
Letter: Support for John Avoli in 20th House District race
I was excited when I saw the sign in a front yard that John Avoli was running for the 20th District State Delegate.

I was excited when I saw the sign in a front yard that John Avoli was running for the 20th District State Delegate.

The Virginia Department of Fire Programs will host the 2019 Virginia Fallen Firefighters & EMS Memorial Service beginning at noon on Saturday, June 1, at the Richmond International Raceway Complex in Henrico County.

At its May meeting, the Commonwealth Transportation Board took action on the renaming of U.S. Route 1 and Virginia Route 110 within the County of Arlington from “Jefferson Davis Highway” to “Richmond Highway,” as requested by the county.

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) recently presented State Sen. Emmett Hanger (R-Augusta) with a 2019 Legislator of the Year award for his leadership in ensuring strong investment in farm conservation practices and other programs that reduce pollution to local streams and rivers.

The Richmond Flying Squirrels hung on despite a franchise-record seven errors to beat the Erie SeaWolves, 6-5, thanks to three home runs on Monday night at UPMC Park.

Petal will make an investment of over $300,000 to establish a new service and operations center in Chesterfield County.

Virginia gas prices have fallen 2.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.61/g today, according to the GasBuddy daily survey of 4,081 stations.

Governor Ralph Northam issued a proclamation encouraging commuters to bike to work during Bike to Work Week May 13-17.

The Richmond Flying Squirrels mustered just two hits in a rain-shortened, eight-inning, 3-0 loss to the Bowie Baysox on Saturday at Prince George’s Stadium.

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.
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