Virginia Municipal League announces winners of the 2015 Achievement Awards in Local Government
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The Virginia Municipal League announced on Monday the winners of its annual achievement awards for excellence in local government.
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Maps show massive increase in EPA authority, regulatory uncertainty
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A series of maps released Aug. 12 by the American Farm Bureau Federation indicate the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will radically expand its jurisdiction over land use if its controversial “Waters of the United States” rule takes effect as expected Aug. 28.
What advantages do vertical farms have over traditional gardens and farms?
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When Dickson Despommier’s book The Vertical Farm: Feeding the World in the 21st Century was first published, there were no vertical farms. Now, it’s an exciting movement in U.S. food production, providing pesticide-free leafy greens and herbs to a fast-growing population.
Staunton VDOT District Traffic Alert: Aug. 24-28
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The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties: Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke.
Second Virginia horse confirmed for Eastern Equine Encephalitis
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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced on Friday the second case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in a Virginia horse this year.
Supermoon viewing in Shenandoah National Park
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Have you ever seen a supermoon? A supermoon appears to be a little larger and brighter than other full moons as it nears perigee, its closest orbit to Earth. On Saturday, August 29, Shenandoah National Park is hosting a supermoon viewing at the top of the highest peak in the Park, Hawksbill Mountain, elevation 4,050 feet.
Event in honor of Julian Bond to be held Saturday in Charlottesville
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Members of the University of Virginia and local communities are invited to gather at Darden Towe Park Saturday at 2:30 p.m. to honor and reflect on the life and legacy of former U.Va. history professor and civil rights leader Julian Bond.
New Montessori school opening in Mount Solon on Aug. 31.
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The School of Our Lady, Queen of Peace and Reconciliation, opening in Mount Solon on August 31, offers a holistic approach to education in a small, Montessori-based farm school environment, and focuses on the relationship between the natural world and academics.
Carolina Mudcats blank Salem Red Sox, 8-0
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Matt Bywater authored seven shutout innings, leading the Carolina Mudcats to an 8-0 shutout win over the Salem Red Sox on Thursday night at Five County Stadium, completing a three-game sweep.
Danny becomes first Atlantic hurricane of 2015 on path toward Caribbean
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AccuWeather reports Danny became the first hurricane of the 2015 Atlantic season this week and is on track to bring drenching rain to part of the northern Caribbean islands next week.
