What can finches teach us about the flu?
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As annual flu shot patrons know, immune systems are not perfect and must be constantly reinforced to protect against rapidly evolving pathogens.
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Some restaurants no longer offering straws: Why?
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Americans use 500 million plastic straws—or 1.6 per person on average—every day. Based on this, a typical American will use more than 38,000 plastic straws over the course of a lifetime.
Shenandoah University celebrates Women’s History Month in March
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Shenandoah University will mark Women’s History Month in March with a series of events celebrating women’s leadership and empowerment.
3,000 trees to be planted in Virginia’s Piedmont this spring
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The James River Association, in partnership with Robert E. Lee and Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation Districts, will be planting 3,000 native tree seedlings at eight farms in Albemarle, Amherst, and Nelson counties this spring with volunteers as part of the James River Tree-Athlon.
Shenandoah National Park honors 10 years of support from Shenandoah National Park Trust
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Shenandoah National Park is honoring its philanthropic partner, the Shenandoah National Park Trust, and highlight the tremendous support it has received during its 10-year partnership.
Two people attacked by rabid cat in Staunton
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A cat that attacked two people in Staunton on Wednesday has tested positive for rabies, and Staunton Police are advising anyone who might have had contact with the animal to take the proper precautions.
Virginia releases hunting season final data
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Wildlife biologists with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) have compiled the preliminary figures for the 2017-18 fall/winter hunting season.
Spotlighting investigation leads to arrest of felon in Rockingham County
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Senior K9 Officer Billhimer observed a vehicle casting a small beam of light out of the driver’s side window illuminating an open field where deer commonly occupy on Monday night at approximately 9 p.m.
State Senate votes to protect Virginians from toxic coal ash
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The State Senate voted 37-3 on Tuesday to pass a bill continuing the existing moratorium preventing Virginia from issuing permits to close coal ash ponds throughout the state, but allows Dominion Energy Virginia to close six ponds that have already have already been excavated and dewatered.
Charlottesville to implement deer population management operation
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The City of Charlottesville will be working with a wildlife management specialist to implement a deer management operation that will begin in February and end in March 2018.
