
Senate Democratic Caucus announces 2013 agenda
The Senate Democratic Caucus announced its legislative priorities and agenda for the 2013 Session on Tuesday.

The Senate Democratic Caucus announced its legislative priorities and agenda for the 2013 Session on Tuesday.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced today the crop summary data for 2012 as reported by the Virginia Field Office of the National Agriculture Statistics Services.

Gasoline prices this year will be less expensive than in 2012 as a result of increased domestic oil production and lower demand, according to AAA. The national average price of gasoline should peak at $3.60-$3.80 per gallon barring any significant unanticipated events, which compares to a peak of $3.94 a gallon in 2012.

Gov. Bob McDonnell Wednesday announced the membership of his newly-created Task Force of School and Campus Safety. The membership includes educators, public safety experts, local leaders, mental health practitioners, legislators, parents, and students.

Join us at Barren Ridge Vineyards every 3rd Friday of the month for upbeat live music, wonderful wine, and gorgeous views. This month features music from Mike Davis.

Fort Defiance High School sophomore Branden Thomas received quite a surprise the morning of Jan. 4 – a brand new guitar, made possible through The Fender Music Foundation.

Shenandoah Permaculture in partnership with Greenfire Institute and Dancing Star Farms has announced a comprehensive 72-hour course in permaculture design.

Owners of woodlands large and small will learn how to maximize their property’s potential at the 10th annual Woods and Wildlife Conference. This educational event will be held February 23 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, at Germanna Community College’s Daniel Technology Center in Culpeper.

I cannot believe how far ahead Kevin Chisnell has been able to book Mojo Saturday Nite, and even more impressive is the line up for the next five months: Juke Joint Junkies, Roddy Barnes, Bert and Ray, Hard Swimming Fish and Wrin Lunsford. Wow!

Flaming ray guns and fire-breathing dragons are part of the magic of the Virginia Hot Glass Festival, set for Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, at Sunspots Studios in Downtown Staunton.
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