VDOT schedules Route 682 bridge public hearing
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The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing concerning improvements to Route 682 (Friedens Church Road) in Rockingham County.
Search Results for water
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Seeding our oceans
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Ocean fertilization is a technique whereby swaths of ocean are “seeded” with iron to promote the growth of phytoplankton (microscopic plants that form the base of the marine food chain), and is one of several promising geo-engineering techniques that could help mitigate global warming.
Randy Forbes: Did you know these things were produced in Virginia’s Fourth District?
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Right here in Virginia’s Fourth District, there are companies on the front lines positioning our nation to compete in an increasingly global society.
Staunton VDOT District Traffic Alert: March 9-13
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The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton VDOT transportation district during the coming weeks.
Thank a farmer during Virginia Agriculture Week
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March 15-21, 2015 is Virginia Agriculture Week. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services suggests that it’s the perfect opportunity to give credit where credit is due.
Beltway Report: What does 2015 hold for Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals?
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The Augusta Free Press Beltway Report will be a regular column for quality Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals news, analysis, stats, and opinions from the fan perspective.
Sour grapes in Wine Country: Intense challenges to wineries erupt
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Many grape-growers and smaller wineries continue to follow regulations and not over-build. They are a credit to agricultural and rural communities.
SCC offers National Consumer Protection Week reminders
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In conjunction with the 17th annual National Consumer Protection Week March 1-7, the State Corporation Commission (SCC) reminds Virginians that it stands ready throughout the year to answer inquiries, handle complaints, and provide information and assistance regarding those industry sectors over which it has regulatory responsibility.
Salt brine keeps roads clear and protects the environment
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About 17 million tons of deicing salt is applied to roadways in the U.S. each year according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Pre-wetting roads with salt brine before an expected snow storm or freeze is far more efficient because the brine sticks to the road.
Friends of Nelson, Augusta County Alliance join forces on Dominion pipeline fight
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Friends of Nelson and the Augusta County Alliance, two citizen groups that have led the opposition to Dominion’s proposed 42-inch, high pressure nature gas pipeline, have joined forces in order to produce an economic report countering the purported economic benefits of Dominion’s proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
