
McAuliffe urges coastal Virginians to Know Your Zone for safer hurricane evacuations
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced new, tiered evacuation zones for coastal Virginia designed to enhance current evacuation plans.

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced new, tiered evacuation zones for coastal Virginia designed to enhance current evacuation plans.

Agriculture may well be one of the industries hardest hit by the effects of global warming.

Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed Executive Directive 11 to begin establishing regulations that will reduce carbon emissions from power plants.

Virginia grain growers have enjoyed almost perfect planting conditions so far this spring.

AccuWeather reports wet weather and severe storms will keep extreme temperatures at bay in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic this summer.

Following heavy rain in parts of the state this week, the Virginia Department of Health reminds people to take precautions to avoid flooded areas.

Jimmie Johnson gave praise to his crew chief Chad Knaus and the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet team for putting together a car that was great on Saturday.

The USDOT has awarded VDOT $8.2 million to repair damage to Interstate 64 from severe flooding in Alleghany County last year.

The EMU Chamber Singers, a select student choir, will present Communities of Song, its spring concert, at 7 p.m. on Sunday.

April is National Safe Digging Month, and it’s the perfect time to emphasize how farmers can ensure the safety of family, farms and neighbors.
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