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07/24/2018

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Public input sought on offshore wind energy in Virginia

The public can have a say on offshore wind energy in a listening session and town hall on the state's energy plan being held in Hampton Roads, first at CNU, then at Hampton University.

Veteran suicides dropping in state, but still exceed the national rate

The Department of Veterans Affairs has released state-level data on veteran suicides. Virginia's rate is above the overall national suicide rate, although it lower than the national rate for veterans.

HU professor nabs $1.3 million grant to study lung disease

A Hampton University associate professor has been awarded her second $1.3 million grant to study lung disease.

Hokies projected second, U.Va. last in ACC's Coastal; Clemson favored to win title

Virginia Tech was predicted to finish second in the division, while U.Va. was forecasted to come in last, according to results from a vote of 148 media members. Clemson is projected to win the Atlantic Division, and defeat Miami for a second straight season in the ACC championship game.

Extra $1.3M in grants available for Virginia school security jobs

Virginia is making an additional $1.3 million available to cities and counties to fund school resource officer and security officer positions.