ADA progress noted but Virginia still faces accessibility gaps
Roanoke report highlights ongoing ADA issues in Virginia as 56 year old Delois Alexander relied on a motorized chair and faced curb cut shortages. Advocates say many public places remain hard to access, despite ADA laws and state supports, calling for stronger enforcement and education.
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Monticello Unearths 16 New Plantation Sites in Chesapeake Study
Archaeologists at Monticello uncover 16 previously unknown sites dating from the mid 1700s to the 19th century including slave quarters overseer housing and at least one nail foundry. The project funded by a $600000 Mellon Foundation grant aims to catalog and digitize artifacts and build a comparative database on plantation slavery across Chesapeake sites.
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Weather outlook shows scattered showers this week
The region expects a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today with fog this morning. Tuesday brings partly cloudy skies and a chance of storms, while Wednesday to Thursday show partly cloudy conditions with warm highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s and continued shower chances.
Aggressive driver blamed after fatal I-81 crash
In Botetourt County a tailgating driver followed Ami Lynn Whisler 19 toward an 18 wheeler causing a crash that killed Whisler and seriously injured two men in a convertible. A witness said the other driver sped away after the impact leaving officials with little description.
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Virginia ties with Kobe for biomedical research deal
Roanoke’s Carillon Biomedical Institute joins Kobe city in Japan and the University of Virginia in a cooperative health care research and business venture. The pact aims to turn UVA and Virginia Tech medical research into commercial ventures, linking Roanoke Valley interests with Asian markets. Initial steps offer goodwill and collaboration.
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Driver Gregory Power in I-81 crash identified
The driver Gregory Power age 47 of Jensen Beach Florida was in stable condition after a crash on I-81 between Rockbridge and Wythe counties. His 17 year old nephew remained unnamed and its status was not available. The incident marked the seventh death on the highway this year and state police urge witnesses to call (800) 542 5959 with information.
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New golf club uses secret armor metal for long drives
In Yalesville Connecticut a small company unveils the Controller Driver by NGC Golf using Armor Pierce Metal a blend designed to penetrate armor and boost distance. Reports claim drivers reach 300 to 420 yards with many golfers using 3 woods on par fours and one tester posting a sub par round after 40 years. The unit features a 44 inch shaft and a forgiving centerline with a 78 percent tighter miss than typical drivers. Contact details and price ranges are listed with options from steel to TurboTip graphite and a 30 day tryout program.
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