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Gas prices fall in Harrisonburg, compared to last week
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Gas prices in Virginia fell more than three cents per gallon in the last week, to an average of 3-48 today. That’s according to a GasBuddy survey of about four-thousand stations across the commonwealth. Prices at the pump are still four-and-a-half cents per gallon higher than a month ago.
Pinpoint Weather: Near-record warmth possible on Monday
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — For Monday, high pressure will result in dry and unseasonably warm weather across Southwest and Central Virginia. Monday will start with morning temperatures in the mild 50s and lower 60s. Some patchy fog is possible along and north of Interstate 64. Overall, plentiful sunshine is in the forecast for the day […]
Paid EMS services can be costly and controversial. But they may be the only solution to declining volunteerism.
The idea of paying rescue personnel used to be taboo. Now it’s a necessary conversation in many Virginia counties. The post Paid EMS services can be costly and controversial. But they may be the only solution to declining volunteerism. appeared first on Cardinal News.
It takes a village: How the Black community in Lexington supported VMI and its first wave of Black cadets
VMI accepted its first Black cadets in 1968. Here's how the Black community in Lexington supported them. The post It takes a village: How the Black community in Lexington supported VMI and its first wave of Black cadets appeared first on Cardinal News.
Protests on Virginia campuses, data center expands and more Virginia headlines
“UMW students continue peaceful protest in support of Palestine after removing tents.” — Free Lance-Star “Protesters set up encampment at Virginia Tech.” — Roanoke Times “Ousted Portsmouth assessor sues for wrongful termination, alleges firing over golf course taxes. ”— Virginian-Pilot “Google announces $1B for data center expansion in Loudoun, Prince William counties.” — InsideNoVa “Virginia agrees […] The post Protests on Virginia campuses, data center expands and more Virginia headlines appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
State rolling back regulations for wetland delineators under Youngkin directive
Those puddles of water along highways and property that seem like swamps are wetlands, a natural resource with numerous environmental benefits ranging from wildlife habitat and protection from flooding. How those wetlands are sited and how they are protected is determined by wetland delineators, who are professionally certified after rigorous training and years of experience. […] The post State rolling back regulations for wetland delineators under Youngkin directive appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
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