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DC, Maryland, Virginia emergency units rescue 11 people from disabled boats on Fourth of July
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — First responders rescued 11 people from disabled boats in the Potomac River on the Fourth of July. The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said that it received a distress call just before 10:55 p.m. about a boat that had hit an unlit buoy near Piscataway Creek. […]
Study examines conservation programs that support pollinators
WASHINGTON (VR) — Targeted voluntary conservation practices can help improve and support pollinator populations while benefiting agricultural production nationwide. That was a message conveyed in a Conservation Outcomes webinar hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service during National Pollinator Week. The webinar presented results from a study conducted by Virginia Tech in collaboration with […] The post Study examines conservation programs that support pollinators appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Virginia’s ‘ahead of the curve’ in advancing universal broadband access plans, officials say
RICHMOND, VA (VR) — Amid a national movement to close the digital divide, Virginia continues to lead the way toward universal broadband access. Broadband providers, vendors, state officials and other stakeholders heard about Virginia’s progress in extending broadband infrastructure during the Mid-Atlantic Broadband Summit in Richmond in June. Last summer, Virginia netted $1.48 billion in […] The post Virginia’s ‘ahead of the curve’ in advancing universal broadband access plans, officials say appeared first on The Virginian Review.
You still have a chance to see fireworks in these Triad cities
(WGHP) — Have you missed out on a chance to see fireworks during the Fourth of July? No need to fear, FOX8 has you covered with a list of all the Independence Day/July events that are still scheduled to happen in the Triad. Know about somewhere not on our list, or have a change? Please […]
Bill to improve water quality introduced to State Water Commission
Do you know what's in your water? A bill that was recently introduced to the State Water Commission is centered on eliminating some of the dangerous contaminants you may find in your drinking water was just presented to the state water commission.
Youngkin administration denies FOIA request from member of own task force
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has called for more transparency as the state looks for new ways to handle the growing costs of a program that provides tuition-free college to spouses and children of military veterans killed or disabled as a result of their service. However, Youngkin’s administration isn’t practicing full transparency itself. Kayla Owen — a […] The post Youngkin administration denies FOIA request from member of own task force appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
How to define Southwest Virginia? Here’s one way, and it’s probably controversial
A Big Stone Gap resident proposed a definition, so we drew a map to show what that would include — and what it wouldn't. The post How to define Southwest Virginia? Here’s one way, and it’s probably controversial appeared first on Cardinal News.
Bald eagle soars home after beating potentially fatal injuries
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WVIR) - Newport News witnessed a special homecoming today. A bald eagle—found back in mid-March—has returned to the skies after spending some time at the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro. When the Center received the eagle, she was badly injured, with a large laceration...
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