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The Lynchburg Hillcats broke a 2-2 tie in the bottom of the eighth with an RBI-single from David Rohm to earn a 3-2 win over the Potomac Nationals on Friday night at City Stadium. Rohm also went deep for the first time this season with a solo shot in the second. The bullpen stayed stellar with four shutout innings of relief to keep the ‘Cats in the game and eventually pick up the win.
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The 500-acre Jarman Gap prescribed burn in Shenandoah National Park was successfully completed on Wednesday and Thursday, April 10-11. Assistant Fire Management Officer John Fry reported that “prescribed fire objectives were achieved.” Fry added that local residents and visitors will continue to see smoke from within the burn area over the next several days.
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Shenandoah National Park fire managers plan to burn 500 acres in the park’s south district on April 10, 2013. The ignition of the fire is dependent on weather conditions. The burn area is located west of Jarman Gap and northeast of Waynesboro, Virginia.
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Through the Valley of the Deep Darkness by the Rev. Thomas Arner shares his journey of dealing with grief, death and devastation.
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Sammie Starr’s sacrifice fly brought home Jerome Pena in the bottom of the ninth and capped Frederick’s 3-2 comeback victory over the Salem Red Sox on Saturday afternoon at Harry Grove Stadium.
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As the 2013 General Assembly session draws to a close, the overwhelming majority of Gov. Bob McDonnell’s 2013 legislative agenda passed with strong bipartisan support, leading to the passage of the first sustainable and long-term transportation funding and reform package in 27 years, and sweeping K-12 education reforms. The House of Delegates and Senate of Virginia approved 88 percent of the amended bills the governor sent down.
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You will not want to miss the mayhem that will be let loose at WTA’s Gateway on Saturday, April 6 when Professor Monticup and Carny Steve reveal the classic acts that made Carnivals and Sideshows American institutions. Their Carnival of Wonders will amaze and astound the audience with illusions, stunts and thrilling physical feats. The performance is at 7:00pm at 329 West Main in Downtown Waynesboro.
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Cold Fusion has been on sabbatical due to the brief illness and eventual passing of my mom on January 14th. I started back up writing a few weeks ago and posting on my website’s blog – www.chrissaxman.com; however, my Cold Fusion emails were very special to mom. She reviewed every one of them before I hit send. Like just about every son, I didn’t take all of her edits, but I soaked up her praise.
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The sequester that went into effect March 1 is a budget measure that cuts federal spending across the board to the tune of $85 billion, meaning every federal agency is affected and must reduce discretionary spending. Indeed, the cuts are already having a negative impact on everything from air quality monitoring to extreme weather response capability to staffing at national parks.
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Virginia had two chances to win games at home that would have sent the Cavs to Madison Square Garden. Wednesday’s 75-64 loss to Iowa in the NIT quarterfinals made them 0-for-2.
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