BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: A 5-pound toy poodle already doesn't have much weight margin if it stops eating, especially a 5-pound toy poodle that is ready to give birth. "A bigger dog can handle more days of not eating, a smaller dog will be in trouble faster," said Julie Cecere, clinical associate professor of theriogenology animal reproductive science at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Jennifer Anders of Wytheville noticed i  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 9 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on Aug. 8, 2024: The Alexandria Police Department (APD) was awarded Advanced Law Enforcement Re-accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) on Saturday, July 27, marking 38 consecutive years the department has held this prestigious status. CALEA reaccreditation is the internationally recognized gold standard for public safety agencies, requiring adherence to o  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 9 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 8, 2024: * * * Virginia announces 23 grants in 12 regions across the Commonwealth * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin today awarded a total of $126 million in Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP) development grants for 23 sites across the Commonwealth. Administered by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), this discretionary program partners with localities, utilities, a  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 9 -- Booz Allen Hamilton, an information technology information company, issued the following news release: * * * $8B BPA builds on decades of IT modernization for agency * * * MCLEAN, VA - Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) today announced it was awarded a spot on the $8 billion Information Technology Supplies and Support Services 2nd generation (ITSSS-2) blanket purchase agreement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This is the largest IT contract vehicle ev  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- Christendom College issued the following news: George A. Harne, Ph.D., delivered his first public address as Christendom College's new president at Chelsea Academy's summer conference at the end of July. Speaking on the topic of "The Contemplative Statesman," Dr. Harne spoke at length on the interplay between contemplation and effective statesmanship, arguing that one cannot excel as a statesman without first engaging in the contemplative life. The conference,   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The summer stint at the Alaska Native Medical Center offered insight into America's diverse landscape of patient care and nature. * * * By Dina Weinstein Most Doctor of Pharmacy students in Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Pharmacy complete their clinical rotations in the Richmond area or elsewhere in Virginia. But this summer, ahead of their fourth and final year of school, five Phar  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Summer is a popular season to get a pair of binoculars and go out looking for the birds, bears, and bobcats, a pastime that is significantly on the rise for members of Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities. A study published in the journal People and Nature provides new insight on the variables that encourage and foster participation. "A lot of research prior to ours focuses on a deficit-based framework," sa  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 9 -- The Virginia National Guard issued the following news: By Cotton Puryear, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs The Virginia National Guard has staged Soldiers with tactical trucks capable of high water transportation Aug. 8, 2024, at VNG facilities in Lynchburg, Danville and Petersburg in order to support the response to impacts of Tropical Storm Debby. The personnel will be ready conduct missions Thursday morning and will link up with local emergency managers t  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia's economy is feeling the pinch from a widespread lack of affordable child care options, forcing many parents to reduce their working hours, pass up promotions, or leave the workforce entirely. The impact is particularly severe in the Danville-Pittsylvania County region, where over half of child care centers report waitlists, according to a study by the Center for Economic and Community Engagement. Recognizing tha  more

ETTRICK, Virginia, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * The Black Voter Survey will collect views on current events and politics leading up to the 2024 General Election. * * * Virginia State University's John Mercer Langston Institute (JMLI) for Political Leadership is seeking help from Black voters to participate in a survey to learn more about their attitudes toward current events and today's political climate. The Institute is seeking individuals w  more