Virginia Beach businesses recount Saturday night chaos at the Oceanfront
Witnesses report chaos as hundreds swarmed the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, with some witnesses saying they heard gunshots. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A large group gathering ended in chaos on Saturday…
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New Air System Fights Black Mold on Yachts
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Baby Shark takes a bite for Virginia consumer protection
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The role of mold toxicity in patients with Lyme disease
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Richmond changing FOIA policy after whistleblower complaint
“As you are likely aware, there have been several recent issues regarding timely FOIA responses that have been reported by the local media,” the memo reads.
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Black mold is a fungus that develops in damp spaces, often growing in cardboard, paper, soil, or highly humid areas. It releases toxic chemicals through spores or dust. Common symptoms…
Nursing’s Shanina Knighton explains how moisture in basements causes toxicity
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Carytown welcome sign approved by Planning Commission
More than a decade after it was first proposed, the Carytown Merchants Association has won approval to place a 25-foot-tall sign welcoming drivers to the business district.
Veteran-owned bourbon company raises money for service members
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Richmond-based United Network for Organ Sharing responds to criticism at Congress, calling it 'defamatory'
"UNOS has never engaged in any unlawful behavior," the nonprofit said. "Any statement to the contrary is outrageous and actionable in court."
VA gets GSA request to slash total number of employees who hold purchase cards
This story was updated at 5:33 p.m. Eastern on Feb. 26 to include a statement from a VA spokesperson The Department of Veterans Affairs is being asked to severely limit…
FOIA Friday: Records show protests led to policy changes at Va. colleges
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Vietnam Veteran completes new VA login changes
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Virginia bill aims to change Arlington’s form of government to be more representative
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — On Thursday, Virginia Democratic Delegate Patrick Hope’s bill, HB 2768, passed the House of Delegates 54-40. The bill could change the Arlington County Board’s current form…
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