Are local county fairs welcoming to Democrats? Not so much around here
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Last week’s controversy with a Confederate flag display at the Augusta County Fair reminded me of my last visit to the Rockingham County Fair back in 2016.
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Former Greene County revenue commissioner sentenced on witness tampering charge
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The former commissioner of revenue in Greene County was sentenced today to three months in federal prison and a fine of $7,500 for attempted witnessed tampering in connection to his son’s drug distribution charges.
Blues society event at Glass House Winery to benefit Comfort Zone Camp for Kids
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The Central Virginia Blues Society will present three hours of blues, jazz, r&b, and blues-influenced music on Sunday, Aug. 7, as a benefit for the Comfort Zone Camp for Kids.
Squirrels sling team-record 21 strikeouts in 11-inning defeat to Patriots
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The Richmond Flying Squirrels struck out a franchise-record 21 batters but fell, 6-3, in 11 innings to the Somerset Patriots on Saturday night at The Diamond.
Culpeper District Traffic Alerts: Week of August 1-5
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The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the next week.
Augusta County Fair orders removal of Confederate flag display
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Ken Chandler, a history teacher on staff at the University of Richmond’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies, was invited to the Augusta County Fair this year to educate the public on the American Civil War.
AAA: 10 tips for drivers before hitting the road in extreme heat
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Extreme heat is back in the Virginia forecast today with feel-like temperatures headed into the triple digits in some areas. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for parts of central and southeastern Virginia.
Unilock’s new $55.6M campus to bring 50 manufacturing jobs to Doswell
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Unilock, a manufacturer of concrete interlocking paving stones and segmental wall products, will invest $55.6 million to establish a manufacturing campus in Hanover County.
‘Empower vulnerable communities:’ Environmental Justice for All Act passes committee
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The House Natural Resources Committee passed the Environmental Justice for All Act on July 27.
Squirrels muster two hits, six baserunners in 6-0 defeat
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The offense for the Richmond Flying Squirrels was held quiet in a 6-0 shutout defeat against the Somerset Patriots on Wednesday afternoon at The Diamond.
