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How to backup files with ease on Windows Transfer
Got a new laptop? It’s shiny new hardware and an upgraded and faster system are sitting there waiting to be used by you. Now the dilemma: all your familiar files and memories are sitting on your old Windows PC, and you don’t want to start over entirely from scratch.
Farm Credit of the Virginias announces new chief credit officer
Farm Credit of the Virginias recently announced that Credit Manager Brad Hewitt, has transitioned into the role of chief credit officer and will continue serving out of the Harrisonburg branch office.
5 amazing Christmas holiday photo card templates you can try
Customizing the templates gives you the freedom to genuinely express best what Christmas means to your family and loved ones. You can choose the design, colors, and even fonts that suit you best.
Holtzman Oil Corp., Holtzman Propane plan Verona expansion
Holtzman Oil Corp. and Holtzman Propane announced plans today to open a new office and showroom in Verona to better serve customers in Augusta County and the surrounding communities. The companies already provide propane, heating oil, lubricants and fuels to residential and commercial customers throughout the region. “The new location will help us become more […]
Farm-to-retail price spread widens during pandemic
It’s common knowledge that the response to COVID-19 severely disrupted the food supply chain, but new information sheds light on how the pandemic widened the gap between what consumers pay at the store and what farmers receive for their products.
Do you always get a settlement from a car accident?
Getting in a car accident is never anything but a bad experience, and it can be a huge headache, in more ways than one.
How to rebuild RAID 0 without losing data
RAID takes the first place for data storing technology when you need high performance and reliability. It seems like having all facilities in a box such as large storage, fault-tolerance, parity check, and high speed.
Highland County’s popular Barn Quilt Trail has a new look, more than 50 barn quilts to explore
The Highland County Chamber of Commerce is rolling out a completely revised and expanded version of its popular Highland County Barn Quilt Trail Brochure.
Devils Backbone’s hosting walk-in concerts, giving back to local food bank
Devils Backbone’s Walk-In Concert is an outdoor, socially distant live music series taking place at Devils Backbone Basecamp in Roseland on Oct. 16, 17 and 18 featuring headliners Mandolin Orange and Sam Bush.
Witty ways to use LED open signs to make a great first impression
When placed strategically in front of your store, a LED open sign can be so impactful in the way it communicates the message.
When will the tourism business recover from the coronavirus?
How long will the coronavirus epidemic last in the world? This question is now asked by everyone, including the tourism business and their clients – tourists.
Why do people love olive oil?
For the past few years, you have probably heard many healthy eating enthusiasts boast about their love for olive oil. This comes as no surprise, seeing that this oil is loaded with healthy antioxidants and helps promote weight loss.
An overview of how the internet has changed the world of marketing
It is no secret that the internet has changed the way that people behave on a daily basis. As a result, marketing has changed as well.
Virtual reality: Next big thing in online casino
VR casinos are expected to be more profitable than the traditional casinos as they provide real life gambling experience and re-enact the gaming experience that you might have playing at a physical casino.
$500K investment will expand LPN programs at Virginia’s Community Colleges
A new partnership with Virginia-based Medical Facilities of America will allow more students to participate in popular nursing programs at Virginia’s Community Colleges.
Why is advanced payroll software so popular among small business owners?
During the past two years, there are a number of advances that have taken place in the field of software. As a result, all business owners now depend on this technology to keep their daily business operations running.
State AGs back effort to regulate online price gouging
A bipartisan coalition of 31 attorneys general has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit to support states’ authority to enforce price gouging regulations to protect consumers during emergencies.
UVA partners with diabetes tech leader to advance Type 1, Type 2 diabetes research
DexCom, Inc. has signed a five-year collaboration agreement with the University of Virginia to advance its research and development efforts on continuous glucose monitoring-based solutions.
How football has changed the world
The influence of the world’s most popular game is not confined to the pitch.
How a podcast is fighting for sex equality across the globe
Sex equality and gay issues are still a hush-hush affair in most corners of the world. As many would believe, it is still looked down upon in many countries.
