
Earth Talk: Will global warming make skiing a thing of the past?
Last winter’s low snow year and unseasonably warm temperatures across much of the American West meant a bad year for business for ski resorts.

Last winter’s low snow year and unseasonably warm temperatures across much of the American West meant a bad year for business for ski resorts.

Virginia Cooperative Extension provides information on how homeowners can use different practices in their landscapes to manage stormwater and protect their property from damage in the future.

Arts Council of the Valley hosts the sensational bluegrass band Nothin’ Fancy on Dec. 15 as part of its ongoing Court Square Theater Music Series.

For the past two years, a look over the border to our friendly neighbour has, at its most moderate, inspired a sense of unease.

Soybeans have been Virginia’s top agricultural export for the past couple of years. Odds are they won’t be anymore.

Much has been written about the benefits that dogs bring to our lives. Erica Feuerbacher’s mission is to help humans make life better for dogs.

Gas prices in Virginia have fallen 5.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.44/g yesterday, according to the GasBuddy daily survey of 4,081 stations in Virginia.

Shenandoah Conservatory is canceling its regular classes and rehearsals for one week and turning over its facilities and resources to the students in order to support student-run projects that emphasize collaboration and interdisciplinary partnership.

The retaking of the House by the Democrats will soon allow them to exercise checks and balances and stop the Republicans from going down a slippery slope.

Reps. Don Beyer and Alan Lowenthal, co-chairs of the Congressional Safe Climate Caucus, want House Democrats to become the “strongest voice possible” in Congress advocating for action on climate change.
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