Tag: local news
What do the feds know? Augusta County ranks low on measure of natural amenities
The Washington Post has put together a map of the United States that uses a federal government measure of supposed natural beauty on a county-by-county basis.
City of Charlottesville releases draft Chesapeake Bay total maximum daily load action plan
The City of Charlottesville has completed the draft Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Action Plan to comply with the Special Condition of the Chesapeake Bay TMDL.
Parker Bows donates money to Vector Industries expansion
Parker Bows is first on board in assisting the nonprofit Vector Industries with its move to a new facility on Hopeman Parkway in Waynesboro.
Farm Bureau still supportive of FDA authority for GMO labeling
Citing a need for consistent and credible messaging, the American Farm Bureau Federation again voiced its support for legislation that would give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority on the use and labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients.
Farm Bureau says waters rule would disregard exemptions for normal farming activities
Without dramatic alterations, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Waters of the U.S. rule will result in potential Clean Water Act liability and federal permit requirements for a tremendous number of commonplace and essential farming and forestry practices nationwide, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
FDA deems GMO apples and potatoes safe for consumption
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has completed its evaluation for two varieties of genetically engineered apples and six varieties of genetically engineered potatoes and concluded that those foods are as safe and nutritious as their conventional counterparts.
George Mason baseball falls to Fordham in series finale
The George Mason baseball team (11-17, 3-6 A-10) fell by the final score of 8-6 to the Fordham Rams (10-18, 2-4) in the final game of the series on Saturday afternoon.
Farmers: Closing elk hunting would put farms, drivers at risk
A proposal by the Virginia Board of Game and Inland Fisheries to close the elk hunting season in 31 counties west of the Blue Ridge is cause for concern among farmers.
#4 UVA women’s lacrosse blitzed by #17 Notre Dame, 14-4
The No. 4 Virginia women’s lacrosse team (9-5, 2-3 ACC) had its six-game win streak snapped with a 14-4 loss to No. 17 Notre Dame (7-5, 2-3 ACC) on Saturday (April 4) at Klöckner Stadium.
Culpeper VDOT District Traffic Alert: April 6-10
The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper VDOT District during the upcoming week.
Governor McAuliffe announces $89.25 million investment in City of Hopewell
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Thursday that Ashland Inc., a leading global specialty chemical company, will invest approximately $89 million over the next three years to expand its manufacturing operation in the City of Hopewell.
Second arrest in Staunton shooting
On Thursday, Staunton Police arrested Kathryn Elizabeth Curry, 27, of Waynesboro, on two counts of accessory after the fact in connection with the shooting of Rakeem Moats.
Virginia State Police advises safe travel on St. Patrick’s Day
With three days left until St. Patrick’s Day, the clock is ticking to find a designated driver because choosing one isn’t being lucky, but smart.
Staunton Police make arrest in counterfeiting case
Staunton Police arrested Ashley R. Wright, 27 of Staunton, on Wednesday, in connection with an incident involving counterfeit currency. Wright was charged with one count of Forging Coin and Bank Notes.
Valley author to speak on controversial aviator Charles Lindbergh
A noted former Smithsonian curator, aviation enthusiast and author will speak to his passion – Charles Lindbergh – Thursday, February 19, at the Smith Center in Staunton.
ACLU: Fine owed to Petersburg no excuse for curtailing free speech rights
On February 5, the ACLU of Virginia sent a letter to Petersburg City Attorney Brian Telfair demanding that Petersburg Resident Linwood Christian be permitted to speak during public comment portion of City Council meetings.
Staunton accepting applications for Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
The City of Staunton is now accepting applications for its recently formed Staunton Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
Public notice ads are a thing of the past: And yet, they’re here to stay?
Legislation proposed by Staunton Republican Del. Dickie Bell would give local governments in Virginia flexibility in advertising public notices outside current requirements to pay to publish the notices in local newspapers.
New Augusta Free Press print magazine to debut in January 2015
Augusta Free Press is set to debut a new print magazine in January. Titled Augusta Free Press: The Magazine, the publication from the award-winning AFP will feature local news, politics, business and lifestyle trends in the Shenandoah Valley and Central Virginia. Editors Chris Graham and Crystal Graham talk up the project in this edition of Inside the Newsroom.
Chris Graham: Immigrant invaders in Staunton
The Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center is housing seven children from Central America have been placed at the center in the past month. Meaning the world, as we know it, is coming to an end.
Petersburg Progress-Index sold to New York City-based firm
New Media Investment Group Inc. (“New Media” or the “Company”, NYSE:NEWM) announced Tuesdaythat it has completed two acquisitions with a total purchase price of $15.3 million that includes the purchase of the Petersburg Progress-Index.
EMU women’s soccer makes cookies for RMH holiday bake sale
The Eastern Mennonite University women’s soccer team combined a fun team get-together with helping out a good cause, as they made cookies to donate to Rockingham Memorial Hospital. The soccer women baked and decorated cookies, which they then donated to the RMH annual bake sale.
Live Blog: #UVavsNorfolkState
Augusta Free Press editor Chris Graham will be courtside at tonight’s men’s basketball game between UVa. (8-3) and Norfolk State (#UVavsNorfolkState). Tipoff is at 7 p.m. The game is being broadcast online at ESPN3.
JMU’s Brown, Carroll draw preseason baseball All-America recognition
Senior infielder Conner Brown (Richmond, Va./Godwin) and junior outfielder Chad Carroll (Oakton, Va./Oakton) were each selected to preseason All-America teams as two college baseball publications released their predictions less than two months before the start of the 2014 season.
JMU’s Ron Curry selected CAA Men’s Basketball Player of the Week
After averaging 21 points per game with the two highest-scoring games of his career, James Madison sophomore guard Ron Curry (Pennsauken, N.J./Paul VI) was selected as the Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Week for games of Dec. 16-22.
