Developing: Region prepares for possibility of heavy rain due to Hurricane Helene
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As the region prepares for possible rain and wind from the remnants of Hurricane Helene, AFP will aim to keep you updated.
Search Results for Shenandoah National Park
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Record high tourism in Virginia; Waynesboro numbers up but below state average
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The pandemic appears to be in the rearview mirror of travelers who are returning to Virginia and to the City of Waynesboro.
U.S. Senate approves 11 of 12 FY 2025 draft funding bills with Virginia priorities
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine of Virginia announced inclusion of Virginia priorities in the Senate’s FY 2025 draft funding bills.
U.S. forests face increased threats including spongy moth, Southern Pine Beetle
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Environmental and biological threats to forests across the United States are presenting challenges for federal and state agencies as well as private landowners.
Many Virginia farmers face emergency as drought conditions persist in state
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A drought warning remains in effect for the Shenandoah Valley and Northern Virginia, and farmers, in particular, are feeling the effects.
VDOT to hold public hearing on lighting project for Afton Mountain at exit 99 of I-64
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VDOT plans to install lighting on Interstate 64 at exit 99 at the summit of Afton Mountain in Augusta County.
Scenic America prepares for ‘America the Beautiful’ Photo Contest on July 1
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The “America the Beautiful” Photo Contest officially opens for submissions on Monday, July 1, 2024 for its fourth year.
Forest service to use aerial pesticide to prevent defoliation from spongy moth caterpillars
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The Forest Service will begin aerial suppression treatments on nonnative spongy moth caterpillars across 16,000 acres on Monday.
Congresswoman McClellan introduces legislation to enhance drone use in fighting wildfires
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The ACERO Act would improve and enhance the use of drones to support firefighters’ efforts to protect our communities.
Update: Wildfire containment improved in fires in Virginia, West Virginia
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Strategic firing operations to bring uncontrolled wildfires within fire control lines were successful on Tuesday in Virginia.
