Freshwater shrimp becoming big deal with help of Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech
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As the freshwater shrimp in his ponds continued to grow and multiply, Charles Carter knew he had a good product to sell.
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Senate Democratic Caucus elects new leadership
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This afternoon, members of the Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus met to elect their leadership. Senator Richard L. “Dick” Saslaw (D-Fairfax) and Senator A. Donald McEachin (D-Henrico) were re-elected by acclamation as Democratic Leader and Caucus Chair respectively.
Governor McAuliffe announces winners of the 2015 Virginia Housing Awards
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Thursday the five winners of the 2015 Virginia Housing Awards, which were announced at the Virginia Governor’s Housing Conference.
Staunton VDOT District Public meeting to be held on Thursday
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The Commonwealth Transportation Board will hold nine public meetings across the commonwealth in November on prioritizing transportation projects. The Staunton District meeting will be held Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Augusta County Government Center, South Boardroom, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona.
Green Infrastructure Planning Grants awarded to 11 Virginia localities
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Eleven counties, cities and towns across Virginia have received technical assistance grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to map, evaluate and plan for conserving their natural resources.
Senators introduce new legislation to improve staffing at VA health centers
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Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues held a press conference in the U.S. Capitol to announce the introduction of the Veterans Health Care Staffing Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation to make commonsense changes in staffing policies at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and improve veterans care at VA health care facilities.
Columbia Gas of Virginia provides $5,000 grant to Valley Mission
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Columbia Gas of Virginia has donated $5,000 to the Valley Mission in support of replacing the aging heating equipment and for their work in providing basic needs for those who are homeless and hungry in the Staunton area.
ODU football to pay tribute to military this weekend
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Old Dominion University, ADS Inc., and the ODU football program will pay tribute to active duty and retired military members Saturday when the Monarchs take on UTEP at noon on Foreman Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium. The Military Appreciation Day tribute includes a WWII plane flyover as well as a swearing in ceremony during pre-game activities.
Governor McAuliffe announces $2.25 million in Virginia land conservation grants
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced on Friday 14 Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) grants totaling $2.25 million. The grants will help add 2,000 acres to Virginia’s conserved lands.
Columbia Gas of Virginia files to reduce prices entering peak winter months
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Columbia Gas of Virginia has filed to reduce natural gas prices in time for the peak winter heating season. The proposed prices would result in a 10.26 percent decrease in total monthly customer bills when compared against the same period last year. The proposed prices would take effect November 30, 2015.
