Albemarle County farmer Richard Fox enters 25th District GOP race
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Fifth-generation farmer and Albemarle-native Richard Fox officially filed to become the Republican nominee for the 25th House of Delegates District.
Search Results for water
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Clorox looks to establish a second facility in Virginia, creating approximately 100 new jobs
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The Clorox Company, a Fortune 500 consumer packaged goods company, seeks to establish a new manufacturing operation for its cat litter business in Frederick County, upon completion of Frederick County’s public process.
Virginia Department of Health reopens portion of James River to shellfish harvesting
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The Virginia Department of Health announced today that the portion of the James River closed to shellfish harvesting on Feb. 26 due to flooding was reopened effective Wednesday, March 6.
Staunton City Manager Steve Owen announces retirement
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Steve Owen, Staunton’s city manager for the last 12 years, has announced his retirement from the position, effective June 30, 2019.
SCC offers National Consumer Protection Week reminders
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The State Corporation Commission (SCC) encourages Virginians to take charge of their financial future by knowing how to protect their interests and where to turn for help if a problem occurs.
Steve Landes to run for Augusta County circuit court clerk post
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Del. Steve Landes, R-Weyers Cave, announced today that he will run for the open position of Clerk of Circuit Court for Augusta County. Landes, who is serving his 12th term representing the 25th House District, will not seek re-election to the House of Delegates in the November general election.
The future of hemp based medicine in the US
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The hemp based medicine industry in the United States is set for a massive financial boom after the government passed new legislation that removes trading restrictions.
Easement protects Halifax County forestland
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Ten miles outside the town of Halifax, more than a thousand acres of land, known as Pleasant Grove, will be protected in perpetuity with an open space easement held by the Virginia Department of Forestry.
Oldest frog relative found in North America
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A team of paleontologists led by Virginia Tech’s Michelle Stocker and Sterling Nesbitt of the Department of Geosciences have identified fossil fragments of what are thought to be the oldest known frogs in North America.
Microscopic tornadoes of spores released during rainfall, discovered by researchers
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Plant diseases are a significant threat to our food security, and while rain provides fresh water to our crops, splashing drops may also contribute to the spread of plant disease.
