Virginia Tech researcher Charlie Klauer advises drivers to set up music, GPS, and texts before starting the car—she noted that high school drivers spent 20 percent of their trips glancing at their phones and that touch screens in newer cars add distraction risk.
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Former Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer wore Gamecocks black at the Hokies' season opener on Sunday — supporting his son, Shane, who now coaches South Carolina.
Dr. Sandra Hong of Cleveland Clinic advises families to focus on fall cleaning—especially in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements to remove mold—and to dust, vacuum, wash bedding, and change air filters to ease indoor allergies. She also recommends using antihistamines or nasal sprays if symptoms like sneezing persist.
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