If a researcher were to sit down at the end of 2021 and tabulate and record the number of times individual key words were mentioned over the course of the year, “vaccine” would surely be near the top. The advent of COVID-19 vaccines and the key role they have played in slowing the spread of the virus and helping us get closer to pandemic’s end has not only been at the forefront of global discourse but has also served as a reminder of how effective vaccination – or immunization, as it is also known – can be in protecting us from a number of illnesses both mild and severe.

Of all the things we have learned throughout this historic time, the one fact that perhaps can have the farthest-reaching impact for each of us individually and collectively is that our health means everything. It has always been true but perhaps never truer than now. We have been reminded of how fragile our health can be and how essential it is to do all that we can to protect it so that we can enjoy the things we love and take advantage of all that life has to offer.

One of the safest and most effective ways we can protect not only our health but the health of others is by getting vaccinated against preventable diseases. Immunizations are recommended for all ages, from birth through senior adulthood. Following recommended vaccination schedules can help ensure that you and your family stay healthy and protected from preventable serious disease. And it helps make your community healthier too, by reducing the spread of infectious illness. Click the button below to view the recommended vaccination schedule from birth.

Please join the Sacred Heart Catholic School community in welcoming Mr. Matthew Weatherford as their new principal. Mr. Weatherford is a Pittsylvania County native and graduated from Dan River High School where he spent the last six years as an assistant principal. Having an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro and a master's degree from Arkansas State-Jonesboro Campus, Mr. Weatherford comes highly prepared for the new leadership role. 

Mr. Weatherford is looking forward to a new era at the school with a new principal and a new priest, Father Anthony Senyah who also started this summer.

If you would like to learn more about SHCS, you can visit our website at sheartschool.com or email Casey Scarce at cscarce@sheartschool.com.

Unique Industries is a family-owned business with over 50 years of industry experience. When you work for Unique, you get all the perks of larger corporations, such as 401K, multiple choices of healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and more. However, the difference between them and a larger corporation is that at Unique, they are family. Your CEO and management team are involved in day-to-day operations and make sure that each location sees how much they are appreciated through annual company picnics and holiday luncheons. So if you're looking for a job that is exciting, rewarding, and team-focused - then apply today!

They are seeking a Recruiter to work in the Blairs, VA Distribution Center. The Recruiter will be responsible for delivering all facets of recruiting success for all Warehousing Operations positions. This includes but is not limited to recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of candidates. In addition, the Recruiter is responsible for University relationships, temporary agency relationships, overseeing Career/Hiring Fairs, and overseeing recruitment advertisements.