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By Slim Randles You have to know Bert really well before he’ll share his secret with you, but if he...
Read moreWalletHub survey shows Virginia among nation’s most diverse states
The personal finance website WalletHub declares that the American narrative is a story of diversity. Our history tells of many...
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Cherokee actor, writer, and activist DeLanna Studi recounts her life-changing journey along the Trail of Tears
DeLanna Studi in "And So We Walked." Photo by Patrick Weishampel/blankeye.tv. Courtesy of Portland Center Stage...
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Experts urge safe handling as backyard poultry salmonella cases spike
An outbreak of salmonella cases among backyard poultry flocks has experts urging owners to practice safe handling and proper hygiene...
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Locally harvested honey reflects Virginia’s varied landscape
Between its coastline, mountains, rivers and valleys, Virginia’s diverse landscape makes the Old Dominion an ideal place for humans, animals...
Read moreVirginia is sixth-beat state for teachers: WalletHub
The personal finance website WalletHub Monday released its ranking of the most teacher-friendly states in the country. The Commonwealth of...
Read moreBuddy King: How my music devices have evolved
My morning routine involves rising early, between 5:30 and 6:00 and “easing into the day”. Seven days a week, 365...
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While visiting the state fair, ‘Thank a Farmer’
DOSWELL—Virginians visiting the State Fair of Virginia may want to stop at the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s exhibit to “Thank...
Read moreYMCA at Virginia Tech’s second annual Community Change Project begins
The YMCA at Virginia Tech began its second annual Community Change Project Wednesday, Sept. 15. The fundraiser will run through...
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