A General Assembly subcommittee began work on marijuana legislation Tuesday, as a coalition of opponents spoke out against legalization. Members of the Senate Rehabilitation and Social Services – Subcommittee on Marijuana heard from the public, but most of their discussion centered on how the state should regulate the industry. “I […]
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Preschool Staff Get Their First Dose
The staff of Shenandoah Preschool celebrate getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday. “Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital is doing an amazing job at getting the vaccine out,” said a spokeswoman. “The process was very easy and smooth.” Pictured are Michelle Riley, Bethany Hull, Mona Koth, Jenna Donahue, […]
Flu has yet to be reported in central Virginia
Health experts were worried about a double threat of the flu season on top of the pandemic. So far in 2020, that is not the case. This time last year, flu was wide-spread in Virginia. Now, we are seeing the opposite. The Thomas Jefferson Health District has not seen a […]
Central Shenandoah Health District looking for volunteers
he Central Shenandoah Health District is looking for volunteers to help distribute the COVID-19 vaccine. The district is calling for people to join the Virginia Medical Reserve Corps. They are looking for medical and non-medical volunteers to help with COVID-19 vaccination, testing, education and non-medical needs like translation, logistical and […]