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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced this week that Highland County received U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designation as a primary disaster area due to drought that occurred from June 1 through October 31, 2014.
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Virginia Department of Transportation crews and contractors continue to plow and treat roadways throughout the Shenandoah Valley as the President’s Day snow storm continues throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roads remain treacherous and travel is not recommended.
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Road conditions vary throughout the Shenandoah Valley. The northern part of the Valley continues to receive fresh snow. Motorists should drive using extreme caution and expect icy conditions on untreated surfaces.
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Winter weather is causing slick spots on many roads in the Shenandoah Valley, especially in northern areas where snowfall began Sunday night.
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Motorists should expect variable road conditions throughout the Shenandoah Valley tonight. Temperatures are hovering on either side of the freezing mark. A mix of rain, sleet and snow should be expected throughout the night.
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The Virginia Department of Transportation will increase the speed limit to 70 miles per hour on Interstate 81 northbound in the Harrisonburg area between mile marker 248.2 and 249.
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Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder, a junior at Washington and Lee University, has been awarded a 2014 Barbara L. Frye Scholarship from the Florida Capitol Press Corps.
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Light snow is covering roadways in the Shenandoah Valley. Precipitation started shortly after nightfall as some sleet and snow and continues into the evening hours.
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The pre-Thanksgiving snow storm has left the Shenandoah Valley. After a day where crews plowed and treated roads, interstate and primary roads are clear throughout the area.
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VDOT is making steady progress on roads in the Shenandoah Valley, but many routes remain in minor to moderate condition.
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