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On March 20 from 11 a.m. to noon, both Georgann Eubanks and Kat Maier stressed the importance of preserving and using different native plants. They stressed this in not only what they said, but what they wrote. They spoke at the Virginia Festival of the Book event that took place at the Riverview Farm in […]
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On Jan. 29, King County Wastewater Division (WTD) hosted their third class on Zoom in their sustainable yard care series. The class titled Living with Wildlife gave many examples of how to deal with different unwanted wildlife. This class was presented by Kristen Covey, and Monica Van der Vieren who work for WTD in Washington […]
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The transition to online learning at PVCC has been a challenging and confusing one for teachers and students alike. Many of PVCC’s quarantine policies and resources have been based around the academic needs of students. However, it is also important to consider the social needs of students while self-isolating. One thing I found helpful to […]
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Francesca Black, staff writer Living in Central Virginia offers a multitude of options for day trips. A few hours in any direction lands you by the ocean, in the mountains, or, in my case this week, the big city: the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The Smithsonian Institute provides free museums and parks including […]
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For many years, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has provided homes and care to animals without a family or home. This organization has been running since 1866 to prevent wrongful treatment of pets throughout the U.S. and expanded into a large international operation, opening care centers across the globe for a […]
Continue ReadingAmber Monroe, staff writer The 24th annual Festival of the Book was held March 21-25, in Charlottesville. The Festival has continued attracting audiences impacting the local economy. The festival is a time to discover new authors and their books. Readers are able to dive deeper into some of their favorite books or genres and explore […]
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Joe Fowler, staff writer Dr. Karenne Wood responded to a Facebook post during the holiday season. Her friend’s husband rescued a pregnant dog that someone had abandoned on the side of the road in early winter. Unfortunately, the family could not keep the expectant mother because of conflicts between the dog and the family cat. […]
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