Richmond tops UMass for fifth win in a row
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The Richmond Spiders took a 16-13 lead with 10 minutes remaining in the first half and never trailed again en route to a 56-53 win at UMass.
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Sour grapes in Wine Country: Intense challenges to wineries erupt
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Many grape-growers and smaller wineries continue to follow regulations and not over-build. They are a credit to agricultural and rural communities.
Local governments in Shenandoah Valley target hidden sources of water pollution
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Through a project funded by the Virginia Environmental Endowment, several local governments in the Shenandoah Valley have been improving their capabilities to detect and eliminate sources of water pollution that are hidden from view, known as illicit discharges, which research suggests can contribute significantly to impairments of streams and rivers.
Bechtel Corporation to invest $10 million in relocation, expansion, adding 700 jobs in Fairfax County
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Bechtel Corporation, one of the world’s largest engineering, construction and project management companies, will invest $10 million to relocate its Frederick, Maryland operation to Fairfax County as a result of global restructuring. The project will create 700 new jobs.
Snowshoe Mountain announces lineup for annual Ballhooter Spring Break
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Snowshoe Mountain Resort (www.snowshoemtn.com), the #1 ski resort in the Mid-Atlantic region, announced the full event line-up of its spring break music and college party celebration.
Sen. Tim Kaine co-sponsors bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act
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Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine announced his co-sponsorship of the bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act, which includes a broad array of bipartisan measures to enhance opportunities for hunters, anglers, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts, reauthorize key conservation programs, improve access to public lands, and help boost the outdoor recreation economy.
Friends of Nelson, Augusta County Alliance join forces on Dominion pipeline fight
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Friends of Nelson and the Augusta County Alliance, two citizen groups that have led the opposition to Dominion’s proposed 42-inch, high pressure nature gas pipeline, have joined forces in order to produce an economic report countering the purported economic benefits of Dominion’s proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
Oak Hall Cap & Gown to invest $1.2 million in Grayson County manufacturing operation
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Monday that Oak Hall Cap & Gown, a manufacturer ofquality academic, judicial and religious apparel, will invest $1.2 million to establish a textile manufacturing operation in the Town of Independence in Grayson County.
Group: Rush from Dominion makes regulatory process a ‘sham’
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Property owners in Nelson County who first heard from Dominion that they were on the route of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline just last Wednesday, discovered Friday that they had little time to give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission feedback.
Hopewell, partners join on project to improve James River water quality
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Governor Terry McAuliffe joined officials from the city of Hopewell and other partners today to break ground for an innovative project that will significantly improve water quality in the James River, and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay.
