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News from September 2021

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300 people die in Virginia from heart disease in week ending August 7

By Old Dominion News | Sep 30, 2021

There were 300 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Virginia during the week ending August 7, a 3.1 percent increase over the previous week.

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Charlottesville nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.1% since March

By Old Dominion News | Sep 30, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in the Charlottesville metropolitan statistical area was 112,500, a 0.1 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Lynchburg nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.5% since March

By Old Dominion News | Sep 30, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in the Lynchburg metropolitan statistical area was 99,500, a 0.5 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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27 people die from kidney disease in Virginia during week ending July 24

By Old Dominion News | Sep 30, 2021

There were 27 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Virginia in the week ending July 24, making up two percent of total deaths by all causes in Virginia.

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15 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Virginia during week ending July 24

By Old Dominion News | Sep 30, 2021

There were 15 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Virginia in the week ending July 24, making up 1.1 percent of total deaths by all causes in Virginia.

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Virginia: 32 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending August 28

By Old Dominion News | Sep 30, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 32 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending August 28.

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City of Roanoke: City to Host Community Vaccine Events Through December 15

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2021

The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts are offering multiple clinics every week around the Roanoke region where anyone age 12 and up can receive their free COVID-19 vaccine, which includes the first and second doses.

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City of Roanoke: Notice of City Council Meeting Date Change

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2021

Several members of City Council will be attending the Annual VML Conference, from October 3 – 5, 2021; therefore, the first regular City Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2021, in the Council Chamber.

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City of Charlottesville: City Seeks Offers to Acquire Ownership of Confederate Statues

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2021

The City of Charlottesville is seeking offers to acquire ownership of the statues/sculptures of Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson

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City of Roanoke: Construction Begins on New Transit Facility

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2021

The City of Roanoke and Valley Metro announce that MB Contractors was given notice to proceed on Sept. 21, 2021, to start construction on the new Transit Facility, which will be located at the 300 block of Salem Avenue.

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City of Norfolk: HRT Looks to Extend Light Rail to Military Circle Then Pursue Bus Rapid Transit to Naval Station

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2021

NORFOLK - Hampton Roads Transit plans to pursue extending The Tide light rail to the Military Circle Redevelopment Area and invites the public to a conversation on the project.

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City of Norfolk: Norfolk Health Dept. Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccines During Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month on 10/2

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2021

NORFOLK, Va. – In celebration of Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month, the Norfolk Department of Public Health is offering free COVID-19 Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 12 – 2 p.m. at Oceanview Park, at 100 W. Oceanview Ave. in Norfolk.

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City of Alexandria: Seeks Community Input on Del Ray Gateway Project/Colasanto Spray Park Concepts

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2021

The City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities is currently redesigning the existing Colasanto Pool, closed since 2010, at 2700 Mount Vernon Ave.

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City of Alexandria: Launches Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2021

The City of Alexandria has launched a new Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program that will enable owners of commercial and industrial properties to obtain low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy and water efficiency improvements.

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City of Prince George: The Latest Redistrict Map: Petersburg, Hopewell, Part of Prince George Gets New State Senator

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2021

RICHMOND — The state Redistricting Commission will get its first look at an updated state Senate plan that removes some pairing of incumbents, but also, if approved, could mean Petersburg and Hopewell could be shopping for a new state senator.

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City of Prince George: Crater Health District Offering Pfizer-BioNTech Booster COVID-19 Vaccines

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2021

(Petersburg, Va.) – In accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Crater Health District (CHD) is now offering booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for certain eligible populations.

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Virginia received $3.29 billion in school stimulus funds during pandemic

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 29, 2021

The total amount of federal public education stimulus funds that Virginia received from Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic is $3.29 billion, according to a tally from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).

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292 people die in Virginia from cancer in week ending August 7

By Old Dominion News | Sep 29, 2021

There were 292 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Virginia during the week ending August 7, a 10.7 percent decrease from the previous week.

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16 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Virginia during week ending July 17

By Old Dominion News | Sep 29, 2021

There were 16 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Virginia in the week ending July 17, making up 1.1 percent of total deaths by all causes in Virginia.

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Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford nonfarm payroll employees increase by 1.4% since March

By Old Dominion News | Sep 29, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford metropolitan statistical area was 77,600, a 1.4 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.