
Extreme heat creates new wave of problems for Virginia farmers
After surviving late spring frosts and a soaking start to summer, weather is again testing Virginia’s farmers as the threat of drought looms over most of the state.

After surviving late spring frosts and a soaking start to summer, weather is again testing Virginia’s farmers as the threat of drought looms over most of the state.

Former Virginia baseball standout Joe McCarthy made his MLB debut on Thursday night with the San Francisco Giants, batting sixth and going 0-for-4 in an 8-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) have introduced the Mothers and Newborns Success Act, legislation to help reduce the egregious racial inequities in maternal and infant mortality.

More than $866,000 will be awarded to 90 destination marketing organizations through the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s new DMO WanderLove Recovery Grant Program announced in June.

The media business has been changing forever. The latest changes are being attributed by those on the outside looking in to COVID-19, but COVID-19 is an excuse, not a reason.

A judge has denied the request of two Albemarle County men for a preliminary injunction allowing them to opt out of the state mandate to wear facial coverings in public places.

The Virginia DMV will open another five Customer Service Center on Monday, July 27, which will add 500 appointment opportunities each day.

The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force will add a car show to the Warbird Showcase event on Aug. 15 at the Culpeper Regional Airport.

The rage, desperation, and determination which continue to bring tens of thousands of Americans to the streets in protest against racism and injustice hopefully will be just the beginning.

The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the upcoming week.
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