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Farmers eligible for emergency loans in 15 Virginia localities due to drought conditions
Fifteen localities in Virginia including Augusta County, Rockingham County and the City of Waynesboro have been designated primary disaster areas due to drought conditions. The disaster declaration by the U.S. Department of Agriculture allows farms to apply for emergency loan assistance to combat the challenges associated with the lack of water.
weSurvive pairs Appalachian cancer survivors with health advisers
Researchers at the University of Virginia are hoping to improve the quality of life for post-treatment cancer survivors in Appalachia. The weSurvive program provides free group and one-on-one nutrition and exercise guidance for rural, adult patients. It was created by Kathleen Porter — a registered dietitian at the UVA Cancer Center — through a $770,000 research grant from the American Cancer Society.
VPM Daily Newscast: Aug. 1, 2024
The VPM Daily Newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Episodes are recorded the night before. Listeners can subscribe through NPR One , Apple Podcasts , Megaphone , Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Here’s a recap of the top stories on the...
U.S. unemployment reaches three-year high, Virginia steady at 2.7%
ROANOKE, Va. – Unemployment reached a three-year high, rising to 4.1% nationwide in June. “It’s a tough market,” said Zenith Barrett, the vice president of advancement with Goodwill Industries of the Valleys. She says there are job opportunities in Southwest Virginia, particularly in healthcare, advanced manufacturing, construction,...
New non-profit to tackle healthcare workforce shortage across Virginia
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new non-profit is tackling two critical issues: the shortage of healthcare workers and the need for more jobs that pay a living wage. And a program here in western Virginia could provide a model for the rest of the state. The story is familiar to...
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck coming to Maryland, Virginia
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Maryland and Virginia Hello Kitty fans unite! The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is coming to Pentagon City in Virginia on Aug. 3 and then stopping by Bethesda in Maryland on Aug. 10. Hello Kitty enthusiasts can visit the trucks between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to buy merchandise and treats […]
Good luck: Three times recounts have overturned elections
As Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) hopes a recount in his primary will save him from losing his seat in Congress, the rarity of recounts changing results means he should not get his hopes up. In recent years, few race results have changed after recounts despite many election challenges. With Good looking for a miracle in […]
Appomattox among counties to benefit from broadband grant
PALMYRA, Va. – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the award of $12.2 million in Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) grant funding to Firefly Fiber Broadband, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative. The funding will support the $48.6 million project, in partnership with Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, Dominion Energy, and county...