
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Winds and rains from hurricanes or tropical storms can cause significant damage to personal property. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety encourages residents to strengthen the critical elements of their property to protect it from hurricane damage.
Livestock disaster plans can offer peace of mind
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When storms hit, disaster plans help livestock farmers weather the damages. This past February, Wise County cattleman Danny Cantrell lost 13 calves because of 20-plus inches of snow combined with 20-below nighttime temperatures.
