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Local coaches push safety, education after two AL, WV football players die from head injuries
Read full article: Local coaches push safety, education after two AL, WV football players die from head injuriesLocal football coaches are pushing for safety and education after two teenagers died from head injuries they received while playing football.
Lynchburg Police investigating after fight at Heritage High sends one teen to hospital
Read full article: Lynchburg Police investigating after fight at Heritage High sends one teen to hospitalThe Lynchburg Police Department is investigating after three teens got into a fight at Heritage High School on Monday.
Vaping public health crisis hits Roanoke County teens
Read full article: Vaping public health crisis hits Roanoke County teensROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Vaping has been called the next public health crisis for teens. It’s a problem across the country, commonwealth and even in Roanoke County. Vape pens are also small, easy to hide and easy for kids to get their hands on. However, Nancy Hans who serves as the executive director of the Prevention Council of Roanoke County said that number is still too high. Hans said vape pens are usually filled with tobacco and nicotine, which is an extremely addictive substance.
Police looking for teens who allegedly filmed themselves coughing on produce in Virginia store
Read full article: Police looking for teens who allegedly filmed themselves coughing on produce in Virginia storePolice are searching for teens who allegedly posted a video on social media of themselves coughing on produce in a Purcellville, Virginia, grocery store. According to WTOP, the grocery store immediately took the items in question off the shelf and has taken other measures to ensure the health of its patrons, according to officials. Police are using this situation to urge parents to monitor the activity of minors, as well as what they’re posting on social media.