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Commissioners and Cans food drive aims to support Virginians
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – Come together and help join 30 Commissioners of Revenue across Virginia to make this year’s charitable food drive the largest one yet! For the month of August, the “Commissioners & Cans” food drive will work to put a dent in the severe shortage food banks are experiencing across Virginia. Food […]
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,...