Blue Ridge Health District: Flu season predicted to be severe
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Based on influenza “flu” trends across South America, this year’s season is predicted to be severe, according to the Blue Ridge Health District.
Search Results for water
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Leading source of wildfires in Virginia: Burning yard debris
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Virginia’s fall wildfire season begins Oct. 15. The Virginia Department of Forestry reminds everyone to be extra careful when burning yard debris or enjoying a campfire or backyard fire pit.
Innovation fund to power up Southwest Virginia if $10M proposal from the governor advances
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Virginia is looking to create a Power Innovation Fund for research and development of innovative energy technologies including nuclear, hydrogen, carbon capture and utilization and battery storage.
Updated VDOT road work, maintenance schedule in Lynchburg District for next week
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VDOT has updated its list of road work and maintenance projects in its Lynchburg District for next week.
Update: A Street road closure in Waynesboro pushed back to Oct. 24
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The A Street culvert replacement in project will result in a total road closure beginning on Oct. 24. The road closure is expected to run through Nov. 14.
Climate and Energy News Roundup: What’s making environmental news
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After pummeling Cuba, Hurricane Ian was among the most powerful and devastating hurricanes to make landfall in the US.
Chesapeake Bay Executive Council prepares to set goals for 2025
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The year 2025 was on the minds of members of the Chesapeake Executive Council who gathered Tuesday for their annual meeting.
America’s Death Squads: When police become judge, jury and executioner
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According to the Justice Department, the most common reason for a citizen to come into contact with the police is being a driver in a traffic stop.
Eat this up: Report reveals best, worst American foodie cities
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Restaurant prices rose 8.3 percent from August 2021 to August 2022, and WalletHub determined the best and cheapest local food scenes in its report 2022’s Best Foodie Cities in America.
Gordonsville awarded more than $1.6 million in federal funds to improve park system
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Gordonsville has received a federal award of more than $1.6 million to improve Verling Park, build a new public pool and expand the local park system.
