
Wet weather proved a mixed blessing for 2018 field crops
2018 was the wettest year on record for dozens of Virginia communities, especially in rural areas. And corn, peanut, soybean and tobacco crops all were affected by the extra moisture.

2018 was the wettest year on record for dozens of Virginia communities, especially in rural areas. And corn, peanut, soybean and tobacco crops all were affected by the extra moisture.

Ministers from U.S. trade partners and representatives of domestic commodity organizations are among speakers at the 11th annual Virginia Governor’s Conference on Agricultural Trade.

Highway work in the Lynchburg District requiring road/lane/structure closures is scheduled, weather permitting.

The Shenandoah University Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business is partnering with Winchester-based consulting agency Encore Elite Partners to hold a marketing summit on Feb. 27.

Laboratories are one of the largest energy-consuming sectors in the country. Ultra-low temperature freezers can use as much energy as an average household every day.

The Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture at VCU will host a panel discussion, titled “Blackface, the Scandal and the Media: A Discussion About Racism in Virginia.”

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center, during the month of March, is exhibiting in the Cabell/Arehart Gallery the sixth annual 40UNDER40 exhibit featuring 40 works from Virginia artists age 40 and under.

ESPN is reporting that free-agent shortstop Manny Machado has come to terms with the San Diego Padres.

There are lots of things you can do in Istanbul whether you’re traveling alone or with your loved ones.

The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at VCU has announced the seven honorees who will be recognized at the 13th Excellence in Virginia Government Awards.
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