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According to a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service report, computer usage on farms has increased, as has the number of farmers who are using computers for their farm businesses.
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Fresh sweet potatoes are showing up at Virginia farmers’ markets and local food outlets, but it’s too soon to tell whether some Virginia growers will have a good year, according to Clifton Slade, Virginia Cooperative Extension vegetable and produce specialist for the Small Farm Outreach Program at Virginia State University.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled today that two college newspapers must be permitted to carry alcohol advertising, in spite of an Alcohol Beverage Control Board (ABC) regulation prohibiting most alcohol ads in college student publications.
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Libertarian candidate Robert Sarvis will debut his first TV spot during the #VAGov debate tonight televised by WRC/NBC4.
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Gov. Bob McDonnell today announced that Virginia Produce Company, a family-owned agricultural produce wholesaler located in Hillsville, will more than quadruple the size of its operating facility and create 75 new full-time equivalent positions.
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Gov. Bob McDonnell today announced that Eastman Chemical Company will invest $40 million over the next three years to expand its manufacturing operation in Henry County.
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As fundamental as the right to vote is to a democratic republic, free and open access to voting continues to be a contentious issue.
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nTelos Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: NTLS), a leading regional provider of nationwide wireless voice and data communications and home to the “best value in wireless,” today announced that it has reached a settlement with Sprint Corporation (“Sprint”) over disputes related to their Strategic Network Alliance (“SNA”).
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Ken Cuccinelli today overwhelmingly won the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), America’s top association for small business advocacy.
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Augusta Free Press editor Chris Graham offers 3QuickThoughts with the “not gay” chant that erupts from the stands at Scott Stadium at the University of Virginia during football games during the crowd rendition of the “Good Ol’ Song.”
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