Arbor Day Foundation names Staunton Tree City USA
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Staunton was named a 2013 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.
Search Results for The Neighbor Bridge
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VDOT roads update: Up to a food of snow has made travel treacherous
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Up to a foot of heavy wet snow has fallen on the Shenandoah Valley, creating potentially dangerous driving conditions for Monday afternoon. Snowfall is expected to taper off this afternoon, but drivers are advised to avoid unnecessary travel until road conditions improve.
VDOT: Travel not advised on Monday
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VDOT crews will be monitoring and treating roadways during the night and into Monday and Tuesday. They will work 12-hour shifts, 24-hours a day with the goal of making at least one pass on all roads within 48 hours after the storm ends.
Text of Bob McDonnell’s final State of the Commonwealth address
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It is my privilege to address you, one last time, as Governor, on the State of the Commonwealth. I must note that because it’s my last speech the Speaker promised me all the time I wanted… so get comfortable.
Andy Schmookler: Would you want to know
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I want to speak to the conservatives in this area. I know from experience that you are good neighbors, and that you make an admirable local society. But I am concerned about what’s happened with you in the larger political world. It’s not about your conservative values, which I regard as mostly valuable to America.
Sen. Tim Kaine highlights more than $2.5 million in new resources available for community health centers in Virginia
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine today highlighted more than $2.5 million that’s being made available for 24 Virginia community health centers as a result of the Affordable Care Act. Last year, the 24 eligible health centers served 283,906 Virginians.
Andy Schmookler: If these are the early stages …
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“If these are the early stages, I shudder to think what’s on the path ahead.” Two things brought that thought to mind.
EMU baseball looking to build winning tradition
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As what usually happens with a coaching change, EMU’s first-year skipper, Ben Spotts, is starting at the ground floor. Spotts is taking a Royals program which hasn’t had a winning season since 2002, using the good pieces already in place, and implementing his style.
SDDA gets $25K state grant
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The Staunton Downtown Development Association was recently awarded a Main Street Improvement grant valued at $25,000 to fund a temporary performance stage with lighting and amplification in The Wharf.
Former N.C. State coach O’Brien among additions to London’s UVa. football staff
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Virginia head football coach Mike London announced today the hiring of four assistant coaches to fill the vacancies on the Cavalier staff. Joining the Virginia football program are former NC State and Boston College head coach Tom O’Brien, 32-year college coaching veteran Jon Tenuta and 12-year college special teams coach Jeff Banks. Former UVa quarterback Marques Hagans has been promoted to a full-time position after serving as a graduate assistant coach at Virginia the past two seasons.
