McAuliffe Expands Apprenticeship Programs in Virginia
Governor Terry McAuliffe signs an executive order to boost registered apprenticeships across public and private sectors. He aims to connect jobseekers with in demand positions, building a stronger Virginia workforce and economy. Blue Ridge Community College referenced for related coverage.
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Uranium Marketplace Uncovered in Moldova Intercepts
Eastern Europe authorities with the FBI halted four attempts in five years by gangs linked to Russia aiming to sell radioactive material to Middle Eastern extremists. The latest case in February involved a smuggler offering cesium enough to contaminate city blocks and seeking a Middle East buyer.
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Speaker Vote Divides GOP in House Speaker Contest
The House Freedom Caucus backs long shot Daniel Webster of Florida for speaker, but Kevin McCarthy remains the favorite to win the initial ballot as Republicans decide whom to nominate to replace John Boehner, with a formal full-house vote set for October 29.
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Cemetery Marker Honors Newtown Black Burial Ground
Virginia historic resources approve a marker for Newtown Cemetery the citys only historically black burial ground established 1868 for Black residents of Newtown with records showing burials as early as 1838. The site at Kelley and Hill streets entered state and national historic registers in December and February respectively. A black and gold plaque marks the entrance at Sterling Lee.
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Local Health District Encourages Vaccination Uptake
Laura Kornegay of the Central Shenandoah Health District urges residents to get vaccinated. The appeal stresses community protection and ongoing immunization efforts across the district.
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EmergiCare staff begin flu shot push after Oct. 1
Bethany Shifflett an administrative assistant at EmergiCare in Harrisonburg gets a flu shot on Wednesday. Sharon Palamar a medical assistant at EmergiCare gives coworker Kasey Saunders a nurse practitioner a shot. Health professionals say any time after Oct. 1 is a good time to start vaccinating.
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An Ounce Of Prevention Health Pros Urge Flu Shot
Harrisonburg health professionals urge vaccination now to curb flu season. They cite CDC guidance on timing from Oct. 1 onward and note illness rates with hundreds of thousands hospitalized yearly. Vaccination remains the best defense to prevent infection and spread.
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