
GasBuddy Virginia weekly fuel update and outlook
Average retail gasoline prices in Virginia have risen 1 cent per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.63/g yesterday, according to the GasBuddy daily survey of 4,081 gas outlets in Virginia.

Average retail gasoline prices in Virginia have risen 1 cent per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.63/g yesterday, according to the GasBuddy daily survey of 4,081 gas outlets in Virginia.

Governor Ralph Northam has designated May 7–11, 2018 as Teacher Appreciation Week in the Commonwealth and encouraged all Virginians to participate by sending thank-you notes, recognizing teachers for their hard work and dedication.

The Flying Squirrels (16-12) snuck away from a soggy FirstEnergy Stadium with a 4-2 rain-shortened, five-inning win over Reading (10-16) on Sunday afternoon.

The Flying Squirrels (15-12) countered Reading’s four home runs on Friday with three long balls Saturday in an 8-4 win over the Fightin Phils (10-15) at FirstEnergy Stadium.

The Reading Fightin Phils (10-14) pounded out 15 hits, including four home runs, to down the Richmond Flying Squirrels (14-12) 7-6 on Friday at FirstEnergy Stadium.

VMI slugger Collin Fleischer has been named the SoCon Baseball Player of the Month, according to information released by the conference Friday afternoon.

Just in time for the May 5 Kentucky Derby, The Meadow Event Park has installed an exhibit called “Salute to Secretariat—Virginia’s Triple Crown Legend” in the Main Street Station gallery.

The Staunton Innovation Hub has me jealous, for what it offers aspiring entrepreneurs, which is me 16 years ago when launching Augusta Free Press.

Dominion Energy Virginia has been named one of the nation’s Top 10 Utility Solar companies by the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) based on its addition of 247 megawatts of solar generation during 2017.

Squirrels catcher Ronnie Freeman forced extra innings with an RBI single in the ninth, but the Altoona Curve (13-10) plated a run in the 10th inning and held on for a 3-2 win and series sweep of Richmond (14-11) on Wednesday afternoon at The Diamond.
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