Gardeners told, ‘It’s not your fault,’ it’s the soil
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Year after year, some people have little success growing plants. Augusta County horticulturist Mark Viette believes many times it’s not their fault.
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Mark Warner, Tim Kaine urge Senate Republicans to cooperate on federal budget
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Senate Republicans continue to block the appointment of budget conferees to work on negotiations with the House, and Democrats – including Virginia Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine – are trying to push through the logjam.
Tim Kaine: Stakes are ‘enormously high’ for Air Force to address sexual assault
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, a member of the Armed Services Committee, pressed top United States Air Force officials in a hearing today on the issue of sexual assault in the military including the arrest of Lt. Col. Jeffrey Krusinski, chief of the Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response branch, on charges of sexual battery in Arlington, Virginia. In his questioning, Kaine expressed his concern over the signal these news accounts send to current and future servicemembers, noting his recent visit with female cadets at Mary Baldwin College in Staunton.
VDOT awards contract to manage state transportation centers
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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) issued a Notice of Intent to Award to Serco, Inc. to operate the state’s five transportation operations centers and manage the Safety Service Patrol. The contract is up for consideration by the Commonwealth Transportation Board, which will make a decision on whether to award the finalist during its meeting…
AAA: Gas prices lowest in April in years
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Prices at the pump continue to stabilize throughout most of the country. The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline was $3.52 Friday, up a penny from a week ago. This price is 12 cents less than one month ago and 28 cents less than one year ago.
Richmond Flying Squirrels outslug Trenton, 15-8
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The Richmond Flying Squirrels (14-15) posted a season-high 15 runs to shell the Trenton Thunder (16-13), 15-8, in front of 6,762 at The Diamond on Saturday night. The win was the first for the Squirrels against the Thunder this season after dropping the first five meetings of the year between the two clubs.
VDOT road-work schedule for May 6-10
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The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the VDOT Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
Richmond Flying Squirrels drop opener to Trenton
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The Trenton Thunder (16-12) claimed the opener of a three-game series from the Richmond Flying Squirrels (13-15), 3-1, in front of 6,804 on Friday night at The Diamond. With the victory, the Thunder remained unbeaten by the Squirrels this season, having won the first five meetings between the two clubs.
Lynchburg Hillcats lose pitchers’ duel to Wilmington
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The Lynchburg Hillcats didn’t give up a hit until the eighth inning, when the Wilmington Blue Rocks used two hits to push a run across that proved to be the difference in a 1-0 final. James Hoyt did not allow a hit through six innings, facing just one over the minimum. It was his first start of the season and second of his career.
Terry McAuliffe proposes plan to reduce local business taxes
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Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe today announced his plan to reform Virginia’s local tax systems and find revenue-neutral pathways to reducing or eliminating taxes that hinder business growth in the Commonwealth.
