
Virginians use caning, weaving to preserve pieces of history
A few modern-day artists are bringing back the centuries-old crafts of caning and weaving furniture.

A few modern-day artists are bringing back the centuries-old crafts of caning and weaving furniture.

Gov. Ralph Northam announced additional appointments on Friday.

VDOT is warning drivers to watch out for icy spots on roadways as snowfall and low overnight temperatures may have caused hazardous driving conditions in some areas.

The Virginia Department of Health will open nine new Community Testing Centers to increase COVID testing availability across the Commonwealth.

Three to five inches of the snow are in the forecast for Thursday, so VDOT is back at it again.

Interstate 95 northbound and southbound in Virginia is open after being closed for emergency response for most of Tuesday.

VDOT remains in emergency operations and is focused on clearing ice and snow from major routes in the Fredericksburg area, including Interstate 95.

Interstate 95 is closed northbound and southbound for a nearly 50-mile stretch in Northern Virginia as crews continue work to remove stopped trucks, treat for icing and plow snow.

Through 8:30 p.m., Virginia State Police emergency communications centers across the state have fielded more than 2,600 total calls for service.

Beginning at midnight, VDOT Staunton District crews will be monitoring roads and will start plowing and treating as the weather begins in the region.
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