
Blue Ridge Parkway visitation tops 14 million in 2020: Just a 6 percent decrease from 2019
An estimated 14,099,485 people visited the Blue Ridge Parkway in 2020, a smaller-than-expected 6 percent decrease from 2019.

An estimated 14,099,485 people visited the Blue Ridge Parkway in 2020, a smaller-than-expected 6 percent decrease from 2019.

Climate Action Alliance of the Valley produces The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News.

Climate Action Alliance of the Valley produces The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News. Excerpts from a recent Roundup follow; full Roundup is here.

A new, centralized system should create a more streamlined process for registering for COVID-19 vaccinations in Virginia.

Virginia Tax is announcing that tax filing season is underway in Virginia. Effective immediately, taxpayers can begin filing their individual income tax returns.

Oveta Fuller found a way to address the spread of HIV/AIDS at the intersection of faith and science. She intends to do the same for COVID-19.

Young Asian rap artist, Its21Master, has one objective – rapping. Born and raised in Singapore since 2004, Its21Master started his musical journey at the age of 10 when he learned how to play the Ukulele.

What is it about the West Coast that has allowed cannabis laws to flourish — or, perhaps a better question, what is it about the East Coast that has been so resistant to cannabis culture?

In the last few years, cryptocurrency has come out of the shadows and have become a global powerhouse. In fact, it has become so popular that the number of Bitcoin casino operations has increased dramatically in recent times.

While 2021 began with the world still tipped on its head, there is a promise that relative normalcy is likely to return at some point.
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