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A Virginia community group is handing out $6,000 in scholarships to help local high school seniors pursue their dreams. The LaSertoma Club wants to make college and career training more affordable for New Kent students.
A beloved goat sanctuary in Kent just purchased nearly 17 acres of new land that will help them rescue twice as many goats in need. Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats plans to welcome new residents by spring 2027.
A new addiction treatment facility in Chesterfield, Virginia, is opening its doors with 120 beds and a mission to tackle the opioid crisis that costs the state over $5 billion annually. The center comes as overdose deaths in Virginia show their first steady decline since 2024. #
Kent County Council just secured England's largest electric vehicle charging project, bringing 10,000 new charging points to neighborhoods where people need them most. The £12 million initiative will make charging as easy as parking, especially for residents without driveways.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is reinforcing the state's commitment to renewable energy by appointing Josephus Allmond as Chief Energy Officer. The move signals continued support for the Virginia Clean Economy Act, which has been driving the state toward wind and solar power since 2020.
University of Virginia Health becomes the first in the state to offer a groundbreaking treatment for a rare eye cancer that typically spreads to the liver. The innovative procedure delivers targeted chemotherapy while protecting the rest of the body.
Anne Houston, who teaches anatomy at Cave Spring High School, just won Roanoke County's top teaching honor and a year with a brand new SUV. Her secret? Making sure every student understands why learning about the human body matters for their future.
A Virginia heart center just became the first in the state to implant a foam device that could protect people with irregular heartbeats from strokes. The innovative treatment offers hope for patients who can't take blood thinners.
Five community solar projects in Virginia will bring clean energy savings to around 5,000 homes, with families getting discounts on their electric bills without installing any panels. It's clean power made simple.
A new family and consumer science teacher from rural Virginia just became one of the top four educators in her field nationwide. Michelle Williams won three consecutive teaching awards in her first year on the job.
Northern Virginia just unveiled a bold new innovation district designed to transform the region into a global hub where tech companies, universities, and government agencies solve America's biggest challenges together. With Amazon, Northrop Grumman, and Virginia Tech leading the charge, this could reshape how the nation tackles everything from national security to next-generation technology.
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New Zealand Cricket just made history by requiring a new professional league to include women's competition before they'll approve it. The move puts gender equality at the center of the country's biggest cricket overhaul in 21 years.
A Temple University researcher discovered a wildflower species that exists nowhere else on Earth, hiding in plain sight in New Jersey's Pine Barrens for thousands of years. The finding could secure new protections for the rare plant.
New Mexico just closed the door to new uranium mining on state lands, protecting communities that have suffered for generations from radioactive contamination. The state, home to America's worst radioactive spill, is choosing public health over profit despite federal pressure to expand mining.
New York is adjusting its climate strategy with a new 2040 emissions reduction goal, balancing environmental progress with economic realities. The state remains committed to its 2050 net-zero target while creating a more achievable path forward.
Former Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster just donated $100,000 to build pediatric care rooms at a community health center. The gift will fund two medical and two dental treatment rooms for children in Virginia's New River Valley.
A PhD student spotted an unusual shark crawling along the seafloor in Papua New Guinea and realized she'd found a species new to science. The discovery adds to our understanding of these unique paddle-finned creatures that "walk" across coral reefs.
A rural region once underserved by cutting-edge medicine is now attracting cancer patients nationwide. New clinical trials in Southwest Virginia are bringing breakthrough treatments directly to communities that need them most.
Virginia workers can now see salary ranges before applying for jobs, giving them more power in negotiations. The new law also bans employers from asking about previous pay.
Two Virginia counties with century-long growth streaks would be losing population today without immigrants. New data reveals immigration is powering nearly 90% of the state's population growth and keeping its economy humming.
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