Adams named commissioner of agriculture and consumer services
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Gov. Terry McAuliffe has appointed Sandra J. “Sandy” Adams commissioner of the state’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
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Wildlife Center of Virginia to release bald eagle
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The Wildlife Center of Virginia, a leading teaching and research hospital for native wildlife, will release an adult Bald Eagle on Friday, June 13 at 1:00 p.m. at Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster County.
McAuliffe announces Microsoft expansion in Mecklenburg County
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Microsoft Corp. will invest $346.7 million to expand its data center site in Mecklenburg County and increase capacity to serve its growing customer base.
Fort Defiance native serves aboard USS Hawaii
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A 2007 Mills Godwin High School and 2011 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduate of Fort Defiance, VA., is serving aboard a U.S. Navy attack submarine, the USS Hawaii (SSN 776).
Press Conference: Maryland
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Interviews with Maryland baseball coach John Szefc after the Terps’ 5-4 win over UVA in Game 1 of their Super Regional series on Saturday.
Earth Talk: Fighting hunger by better managing ocean resources
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Hunger is a growing problem around the world, in both developing and developed countries. As our population continues to rise, the amount of arable land per capita is declining and climate change is either drying out or flooding many formerly productive agricultural belts, making it more and more difficult to keep up with the growing demand for food.
Helping new farmers get started in agriculture
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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced today a new USDA program that will help new, minority and military veteran farmers get their start in agriculture.
Ed Gillespie announces economic plan
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In a conference call today, Ed Gillespie announced The Ed Gillespie Agenda for Economic Growth (EG²).
McAuliffe signs executive order to create Virginia Energy Council
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Governor Terry McAuliffe signed Executive Order #16 today establishing the Virginia Energy Council, which will assist in the development and implementation of a cohesive, comprehensive, and aggressive energy strategy for Virginia.
Charles Hendricks: Green terms defined
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Confused by all the green terms that get tossed around? Here is a beginners guide to get you started.
