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Why Virginia may never host the Summer Olympics
Virginia will be too hot to host the Summer Olympics within the next 30 years.Why it matters: Listen, we know that Richmond wouldn't have an Olympic stadium (or even a pro football team, for that matter), but scorching temperatures affect the health of athletes and attendees — Olympic or not.The big picture: An Axios analysis of CarbonPlan data found that in 2050, 60% of the world will experience Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures (WBGT) above 82°F in the usual time period of the Summer Olympics.That's the American College of Sports Medicine's recommended threshold for canceling outdoor, continuous activity to avoid heat...
Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt: Hokies Remain Double-Digit Favorites Against the Commodores As Kickoff Nears
Kickoff time is nearing for the anticipated matchup between the Virginia Tech Hokies of the ACC, and the Vanderbilt Commodores of the SEC. Virginia Tech has mai
Keep tailgate food out of the ‘danger zone’
College football season is here -- and for many fans, that means tailgating. However, experts at Virginia Tech want you to be aware of the unique food safety challenges involved. Melissa Wright, a food safety specialist, says to make sure you’re not leaving food in the dangerous zone, which is...
Grammy and Tony Award winning performers set to take the Moss Arts Center Stage
The Moss Arts Center in Blacksburg is getting ready to kick off its fall season of performances and talks. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. The Moss Arts Center in Blacksburg is getting ready to start it’s 11th season of performances. As always, it’s a schedule filled with an eclectic mix of genres. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more.
Camrett Logistics to upgrade Wythe County warehouse
The company provides warehousing and distribution services for clients that include the Volvo Trucks North America plant in Dublin. The post Camrett Logistics to upgrade Wythe County warehouse appeared first on Cardinal News.
Celebration of Life for Children’s Miracle Network ‘Champion’ Meg Burrow
ROANOKE, Va. – 11-year-old Meg Burrow touched the hearts of thousands and, sadly, passed away last week. Despite being born with a rare genetic disorder and undergoing many procedures and surgeries, Meg always kept a smile on her face. Everyone around her could attest to the warmth she brought when she entered a room.
Feds: Justice coal companies have no defense against move to hold them in contempt
Federal attorneys asking a court to hold 23 of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s family-owned coal companies in contempt for nonpayment of health and safety fines entered a filing this week saying the companies shouldn’t have entered into a payment plan if they knew they couldn’t honor it. The filing, entered Tuesday in the U.S. […]
Reservations for Hunting Opportunities at Virginia State Parks Open Sept. 3
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation manages Virginia State Parks which offer hunting opportunities each year to select parks. Managed hunts are a key tool in managing the deer population and herd health. Participating hunters are asked to support this effort by following harvest guidelines associated with each hunt. New this year is a hunting […]
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