
Virginia horse tests positive for West Nile Virus
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today announced the state’s first positive case of West Nile Virus in a horse in 2015.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today announced the state’s first positive case of West Nile Virus in a horse in 2015.

The culmination of what was conceived last January during a conversation between Free Nelson Co-Chair Sharon Ponton and Nelson County activist Matt Dwyer will occur when communities in eight states take part in the Aug. 18 Hands Across Our Land.

Virginia Democratic leaders today unveiled a draft bill that will fix the unconstitutional gerrymandering of congressional districts that was struck down by the federal courts in 2014 in Page v. Virginia State Board of Elections, et. al.

UVA director of athletics Craig Littlepage announced Wednesday (Aug. 12) the elevation of six staff members.

Charlottesville Parks & Recreation will present the Carver Flea Market on Saturday, August 22, from 8:00am – 1:00pm at Carver Recreation Center.

Research shows that two hearing aids make speech easier to understand than only one. Just as the brain converts visual input from both eyes into one clearly defined image, it turns the input from two ears into a single sound picture where speech stands out more clearly.

The 114th Congress began with high expectations as the American people sent an urgent message that they wanted change to get our great nation back on track.

Incoming UVA freshman quarterback Nicholas Johns was charged with DUI in an incident on July 26, according to published reports.

Gas prices are falling at the fastest rate since January due to cheaper crude oil costs and the resolution of some refinery issues. Today’s national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is $2.60 per gallon, down five cents in the last week and down 16 cents versus one month ago.

The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the upcoming week. Traffic movements may be restricted and speed limits reduced in work zones. (NEW) or (UPDATE) indicate revisions since last week’s report.
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