
Acorn collection season prepares Virginia for next generation of trees
The Virginia Department of Forestry is ready for acorn season.

The Virginia Department of Forestry is ready for acorn season.

The 2022 Wilder Symposium, “Racism, Health and Accountability,” will be held on Monday, Sept. 19, at the Virginia Commonwealth University Singleton Center for the Performing Arts.
Higher education advocacy groups released a joint policy report detailing how a new funding model for Virginia’s public colleges may help incentivize educational and postgraduate outcomes that lead to greater upward social mobility for all students.
The Commonwealth of Virginia begins a celebration of Hispanic history and culture on September 15.

The State Fair of Virginia’s 10-day run begins Sept. 23, and this year’s fair offers an expanded lineup of agricultural activities.
Virginia (1-0) will play its first road contest of the 2022 season on Saturday at Illinois (1-1). Kickoff scheduled for 4 p.m. EST and the contest is scheduled to air on ESPNU as well as the Virginia Sports Radio Network.

Six traffic deaths were reported in Virginia over the Labor Day holiday weekend, down from 10 over the 2021 Labor Day holiday.

A partnership between Sentara Healthcare and the Federation of Virginia Food Banks will improve health outcomes through greater access to healthy foods and nutrition security resources.
Virginia football coach Tony Elliott has had his offense preparing for its first road game this weekend at Illinois running plays with loud music, specifically, the Illinois fight song, blaring over the speakers during practice.
Illinois tailback Chase Brown ran for 199 yards in the Illini’s 23-20 loss at Indiana last week. There’s the challenge for a Virginia defense that surrendered 170 yards on the ground in a 34-17 win over Richmond in Week 1.
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