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CDC: Vaping Combined With Marijuana Use and Vitamin E Acetate Could Cause Injury

ATLANTA — The CDC says it’s making progress in the investigation into vaping lung injuries and deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced this weekend that vitamin E…

November 11, 2019

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Things You Should Do To Avoid Distraction When Driving Long Distance

All drivers are guilty of getting distracted while on the road every now and then. Unfortunately, being distracted while driving for long distances is known to be one of the…

November 3, 2019

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Iodine, An Equally Important Nutrient

The human body demands a well-rounded, highly nutritional diet in order to function. Although most health-nuts and casual dieters have heard of vitamins, fiber, and complex carbohydrates, critical minerals often…

September 25, 2019

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VIPD: ‘Caucasian’ Man Found Hanging From Boom At Saga Haven Marina on Saturday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Police Department patrol officers from the Mariel C. Newton Command, members of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, along with Emergency Medical Technicians responded to a 911…

John McCarthy September 8, 2019

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7 Pit Bulls Put To Death After Viciously Attacking 84-Year-Old Man In Clifton Hill

MID-ISLAND, St. Croix — An elderly Estate Clifton Hill resident reported to police that he was viciously attacked by a pack of seven pit bulls belonging to his neighbor two…

John McCarthy September 6, 2019

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Common Accidents In The Workplace & What To Do When You Find Yourself Involved In One

Your place of work should be a safe place for you. However, accidents can happen anywhere. You can't stop accidents from happening, but you can prepare yourself for when it…

August 30, 2019

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7 Common Injuries Caused By Vehicular Accidents And How To Deal With Them

When a car crash occurs, there may be a reason that your devastating injuries could have been prevented. What appears to be a terrible accident actually occurred because someone acted…

August 13, 2019

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Leptospirosis Sets In On Humans In USVI After Major Hurricanes Irma and Maria

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — After the first human case of leptospirosis was reported in the territory following Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the U.S. Virgin Islands arbovirus surveillance system (VIASS) was created…

July 31, 2019

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AARP Community Challenge To Facilitate First Bike Path In The U.S. Virgin Islands

CHRISTIANSTED — AARP announced the awardees for its 2019 AARP Community Challenge grant program, including a recipient right here in the U.S. Virgin Islands. A total of nearly $1.6 million…

July 30, 2019

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Government Complex Is Closed Due To Sewage and Water Leak In The Building

CRUZ BAY — The general public is being advised that the Government Complex on St. John will be closed until Wednesday because of an "overspill of raw sewage that affected…

July 30, 2019