Giant pumpkin, melon growers to compete at State Fair
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The State Fair of Virginia will hold its weigh-in for giant pumpkins and giant watermelons at noon on Sept. 24.
Search Results for CDC
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Include your favorite teacher on your back-to-school list
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Parents, grandparents and others with an interest in education have the opportunity to bring agriculture-related resources to a nearby teacher.
Farm Bureau applauds additional funding for forestry department
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The Virginia Department of Forestry will receive increased funding for two vital forestry programs that the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation has supported.
Route 29 Solutions Traffic Alerts: Aug. 15-19
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The following work is scheduled, weather permitting, on the Route 29 corridor in Albemarle County and the city of Charlottesville.
Viewpoints on WVPT: What you need to know about Zika
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The Shenandoah Valley seems a world away from where folks need to worry about Zika, but there have been a handful of reported cases in the area, all attributed to international travel.
Viewpoints on Zika: Remain calm
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Is Zika something that you should be aware of? Yes. Do you need to drape yourself in a mosquito net and slather yourself in bug spray?
Tom Garrett touts NFIB endorsement
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The National Federation of Independent Business endorsed Republican State Sen. Tom Garrett for the Fifth District seat in Congress.
Viewpoints tackles Zika: Wednesday at 7:30 on WVPT
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The Zika virus is making its first appearance in the continental United States, and with its spread across the South American continent impacting the Rio Olympics, it’s time to learn more about Zika.
Warner calls for Congress to return from recess to pass Zika funding
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Sen. Mark Warner urged congressional leaders to call Congress back into session in order to pass emergency funding legislation to address the growing public health threat posed by the Zika virus.
Virginia state lab to begin testing mosquitoes for Zika virus
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The Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) will begin testing mosquitoes in targeted areas across Virginia for Zika virus.
