Local company named one of Forbes's best employers for 2025 America's Best Startup Employers
WEIRTON, W.Va. — Forbes ranked Form Energy among the best employers in its 2025 list of America’s Best Startup Employers Tuesday. Form Energy ranked #173 of 500, according to the…
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School, Church, Business closings and Delays for Jan. 7, 2025
Wintry weather is impacting most of our viewing area and with that comes delays and closings. Here is a list of closings and delays, for more information on our website…
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In the last 10 years, the traditional role the United States played in the international…
Colonial Heights nursing home abuse case still developing, prosecutors say new evidence, victims are coming to light
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Henrico nursing home fined, denied Medicare, Medicaid payments after violations
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Virginia governor vetoes comprehensive AI consumer protections
The legislation would have made Virginia the second state to enact such AI rules.
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Black market pot regularly contains toxic mold, ASU study finds. Is it making users sick?
More than 16% of the samples tested contained fusarium mycotoxins, even though none of the samples showed obvious mold growth.
‘Stand with Ukraine’ candlelight vigil for heroes at Oceanfront
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Tidewater Ukrainian Cultural Association will ‘Stand with Ukraine’ Friday night at the Oceanfront. The…
These businesses are supporting fallen Virginia Beach officers’ families
Businesses in Hampton Roads are raising money to support the families of two Virginia Beach police officers who died in…
Lawmakers work to assess impacts of federal workforce, funding cuts on Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia lawmakers are working to assess the effects of cuts to the federal workforce and funding reductions…
Virginia Senate Looks To Ban Sale Of People’s Location Data
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Charting the Future of AI Regulation: Virginia Poised to Become Second State to Enact Law Governing High-Risk AI Systems
Virginia has taken a step closer to becoming the second state (after Colorado) to enact comprehensive legislation addressing discrimination stemming from the use of artificial intelligence (AI), with the states…
Girl, 14, suffered from ulcerative colitis for years… the mysterious cause should terrify all families
A teenager in Ohio suffered a mystery health crisis for two years before the culprit was found lurking in the family's home. After coming down with Covid in 2020 at age…
Nursing home administrator held accountable for what happened inside Raleigh Court Health and Rehab
ROANOKE, Va. – Police investigated multiple reports of possible neglect at a Roanoke nursing home but no charges were ever filed. That left local families frustrated that no one was…
Virginia public schools face uncertainty due to federal government changes
Parents, educators and school officials in Virginia are bracing for the impact of sweeping federal education cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia…
Why your shower curtain is toxic and what to use instead
Want to know what the most toxic item in your bathroom is? It’s your shower curtain.While easy mold build up is the key issue with shower curtains, our toxicologists explain…
Black mold on a white limestone: the role of Stachybotrys chartarum in stone heritage deterioration
Wang, Y. et al. Overview of Stachybotrys (Memnoniella) and current species status. Fungal Divers. 71, 17–83 (2015).Article Google Scholar Corda, A. C. I. Icones Fungorum Hucusque Cognitorum. https://archive.org/details/per_cabimicrofilm_aci-corda_1837_1 (1837).Etzel, R.…
WV Heroes – West Virginia University Athletics
Thank you for supporting the 2019 WV Heroes program! Due to the support and generosity of our fans and the tremendous partnership with the West Virginia Lottery. Over 4000 tickets…
Social Security announces big changes for retirees, disability benefits and VA recipients in March 2025
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed significant adjustments impacting retirees, disability beneficiaries, and veterans in March 2025. These changes aim to mitigate the effects of inflation and ensure financial…
‘Mushrooms began growing’: University hit with massive lawsuit over ‘toxic time bomb’ mold in freshman dorm building
The parents of more than 30 college freshmen at Ohio State University have sued the school for what they say are dangerous conditions in one of the school’s dorms. According…
Virginia public schools face uncertainty due to federal government changes
Parents, educators and school officials in Virginia are bracing for the impact of sweeping federal education cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration — moves that could reshape the state’s accountability…
Virginia Is a Model for Lowering Housing Costs
Inflation was likely the most important issue in the November presidential election. Voters seemed particularly concerned about punishing housing costs, which have rendered the American dream unattainable for many families.…
