Eight specialty crop projects in Virginia awarded USDA grants
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The 2022 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program’s funds support specialty crops, including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts and nursery crops.
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Lawrence S. Wittner: There is an alternative to war
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The war in Ukraine provides us with yet another opportunity to consider what might be done about the wars that continue to ravage the world.
Air Pollution Board adds Giles County to list of areas not meeting air quality standards
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The State Air Pollution Control Board added a portion of Giles County to its list of areas that do not meet national air quality standards.
Kathy Kelly and Nick Mottern: Surviving the killing fields, a worldwide challenge
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Awaiting discharge from a hospital in Cairo, Adel Al Manthari, a Yemeni civilian, faces months of physical therapy and mounting medical bills following three surgeries since 2018, when a U.S. weaponized drone killed four of his cousins and left him mangled, burnt and barely alive, bedridden to this day.
Josh Allen has career day, leading Buffalo Bills to 38-3 romp over Pittsburgh Steelers
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Highmark Stadium in Buffalo proved to be a house of horrors for Pittsburgh Sunday afternoon, as Bills quarterback Josh Allen had a career day, throwing for over 400 yards and four touchdowns as part of a 38-3 dismantling of the Steelers.
Virginia workforce campaign celebrates 25 years with First Lady Youngkin
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Among the four recipients of this year’s First Lady’s Spirit of Virginia award, Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue in Afton was awarded.
Pittsburgh Steelers turn to rookie Kenny Pickett at QB: ‘I have to do my job’
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With Pittsburgh handing the keys over to rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett, who will make his first career NFL start this weekend in Buffalo, the first-round draft pick hopes to set an example for his teammates.
Harrisonburg tourism sees rebound in visitors, spending in 2021
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Harrisonburg’s tourism economy saw tremendous growth in 2021, returning to near 2019 pre-pandemic levels and seeing a 52 percent increase in tourism spending compared to 2020.
FEMA issues disaster declaration for Buchanan, Tazewell: Fed money not coming anytime soon
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FEMA has approved a disaster declaration for Buchanan and Tazewell counties for damage associated with July flooding.
Teff: The mighty ancient grain you should learn more about
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The smallest grain in the world provides nutrition, is gluten-free and a drought resistant ancient grain.
