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Photographs obtained by Virginia State Police has law enforcement gravely concerned about the safety of a missing Nelson County man. State and local police have been searching for Kevin Wayne Quick, 45, since he was reported missing Saturday (Feb. 1, 2014) by family.
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The Waynesboro Police Department is assisting with the investigation into a missing person’s case involving a 45-year-old Nelson County man who is also a Waynesboro Police Department police reserve.
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White Hall is hosting its 4th Annual Wine & Chocolate Celebration, which will feature Virginia-based Gearharts Fine Chocolates. Participants will get to sample three different chocolates paired with six wines and listen to local musicians Curtis Prince and Travis Elliott.
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Author Jayne D’Alessandro-Cox, a resident of Keswick, is taking part in several events this month to sign copies of her book, Thomas Jefferson, From Boy to Man. The book is based on historical fact, which spans over seven decades. The informative documentary and numerous rare photos present the reader with a glimpse into the life of Thomas, the boy.
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Gov. Bob McDonnell announced today the recipients of the initial round of fiscal year 2014 planning grants from the planning grants program of the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund (AFID).
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On Saturday and Sunday, September 28-29, the Augusta County Historical Society will sponsor “Conversations from the Grave.” This unique guided tour leads back in time through Staunton’s most beautiful final resting place, Thornrose Cemetery.
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Gov. Bob McDonnell today awarded $6 million in School Security Equipment Grants to improve safety and security for students and teachers in 459 Virginia schools and regional education programs.
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Cideries and orchards in the state have been awarded grants from the Virginia Department of Agriculture to promote growing apples for cider.
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Gov. Bob McDonnell announced this week the schedule of kickoff events across the Commonwealth for the “Virginia Adopts: Campaign for 1,000.” The campaign is an initiative to match 1,000 children currently in foster care with adoptive families. The governor launched the statewide campaign on May 17 from the steps of the Governor’s Mansion during Virginia’s Foster Care Month. The governor also announced today a social media campaign, “100 days, 100 kids,” which will feature the story of a Virginian foster child awaiting adoption each day for 100 days.
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Stabilization of the Afton Mountain slope above Interstate 64 has progressed to the point where closures of I-64 are no longer necessary. The final closure was completed just before noon today. Engineers with the Virginia Department of Transportation determined that the remaining soil can safely be removed without restricting traffic.
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