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Enrollment growing for Virginia’s four-year colleges, community colleges declining
(The Center Square) — College enrollment declined nationwide by 15% from 2010-21 and still hasn't returned to pre-pandemic levels, though the 2023-24 school year was the first since 2020 that schools saw an average increase in enrollment. Virginia colleges also experienced these trends but over a slightly shorter period. As of fall 2023, enrollment in the state’s four-year universities was actually higher than it was at its peak in 2012 but much lower for its community colleges. ...
Baby Kylie thriving back home in Virginia after rare double-lung transplant
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - After undergoing a rare double-lung transplant in Texas, a Central Virginia baby is finally back home and thriving. At 10 months old, Kylie Overfield-Haddix has a new lease on life, able to bounce and blow bubbles like any other normal baby. Only, she’s far from ordinary....
Report: Red tape, new power plant delays put PJM grid 'in peril'
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania sits at the heart of the 13-state electric grid called PJM. That means the state’s role in generating power to keep the lights on in neighboring states is crucial. But a report warns that recent government policy choices have weakened the grid, making it more vulnerable to disruptions. A potential power shortage could hit by 2030 if more problems mount. ...
Virginia Diaper Banks statewide team-up to raise awareness about diaper need
Richmond, VA / Diaper Need Awareness Week is September 23-29, 2024. Diaper Banks, Maternal Health Hubs and diaper pantries across the state in conjunction with Diaper Need Awareness Week will be holding a statewide diaper drive. This is the first step toward establishing a statewide movement to address diaper need. One diaper may seem like a small thing, but not having enough can have serious consequences to babies, young children and their families.
Midsummer-like heat strikes back, but its days are numbered
Last week’s fall preview quickly flipped to a mid-July rewind this week, but cooler, wetter weather appears to be set to return. The post Midsummer-like heat strikes back, but its days are numbered appeared first on Cardinal News.
VA Crisis Line's Switch to 988, Press 1, a Success, Watchdog Finds
The transition of the Veterans Crisis Line to the three-digit "988, press 1" option proved to be a success, although the Department of Veterans Affairs should improve staff support and supervision, a VA Office of Inspector General review has found.The VA, along with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, switched from a 10-digit number to 988 in July 2022, with the Veterans Crisis Line accessed after dialing the three-digit number and pressing one.At the time, VA officials believed they would see an increase of 122% to 154% in calls and moved to hire additional personnel to ensure there would not be...
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