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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Jacob Barney talks about curbing invasive species
Jacob Barney joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to talk about invasive species, their impact on native species, and the challenges of managing them. He explained the history and terminology of invasive species, their economic and ecological consequences, and the interdisciplinary approaches being taken to addressing the problem. Barney also highlighted practical steps people can take to prevent their spread.
Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview : William Byrd
VINTON, Va. (WFXR) — The next stop on the Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz preview tour rolls on to Vinton and a look at William Byrd High School. Brad Lutz enters his 6th season as the Terriers head coach. Byrd is coming off of their best season in program history. They went 12-2, won the Region 3D title and lost in the Class 3 state semifinals. The biggest thing for William Byrd is what will they do for an encore.
Southern land-grant universities conduct research for food security
More than 600 million people worldwide are projected to face hunger in 2030, according to the United Nations. One of the United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals is zero hunger, and the United States Food and Drug Administration has committed to reducing food loss and waste by 50 percent in 2030.
W.E. Cundiff Elementary introduces new faculty and staff for 2024-2025
Team Cundiff (W.E. Cundiff Elementary) has added 12 new faculty and staff members for the. Katie Anderson is teaching third grade science and social studies. She was “born and raised in. Roanoke, Virginia” and graduated from Northside High School. “I grew up in the Hollins area, so I...
FIRST ALERT: Storms could produce strong winds, locally heavy rain Sunday
Daily chance of afternoon showers/storms SUN•MON. Strong cold front brings cooler start to September. If you have plans this holiday weekend, remember to stay weather-aware. Although no day will be a washout, each afternoon and evening will feature scattered storms, some of which could be strong to severe. The main hazards we’re monitoring are damaging winds and heavy rain, which may lead to localized flooding.
Evan Copening named William Byrd Top Terrier for 2024-2025 school year
William Byrd High School senior Evan Copening has been named “Top Terrier” at WBHS for. the 2024-2025 school year. This award is the single highest honor bestowed on a student at. William Byrd. Each year five students are nominated by the upcoming senior class in the spring. They...
Pinpoint Weather: Storms possible through Sunday
Scattered showers and storms are likely this evening with the possibility some storms may become strong with up to 40-50 mph wind gusts or severe with 60 mph wind gusts. The weather will become quiet later this evening. Saturday and Sunday will see a likelihood of showers and storms each...
Appalachian Power Company customers experiencing outages due to storms
Some Appalachian Power Company users have been experiencing power outages due to the storms that have been rolling through the region, 10 News has learned. According to the Appalachian Power Company’s outage map there are currently 11,449 outages across the region. To report on outages or look at the...
If You See Purple Paint In North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Leave Now
With fall upon us, everyone's gearing up for hunting season, hiking season, and leafing season. While you're out exploring the wilderness, there's some things you should keep an eye out for, just to make sure you're not putting yourself in a dangerous or unlawful situation.
NTSB recommends stricter ELD regulations after blaming driver fatigue for party bus crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued new recommendations for Electronic Logging Device usage following an investigation into a fatal crash between a semi truck and a party bus. The report was released Wednesday, August 29th after a thorough investigation into the December 2022 crash that left three people dead. The NTSB says that the […] The post NTSB recommends stricter ELD regulations after blaming driver fatigue for party bus crash appeared first on CDLLife.
Virginia Students Make Some Gains on Annual Test Scores; Schools See Less Absenteeism
Virginia students’ reading and math assessments for the 2023-24 school year saw some improvement over last year after months of recovery efforts, according to data released by the Department of Education Tuesday. However, pass rates in other subjects are still behind results from the 2022-23 school year. Pass rates for grades 3 through 8 in […]
Unison’s RCM&D Acquires Virginia Benefits Firm MillenGroup
Maryland-based insurance, benefits and risk management firm RCM&D announced the acquisition of MillenGroup, a Richmond, Virginia-based benefits advisory firm. Laura Millen, founder and senior managing partner, and John Millen, co-founder and managing partner, will join RCM&D’s employee benefits leadership team in Richmond, according to the announcement. RCM&D is a...
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