Good News Notes: “A Ph.D. student at Virginia Tech has made history as the first-ever Miss Virginia Volunteer. Breana Turner won the title this weekend in Lynchburg. The 24-year-old earned $10,000 in scholarship money as well as a car and an apartment for her year of service. Turner holds a master’s degree in public health…
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San Antonio Zoo Successfully Breeds One of World’s Most Endangered Species
Good News Notes: “One of the world’s most critically endangered species has been successfully bred at the San Antonio Zoo after 11 years’ work and help from conservationists across the U.S. The zoo’s Center for Conservation and Research has hatched eggs of reticulated flatwoods salamanders, a species that after being decimated by development is down…
Veterinary students to host Community Dog Wash
Good News Notes: “Doctor of veterinary medicine students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine will hold their Community Dog Wash this Saturday, Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Virginia Tech campus.” “Officials say no appointments are necessary, dogs will be washed on a first-come, first-served basis while owners wait.” “Proceeds from…