COVID uptick in area that began in early summer may be coming to an end, for now
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Since early summer, there has been an uptick in COVID-19 diagnoses, emergency room visits and hospitalizations in the region.
Search Results for wildlife
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Roddy Scheer: Are there any grasses for lawns and paths that don’t need mowing?
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Most of the grass across the U.S. is a species known as Kentucky Bluegrass, which might not be the best choice where the environment is a concern.
Virginia schools recognized for environmental literacy in the classroom
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The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is recognizing schools throughout the state that include environmental literacy in the classroom.
Project 2025: The damage that Trump could do to the environment in a second term
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Project 2025 aims to “reclaim” America’s dominance in the oil and gas industries, limit the power of environmental agencies and possibly repeal Biden’s most powerful climate legislation.
Hunters responsible for killing Richmond’s ‘Hollywood Buck’ receive stiff sentences
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Two men charged for illegally killing three deer in Richmond had their day in court in one of the strongest enforcement outcomes for a wildlife violation in recent years.
Roddy Scheer: What are some nature-based solutions to fight climate change?
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As we come to terms with the growing effects of climate change, many are turning to so-called nature-based solutions, which are holistic approaches that promote biodiversity and ecosystem preservation.
Waynesboro Schools celebrates another successful summer of programming
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As summer ends, Waynesboro Schools is proud to highlight the success of their Extended School Year (ESY) summer programs at secondary schools.
Roddy Scheer: Is it ethical for birders to use ‘playback’ to see birds?
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Birders and wildlife photographers can become frustrated or overzealous when searching for elusive species.
White House report on plastic pollution sets goal to eliminate single-use by 2035
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The CEQ issued the first-ever report out of the White House addressing plastic pollution and seeks to eliminate single-use plastics by 2027.
Health alert issued in Virginia after cat tests positive for rabies virus
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A cat has tested positive for the rabies virus in Mechanicsville, according to a statement issued by the Chickahominy Health District.
