
John Grisham to host James McBride at ‘Writers Hour’ at JMU Oct. 17
The inaugural 2018-19 “John Grisham Writers Hour” series at James Madison University will feature James McBride, a New York Times best-selling writer, musician and screenwriter.

The inaugural 2018-19 “John Grisham Writers Hour” series at James Madison University will feature James McBride, a New York Times best-selling writer, musician and screenwriter.

Limited-scale aquaculture production for the local market is the theme of the 31st Annual Aquaculture Field Day at Virginia State University. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the university’s Randolph Farm, 4415 River Road.

Infants born very preterm, at or before 28 weeks gestation, are at high risk for developmental impairments.

The Blue Ridge Parkway historically welcomes nearly 2 million visitors during the month of October. For generations, visitors have been drawn to the Parkway for its scenic beauty; and fall color across the Blue Ridge Mountains provides an exceptional opportunity for this experience.

Activists opposed to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline invite the public to camp on property in its path the first three weekends in October to learn why Nelson County residents are fighting to prevent its construction.

The Virginia State Police has confirmed five deaths in the Commonwealth related to Tropical Storm Michael.

As a result of rain and run-off from Tropical Storm Michael, Route 58 in Halifax County is closed from Route 360 to Route 744 until further notice.

Dominion Energy restoration crews are out in force this morning and will continue to make repairs and restore service to 585,000 customers in Virginia and North Carolina who lost power due to Tropical Storm Michael.

Since Tropical Storm Michael crossed into Virginia, the Virginia State Police have responded to dozens of calls for traffic crashes, stranded vehicles, downed trees, debris in the roadway and flooded highways.

Governor Ralph Northam today declared a state of emergency in anticipation of impacts from Tropical Storm Michael.
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