Robert Hurt: Energy independence will reduce gas prices, create jobs
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It is hard to believe that only five short years ago, the national average price for a gallon of gas was $2.35 compared to $3.68 today.
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Time for some fresh Virginia peaches
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Virginians looking for the perfect peach to sweeten their summer won’t have to wait much longer. According to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), the state’s peach season has started with the first early varieties.
Culpeper VDOT District Traffic Alerts: June 30-July 4
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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.
AAA: Gas prices highest in six years
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As we approach the end of the first full month of the 2014 summer driving season, the national price for regular unleaded gas is $3.68 per gallon, which is the highest price for early summer in six years (prices topped $4 per gallon in July 2008).
High-schoolers experience life as State Police trainees
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High school students from across the Commonwealth became the newest graduates of the Junior Law Cadet program, which is co-sponsored by the Virginia State Police and The American Legion. The 39 teenagers were presented their graduation certificates at the Virginia State Police Academy in Chesterfield County during Friday afternoon’s ceremony.
Democrats respond to GOP on Medicaid expansion
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In response to House Republicans’ release of a white paper arguing that Gov. Terry McAuliffe lacks the authority to close the coverage gap, Democratic leaders in the General Assembly issued the following statements.
UVA baseball to play for national title
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The UVA baseball team evened its best-of-three series against Vanderbilt with a 7-2 victory in Game Two of the 2014 Men’s College World Series Finals on Tuesday (June 24) at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha.
Three WWRC employees honored by State Rehabilitation Council
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Ellen McIlhenny, chair of the State Rehabilitation Council, and Commissioner Jim Rothrock of the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services have announced the council’s Employee Leadership Roy J. Ward Recognition Awards.
Paramount offers free viewing of UVA in CWS
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Back by popular demand, The Paramount in Charlottesville will show all three games of the College World Series. Vanderbilt and UVA will face off once again in the second match of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Field in Omaha, Nebraska, a best-of-three contest that has captivated the nation.
Robert Hurt: Community pushes back against federal overreach
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This past week, the people of Lawrenceville and Brunswick County endured a tumultuous encounter with the federal government.
