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News from January 2022

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Winchester sees 2.3% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

By Old Dominion News | Jan 15, 2022

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in January in the Winchester metropolitan statistical area was 67,100, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Winchester sees 0.8% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

By Old Dominion News | Jan 15, 2022

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in February in the Winchester metropolitan statistical area was 65,500, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford sees 6.8% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

By Old Dominion News | Jan 15, 2022

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in September in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford metropolitan statistical area was 79,700, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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322 people die in Virginia from heart disease in week ending December 11

By Old Dominion News | Jan 15, 2022

There were 322 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Virginia during the week ending December 11, a 9.6 percent decrease from the previous week.

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171 people die from cancer in Virginia during week ending December 25

By Old Dominion News | Jan 15, 2022

There were 171 deaths from cancer reported in Virginia in the week ending December 25, making up 20.2 percent of total deaths by all causes in Virginia.

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1,179 residents commit suicide in Virginia in 2017

By Old Dominion News | Jan 15, 2022

There were 1,179 Virginia residents who committed suicide in 2017, a 1.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

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122 people die in Virginia with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending December 4

By Old Dominion News | Jan 15, 2022

There were 122 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Virginia during the week ending December 4, a 4.3 percent increase over the previous week.

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Staunton-Waynesboro sees 1.8% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

By Old Dominion News | Jan 15, 2022

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in February in the Staunton-Waynesboro metropolitan statistical area was 50,500, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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272 people die in Virginia from cancer in week ending Dec. 18

By Old Dominion News | Jan 15, 2022

There were 272 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Virginia during the week ending Dec. 18, a 6.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News sees 4.1% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

By Old Dominion News | Jan 15, 2022

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in February in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News metropolitan statistical area was 753,500, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Health District plan two more Vaccination Clinics

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2022

The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania-Danville Health District is encouraging everyone to remain healthy during the new year by getting their COVID-19 vaccination or booster.

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Sentara's 2021 COVID-19 Year in Review

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2022

As we look back at 2021, the year began with renewed hope that the newly authorized COVID-19 vaccines would bring an end to the pandemic.

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Volunteer Ministry Program: Pursuing Healthier, Stronger Communities

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2022

Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry (BSVM), sponsored by the Sisters of Bon Secours, is a service-focused, faith-based year of ministry where about a dozen full-time volunteers serve in various public health roles within our ministry.

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3 Things to Avoid When Shoveling Snow

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2022

In Virginia, winter weather is often greeted with mixed reviews. Some are excited to see snow in the forecast, while others are more inclined to complain until the last flake has melted.

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Opening Keynote Address on January 17

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2022

Opening Keynote Address on January 17 at 8:00 a.m

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Don't Stall 9-1-1, Call 2-1-1

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2022

As many parts of Virginia are preparing for another winter storm this weekend, Henry County residents are reminded to only call 9-1-1 for emergencies.

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Pittsylvania County Offices Closed for MLK Day

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2022

All County convenience centers and the County landfill will remain open.

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Town of Halifax Farmer's Market on January 22

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2022

Town of Halifax Farmer's Market on January 22 at 8:00 AM

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Chamber 101 on January 18

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2022

Chamber 101 on January 18 at 12:00 PM

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Reynolds Homestead in partnership with Envision Critz to host public community meetings regarding Critz Community Center proposal on January 23

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2022

The Reynolds Homestead in partnership with Envision Critz is excited to embark upon a community visioning process designed to support enhancements in Critz