House Republicans sneak in proposal to sell 500,000+ acres of federal public land
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As House Republicans propose to sell off hundreds of thousands of acres of federally protected lands, a new House caucus has formed.
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Georgia-Pacific closing plywood plant in Emporia: 554 jobs to be lost
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The already struggling Greensville-Emporia economy is taking another big blow, with the news on Friday that Georgia-Pacific is closing its plywood facility in Emporia, putting 554 people out of jobs.
Climate and Energy News Roundup: May 2025
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Renew Rocktown, an emerging local umbrella environmental organization, hosted an Earth Day luncheon that drew together 100 environmental leaders to celebrate past accomplishments.
Energy company announces $22.5M expansion in Southwest Virginia
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I continue to be mystified at what should be good-news announcements about industry expansions, just because, how can anybody plan to invest millions in this business environment?
Virginia home-sales numbers a mixed bag: Sales down, pending sales up
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The Virginia real-estate market saw sales drop in March, year over year, with pending sales up, so, mixed bag is the term of the day.
New 7,500-capacity amphitheater set to open June 6 in Downtown Richmond
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A new 7,500-capacity amphitheater is coming to Downtown Richmond this summer with the first show scheduled for June 6.
Letter: Waynesboro would benefit greatly from a Community Vitality Fund
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I am writing to express my excitement at Virginia Organizing’s strong support for the concept of a Community Vitality Fund.
Staunton: The Arcadia Project requests $30K in 2026 budget for restoration costs
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Amid 2026 budget discussion for the city of Staunton, The Arcadia Project is requesting $30,000 in the budget to fulfill restoration needs.
Local school systems to discuss impact of homelessness with community
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Local school divisions will take part in a discussion about housing insecurity and its impact on education on Thursday at noon.
Trump executive order threatens CDFI Fund, support for underserved areas
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The CDFI Fund boosts economic growth in largely underserved communities that lack traditional access to financing.
