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The Sound of DNA - 7.3.09

A University of Virginia student from Stuart's Draft has taken top honors in an international competition to turn a strand of DNA into music.  WVTF's Sandy Hausman has that story.

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Safe Kids at Camp - 7.3.09

If your kids are going to summer camp, the Virginia Health Department has some recommendations to protect them from the H1N1 virus.  WVTF's Beverly Amsler reports.

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Virginia lawmakers say no to rate hike request - 7.2.09

Members of Virginia's General Assembly are speaking against Appalachian Power Company's latest rate hike request.  Business and community leaders also criticized the utility for bad timing, at a hearing before the State Corporation Commission.  WVTF's Joe Staniunas reports.

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Writing on the Freedom Wall - 7.1.09

A Charlottesville group has won $10,000 in a national urban planning competition.  WVTF's Sandy Hausman reports on the unusual monument that beat 82 other entries to take 2nd place.

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New Virginia laws take effect - 7.1.09

The realization many Virginians have suffered as a result of the economic downturn and mortgage crisis prompted lawmakers during the last General Assembly session to introduce legislation focused on consumer protection.  Those are just a portion of the new state laws that took effect July 1st.  WVTF's Tommie McNeil has more from the State Capitol.

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Spring rains effect wine harvest - 7.1.09

The recessionisn't necessarily having a negative impact on every industry.  In recent years, Virginia winemakers have experienced exceptional grape crops and increased market presence.  But, as WVTF's Tamar Hallerman found out, they still have plenty of other challenges to overcome.

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Lack of funding grounds Hatton Ferry - 6.30.09

A 140 year old tradition may have come to an end Sunday when the Hatton Ferry made one last crossing from Buckingham to Scottsville.  It's the last pole ferry in the nation, but as WVTF's Sandy Hausman reports, Richmond has cut the ferry's funding.

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Autism & Early Detection - 6.30.09

More children are being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders than ever before. WVTF's Tamar Hallerman has this report on what Virginia lawmakers and researchers are doing to make sure autism is identified earlier.

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Bottled Water Battle - 6.29.09

As temperatures climb, where do thirsty peple turn for water? Demand for bottled water has slipped for the first time in a decade. Still, some Virginia Congress members remain concerned about the water....and the bottles.  Elizabeth Wynne Johnson reports.

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Off to See the Wizard - 6.26.09

Even though the economy is suffering, Abingdon's tourism industry is thriving. Barter Theatre is always the town's main tourist attraction, but this summer the entire town is joining in on the big, popular music production. Teresa Keller reports.

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