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Zika Virus Visits VA

Zika is a virus transmitted from mosquitoes to people and can be passed on by mothers to unborn babies and possibly through intercourse, as well. Richmond Times-Dispatch has reported on the first case of Zika found in Virginia. Heather Baker, mother of three, had symptoms of swollen lymph nodes, joint pain, and rashes and believes she picked up the virus during her mission trip to Guatemala in November.

Suspects Seem Sturdy

Regarding the Nicole Lovell case, Richmond Times-Dispatch writes that Virginia Tech students Natalie Keepers and David Eisenhauer, who are being charged for the murder, were considered normal citizens by everyone who knew them. Both seemingly highly motivated freshmen, Eisenhauer is an engineering student with the goal of developing technology for the military and a Division 1 track athlete, while Keepers was an intern at NASA and planned to major in aerospace and ocean and naval engineering. Authorities are struggling to find any motive on the case, all comments and situations on the suspects prove to be shockingly normal.

Fort Pickett Revival

The Roanoke Times has discovered that Fort Pickett located in Southside Virginia will be home for a new embassy security training facility. By 2019 and after $416 million in renovations, the military base will train 8,000 to 10,000 people each year. Upon completion of training, military members will be assigned to further protect U.S. missions, members, and embassies all over the world.