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News from August 2023

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Fairfax County set to begin distributing cash benefits through guaranteed income pilot program

By Old Dominion News Report | Aug 30, 2023

On Aug. 25, Fairfax County launched a pilot program, extending a monthly cash benefit of $750 to qualifying families, joining a broader trend of governmental efforts to provide direct economic assistance. The program seeks to alleviate financial challenges while also sparking discussions about maintaining fiscal responsibility within government spending.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Virginia during week ending July 29

By Old Dominion News | Aug 29, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Virginia in the week ending July 29, making up less than 0.8% of total deaths by all causes in Virginia.

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Warner & Kaine Announce $1.4 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Access to Mental Health Care in Virginia

By Old Dominion News Report | Aug 29, 2023

On August 25, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $1,398,428 in federal funding for the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to expand access to mental health care in Virginia

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Attorney General Miyares Stops Illegal THC Sales in Blackstone

By Old Dominion News Report | Aug 29, 2023

Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced that enforcement actions have been taken against Blackstone Tobacco & Vape, Inc. (Blackstone Tobacco), a Blacksburg, Virginia-based store, after it allegedly sold illegal products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) without child-resistant packaging or labeling and sold THC edibles to an underage consumer in violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCPA).

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Virginia Launches Annual DUI Enforcement and Public Education Campaign: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

By Old Dominion News Report | Aug 29, 2023

On August 28, Virginia launches its 2023 Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over DUI enforcement and public education campaign.

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12 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Virginia during week ending July 29

By Old Dominion News | Aug 28, 2023

There were 12 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Virginia in the week ending July 29, making up 0.9% of total deaths by all causes in Virginia.

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Hispanic deaths in Virginia decrease to 42 in week ending July 15

By Old Dominion News | Aug 27, 2023

There were 42 Hispanic people who died in Virginia in the week ending July 15, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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254 people die from diseases of the heart in Virginia during week ending July 29

By Old Dominion News | Aug 27, 2023

There were 254 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Virginia in the week ending July 29, making up 19.1% of total deaths by all causes in Virginia.

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Virginia ranked 13th in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Old Dominion News | Aug 27, 2023

With $404,989 in loans issued, Virginia ranked 13th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Virginia ranks fourth in total VA home loans during Q2

By Old Dominion News | Aug 27, 2023

Virginia ranked fourth in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2023 with 5,338 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Virginia ranked 13th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Old Dominion News | Aug 26, 2023

With $395,516 in loans issued, Virginia ranked 13th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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304 people die from cancer in Virginia during week ending July 29

By Old Dominion News | Aug 26, 2023

There were 304 deaths from cancer reported in Virginia in the week ending July 29, making up 22.9% of total deaths by all causes in Virginia.

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Virginia ranks fourth in total VA home loans during Q1

By Old Dominion News | Aug 26, 2023

Virginia ranked fourth in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2023 with 6,195 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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70 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Virginia during week ending July 29

By Old Dominion News | Aug 25, 2023

There were 70 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Virginia in the week ending July 29, making up 5.3% of total deaths by all causes in Virginia.

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Virginia ranked 12th in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2022

By Old Dominion News | Aug 25, 2023

With $415,497 in loans issued, Virginia ranked 12th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Virginia ranks fourth in total VA home loans during Q4 2022

By Old Dominion News | Aug 25, 2023

Virginia ranked fourth in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2022 with 8,702 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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67 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Virginia during week ending July 29

By Old Dominion News | Aug 25, 2023

There were 67 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Virginia in the week ending July 29, making up five% of total deaths by all causes in Virginia.

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Virginia ranked 11th in average VA home loan amount in Q3 2022

By Old Dominion News | Aug 24, 2023

With $433,794 in loans issued, Virginia ranked 11th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2022, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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39 people die from diabetes mellitus in Virginia during week ending July 29

By Old Dominion News | Aug 24, 2023

There were 39 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Virginia in the week ending July 29, making up 2.9% of total deaths by all causes in Virginia.

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Virginia ranks fourth in total VA home loans during Q3 2022

By Old Dominion News | Aug 24, 2023

Virginia ranked fourth in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2022 with 10,291 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.