
Albemarle County hosting Community Day at Simpson Park
Albemarle County’s Parks & Recreation and Police Departments are hosting a Community Day at the Park event at Simpson Park on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 2-6 p.m.

Albemarle County’s Parks & Recreation and Police Departments are hosting a Community Day at the Park event at Simpson Park on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 2-6 p.m.

As of Aug. 12, 94 percent or approximately 34,066 Virginia Tech students, had received a COVID-19 vaccine, according to the university’s vaccination dashboard.

First edition of a new Climate Action Alliance of the Valley Roundup of environmental and energy news!

The USDA has announced enrollment dates and new incentives for farmers and landowners interested in participating in the Conservation Reserve Program.

The excerpt of the Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News for the week ending June 6 follows.

The Humane Society Legislative Fund, the nation’s leading political advocacy organization for animal welfare, has announced its endorsement of Mark Herring for reelection as attorney general of Virginia.

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Gov. Ralph Northam announced additional appointments to his administration on Friday.

Sentinel species, such as birds, are good indicators of environmental health, and they can send subtle warning signs that humans may be in danger next.
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