Health notice: Young raccoon found ill in Norfolk tests positive for rabies
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A juvenile raccoon found in Norfolk has tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was found in the 800 block of Alma Drive on Oct. 21.
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Virginia tabby cat tests positive for rabies; what to do to prevent issues for you, your pets
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A grey tabby cat in the Mechanicsville area has tested positive for the rabies virus. The cat no longer poses a threat to the public, according to the health district.
Madison County wildfire 10 percent contained; smoke visible in several counties
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The Virginia Department of Forestry is responding to a wildfire in Madison County near Syria.
Augusta County: Grand opening set for Nov. 2 for Crimora Park South River access site
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Augusta County will celebrate the grand opening of Crimora Park’s South River access site on Nov. 2 at 11 a.m.
STOP: Staunton residents join together to fight big solar project on New Hope Road
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The individuals behind “Stop Big Solar in Staunton” are not against solar energy or solar panels on local schools and homes.
Drivers beware in Virginia: Fall is breeding season for white-tailed deer
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Fall is here and along with colorful leaves, crisp air and shorter days, comes increased deer movement.
Are manatees trying to tell us something about the Chesapeake Bay?
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When a Florida manatee swims into the Chesapeake Bay, it makes waves. Such was the case on Aug. 19, when one of the gentle giants was photographed munching on underwater grass in the St. Mary’s River in Maryland.
Virginia DWR euthanizes 40,000 trout in effort to control whirling disease
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The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources had to euthanize 40,000 catchable trout to control on outbreak of whirling disease at the state’s fish hatchery.
Fox in Virginia tests positive for rabies virus; health department asking for pet information
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A fox in Virginia has tested positive for the rabies virus, and the health department is asking for information regarding possible exposure to the animal.
Watershed grants awarded to Virginia for next 40 years of Chesapeake Bay conservation
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The U.S. EPA will invest $9.6 million into restoring the Chesapeake Bay with projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
