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The Virginia baseball team scored nine runs in the fourth inning in rolling to a 15-5 victory over James Madison Wednesday evening at Davenport Field. UVa sent a dozen batters to the plate and hit a pair of home runs in the nine-run outburst. Virginia (19-10-1) finished with 14 hits. Colin Harrington (Jr., Johnstown, Pa.)…
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Tim Kaine released his economic agenda on Wednesday as he embarked on a two-week tour of Virginia. The roadmap includes strategic initiatives to grow businesses and encourage job creation, develop a talented workforce, and balance the budget by finding common ground on spending cuts as well as investments that will generate new revenue. “As the…
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Augusta Health will open a Convenient Care Clinic to handle routine health issues in Crozet on April 30. Augusta Health Convenient Care Clinic at Old Trail, Crozet, located at 1005 Heathercroft Circle in the Old Trail Village Center, will be open seven days a week and staffed by well-qualified Augusta Health nurse practitioners. Hours will…
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The incredible rediscovery of the original Jamestown settlement of 1607, thought to have been washed into the James River long ago, is now the centerpiece of Historic Jamestowne. On Tuesday, April 24, Dr. William “Bill” Kelso, Director of Archaeological Research and Interpretation for the Preservation Virginia Jamestown Rediscovery Project, will be giving a presentation on…
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The Shenandoah Valley Spay/Neuter Clinic was honored to be awarded the Veterinarian Award at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Annual Animal Awards Ceremony on March 30. Nominated by Fairfax County Animal Shelter; SVSNC and Fairfax have been working together since August 2010 to provide affordable spay/neuter surgeries to the Northern Virginia area.
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The 2012 Shakin’ at the Station concert series is set with an opening date of May 17 and concerts slated all the way through the end of August. The 2011 season generated $30,000 and each of the 15 charities involved took home a total of $2,000. The 2012 Shakin’ Series looks to build on last…
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Flaming ray guns and fire-breathing dragons are part of the fun planned to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Virginia Hot Glass Festival, set for Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29, at Sunspots Studios in Downtown Staunton. Hot glass artists from around the region gather annually at the Festival, bringing booths full of beautiful…
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Ms. Lou Kadiri, Constituent Services Director, from Sen. Warner’s Roanoke office, will hold remote office hours in Staunton on Tuesday, April 10, to speak with Virginia residents that need assistance with a federal agency such as the IRS, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or the Social Security Administration … or would just like to pass…
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Elvis is coming to the Valley! On Friday, April 27, from 6-10 p.m., the Staunton Performing Arts Center will present An Evening with Elvis at Dice’s, 216 Frontier Drive, Staunton. Bob Lunger, local attorney and actor, will portray Elvis, who will be appearing with the band Graceland Express. Come on down for a nostalgic evening with…
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Shenandoah National Park Fire Managers plan to burn 500 acres sometime between Wednesday April 4 and April 20, weather permitting. The area is in the park’s south district, west of Jarman Gap and northeast of Waynesboro. A prescribed burn is a planned fire. A prescription is a set of conditions that considers the safety of…
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