Rain should help slow spread of Big Levels fire; size tripled since last update
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Firefighters and helicopters worked to protect property along Coal Road in Augusta County Sunday as the Big Levels fire tripled in size.
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Update: Big Levels fire now at 600 acres; second fire begins at Irish Creek
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A Sunday update on the Big Levels fire in Augusta County from the USDA Forest Service tells us that the fire has grown to approximately 600 acres in size.
Augusta County: Big Levels fire up to 375 acres, expected to grow
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The Big Levels fire in Augusta County is expected to continue to grow within the Saint Mary’s Wilderness on the George Washington National Forest.
Augusta County: Crews working fire at Big Levels; residents will see smoke for several days
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The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests’ Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger District is actively working a fire within the Saint Mary’s Wilderness in Augusta County.
Lynchburg employee charged with embezzling $13K from firefighter association
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A Lynchburg employee has been charged with embezzlement and computer fraud for allegedly misappropriating funds.
Roddy Scheer: Is crowdsourcing of data gathering helping us stave off environmental problems?
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Crowdsourcing is transforming how we monitor ecological challenges by harnessing the collective efforts of individuals, communities and organizations.
Former Lynchburg community corrections director indicted; helped fugitive, lover flee
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The former director of a Virginia corrections agency was indicted after giving her lover confidential files and helping him flee the state.
McClellan, Kiggins lead push for PFAS provisions in defense legislation
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Two Virginia Congresswomen led 11 members in calling on Congress to include provisions to protect servicemembers from toxic PFAS chemicals.
U.S. House passes legislation for support, direction of NASA civil space programs
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The NASA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which provides support and direction for NASA’s civil space activities, passed the U.S. House.
Early-morning fire causes $100K in damage, leaves Page County family homeless
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The Stanley Volunteer Fire Department battled a massive structure fire early Friday morning.
