McAuliffe declares state of emergency to aid states impacted by Harvey
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Gov. Terry McAuliffe issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency that will allow Virginia to expedite aid to the impacted Gulf Coast areas.
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AccuWeather: Harvey to be more costly than Katrina, Sandy combined
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AccuWeather predicts Hurricane Harvey, which has wreaked havoc in Texas, to be the most costly natural disaster in United States history.
McAuliffe deploys emergency response resources to Texas
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Gov. McAuliffe ordered emergency response resources to Texas to assist all those impacted by the storm damage and unprecedented flooding.
State Fair offers opportunity to encounter the best of Virginia agriculture
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When the State Fair of Virginia opens on September 29, the state’s top industry—agriculture and forestry—will be on full display.
Self-driving car completes cross-country trip
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In late July, Torc Robotics’ Lexus RX hybrid completed an autonomous drive of more than 4,300 miles from Virginia to Seattle and then back to Richmond.
Forestry Department first responders deploying to Texas
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Twenty members of the Virginia Department of Forestry are leaving today to assist with the hurricane recovery efforts in Texas.
Harvey’s persistent downpours to prolong catastrophic flooding in Texas, Louisiana this week
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AccuWeather reports Harvey’s downpours will continue over Texas and Louisiana and slowly drift northward through the end of the week.
Could global warming really already be a factor in the evolution of wildlife species?
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No doubt the quickly changing climate is already triggering various evolutionary shifts in a wide range of species.
Staunton District Traffic Alerts: Aug. 28-Sept. 1
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The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton District during the coming weeks.
Warner, Kaine announce $2.6 million to protect, restore coastal communities
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Virginia is receiving $2.67 million in federal funds from NOAA to help the Commonwealth administer its coastal management program.
