Virginia: Some state parks, natural area preserves closed due to damage from Helene
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Nine Virginia State Parks and four natural area preserves are closed or partially closed following damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
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Augusta County farmers spearhead effort to deliver critical supplies to North Carolina
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Utilizing a trailer normally used for hauling pumpkins, a Stuarts Draft farm is spearheading an effort to deliver critical supplies to North Carolina.
Response to hurricanes could radically change with climate deniers in the White House
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Former president Donald Trump appears ready to shut down any mention of climate change by eliminating federal agencies who he says perpetuate its myth.
Ross Chastain plays spoiler, wins Kansas, as a number of playoff drivers struggle
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Ross Chastain’s No. 1 Trackhouse Chevrolet raced ahead in the second half of Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400, decisively beating William Byron’s Chevrolet to win the first race of the Round of 12 in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.
Federal emergency declaration approved to aid recovery in Southwest Virginia
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Virginia’s request for a federal emergency declaration related to damages from Hurricane Helene has been approved, supporting the counties of Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise and Wythe and the City of Galax.
VDOT: Weekly road construction, maintenance schedules for Sept. 23-27
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VDOT has updated its schedules for road work and maintenance in the Staunton District and Culpeper District for the week of Sept. 23-27.
Update: Waynesboro, Augusta County could see more flooding with more rain on the way
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The latest update from the National Water Prediction Service has the South River in Waynesboro reaching 11.0 feet at 2 p.m. on Monday, which would result in moderate flooding along the river.
Gov. Youngkin visits Southwest Virginia to assess damage from Helene
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin visited Southwest Virginia Saturday to assess damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene.
VDOT crews busy on eastern side of the Blue Ridge trying to reopen roads
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The rain on Friday from the remnants of Hurricane Helene washed out several roads on the eastern side of the Blue Ridge, including one in Albemarle County that VDOT is saying will need to be rebuilt.
Waynesboro: ‘Some damage, but not catastrophic,’ as Helene passes through
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The unexpected deluge of rain from the remnants of Hurricane Helene that fell on the area on Friday forced the South River out of its banks in Waynesboro for the first time since 2018.
