
Homegrown by Heroes helps veterans promote farm products
Farmers who are military veterans are getting help marketing agricultural products from a new branding program of the Farmer Veteran Coalition called Homegrown By Heroes.

Farmers who are military veterans are getting help marketing agricultural products from a new branding program of the Farmer Veteran Coalition called Homegrown By Heroes.

UVA football coach Mike London addressed communication issues with his defense last week by moving defensive coordinator Jon Tenuta from the press box to the sidelines. This week, London was asked about communication issues with his offense, which has had three delay-of-game penalties and used nine timeouts due to delays in getting plays called from offensive coordinator Steve Fairchild to quarterback Matt Johns.

Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Maurice Jones will speak at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy on Tuesday on the topic of “The New Virginia Economy.”

UVA football coach Mike London talks with reporters on Monday. The Cavs (1-4, 0-1 ACC) host Syracuse (3-2, 1-0 ACC) on Saturday.

Harlie Dale of Montgomery County is the 2016 Miss State Fair of Virginia. Dale, 23, is pursuing a master’s degree in human services counseling at Liberty University and holds a bachelor’s degree in human development from Virginia Tech.

Doug Doughty at the Roanoke Times pointed out on Twitter today that the last time UVA students repainted Beta Bridge to call for the sacking of the football coach, in 2007, Al Groh’s Cavs responded by winning seven straight games.

Seth Rollins tried to Irish-whip Sting across the ring after delivering a second Buckle Buster of their main-event match at WWE Night of Champions Sunday night, but Sting wasn’t able to play along with whatever was supposed to happen on his return trip.

Robert E. Simon Jr., our immediate surprise and sadness at your passing have quickly turned to joy at having known you. Rest in peace inspirational leader, wise counselor and good friend; you made a wonderful difference for all!

UVA football coach Mike London talks with reporters on Monday. The Cavs (1-2) will host Boise State (2-1) on Friday at 8 p.m. in Charlottesville.

UVA football coach Mike London talks with reporters on Monday. The Cavaliers (0-1) face #11 Notre Dame (1-0) on Saturday.
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