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As the government shutdown enters a fourth week, hunger is a growing concern as grocery bills remain high and federal assistance programs run out of money.
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The Virginia Film Festival kicks off today, and one documentary could spark changes in high school education nationwide. It’s called Multiple Choice, and it profiles a unique approach – combining academics with vocational training at a time when artificial intelligence could cost many Americans their jobs. Sandy Hausman has this preview.
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The organization is slowly expanding its Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow to add water back to the regional aquifer.
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The New River Valley is seeing slowing job numbers, mostly in the manufacturing sector. Roxy Todd reports on what’s driving the downturn.
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News deserts are a growing trend, but a couple of newspaper publishers intend to serve the local audience for many years to come.
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Economists are expecting Virginia's unemployment to increase.
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“Families are now facing less access to federal loans, smaller grants and greater uncertainty,” said former Delegate Chris Peace.
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“If you want to have two engines running full speed those are the two you want to have,” said Virginia Secretary of Finance Stephen Cummings
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Merck is the third drug manufacturer to announce new facilities in Virginia in recent weeks. The other locations include Albemarle and Goochland counties.
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The founder of the Virginia Public Access Project visited Roanoke last week to promote his new book. His lasting legacy is founding the Virginia Public Access Project, which aggregates data about campaigns, elected officials and lobbyists, offering it up to the public free of charge.
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Zoning ordinances have become the latest tool that localities in Virginia are using to discourage or prevent the opening of abortion clinics in their jurisdictions. Bedford County changed its zoning definitions this summer and now Lynchburg is following suit.Cardinal News reporter Emma Malinak is covering this story, and she spoke with Fred Echols.
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As power bills rise, the politics of energy are taking center stage in the race for governor.