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Virginia Tech veterinary docs save Elmer, the smart, stubborn pet pig from Covington
Elmer, a pet pig from Covington, was in obvious agony – the docs would find out later, due to a swollen bladder caused by a sandy buildup of minerals that left no way for urine to pass.
VDOT: Two Augusta County roads closed next week for rail crossing work
Parts of Route 642 (Mule Academy Road) and Route 637 (Jericho Road) in Augusta County are scheduled to be closed during the week of Aug. 3-7.
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Waynesboro: Ryan Waters Band coming to the Wayne Theatre on Aug. 21
The Ryan Waters Band is coming to the stage at the Wayne Theatre in Downtown Waynesboro on Saturday, Aug. 21, at 7:30 p.m.
Rockingham County: Timberville woman dies from injuries in two-vehicle crash
A passenger in a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Thursday on Route 42 in Rockingham County died from her injuries a day later.
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Virginia Tech veterinary docs save Elmer, the smart, stubborn pet pig from Covington
Elmer, a pet pig from Covington, was in obvious agony – the docs would find out later, due to a swollen bladder caused by a sandy buildup of minerals that left no way for urine to pass.
Virginia: Drought advisories remain in effect despite beneficial rains over the past week
We got us some rain in the past week, up to six inches in some parts of Virginia, but we’re still not out of the woods in terms of the ongoing long-term drought.
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