Public health crisis: Healthy foods are ‘inaccessible’ for many Americans
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The White House released a national strategy to improve public health outcomes and healthy food access this week.
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CPSC urges caution when using portable generators during Tropical Storm Ian
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As Tropical Storm Ian moves out of Florida and approaches the Carolinas and Virginia, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is alerting consumers in the path of this storm about the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning from portable generators and other post-storm hazards.
Virginia Tech meteorologist on Ian: ‘Hunker down for the weekend’
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In Virginia, impacts of Ian will likely be felt late Friday or early Saturday, according to Stephanie Zick at Virginia Tech.
New Dominion Bookshop to host reading with bestselling author Maggie O’Farrell
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New Dominion Bookshop will host a book reading and signing with New York Times bestselling author Maggie O’Farrell on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m.
Seven projects selected for recreational trails program grants
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The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Federal Highway Administration have awarded seven trail projects grants totaling more than $1.5 million through the recreational trails program.
Archives fair to showcase unique collections highlighting Shenandoah Valley history
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A dozen archival institutions from across the region will exhibit unique collections that showcase Valley history during the Shenandoah Valley Archives Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Manchin drops request to include expedited review for energy projects in funding bill
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West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin has dropped his request to include a proposal to expedite the permitting and environmental review process for new energy projects in a government funding extension, opening the door for the funding extension to pass in the U.S. Senate.
The yurt life: Young Waynesboro couple lives simply, naturally, in 430 square feet
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Maitlyn of Waynesboro just made a big change in her life. after the change she and her boyfriend made to live in a 430-square-foot yurt.
Twin study: Consequences of drinking as teen can have health impact for decades
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Teen alcohol misuse is a catalyst of poor life satisfaction and health outcomes later in life, a new Virginia Commonwealth University and Rutgers University-led study found.
Coalition hires counsel to protect endangered right whale from offshore Virginia wind project
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A coalition of public interest groups have hired counsel to explore a lawsuit protecting the right whale from Dominion Energy’s efforts to place an offshore wind project directly in their habitat off the coast of Virginia.
