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When will cicadas emerge in Virginia? Here's what to know
VIRGINIA, USA — That loud, distinct buzzing. Those empty exoskeleton shells attached to trees (or worse, your car). It's almost time for trillions of cicadas to emerge from the ground and create a cacophony that will be heard across the Commonwealth of Virginia. It'll be nearly impossible to miss them.
Virginians asked to ‘keep bears wild’ this spring
After a video showing a group of people pulling bear cubs from trees to take photos with them in North Carolina began circulating online earlier this week, the Wildlife Center of Virginia is asking residents of the Commonwealth to "keep bears wild" this Spring as they emerge from hibernation.
Want to comment on Appalachian Power’s proposed rate increase? Here’s how.
Virginia’s second-largest electric utility proposes raising the average residential bill by about $10. State and local elected officials have criticized the plan, and the public now can weigh in. The post Want to comment on Appalachian Power’s proposed rate increase? Here’s how. appeared first on Cardinal News.
Safety concerns continue for Amish, with state decision needed; more …
From elsewhere: Youngkin will head to Europe on third trade mission trip. Report gives high grades for air quality in Roanoke Valley. Lynchburg city staff discuss school funding plan with city council. The post Safety concerns continue for Amish, with state decision needed; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
More Shenandoah Valley residents are experiencing homelessness
The latest point-in-time results come as home prices and rents skyrocket in the region. The number of people experiencing homelessness in the upper Shenandoah Valley increased between 2023 and 2024, according to newly released data. The results of a January count came at an April 11 event by the Western...
Early voting begins next week across the region
Starting late next week, residents across this region will be able to cast their ballot in three upcoming primary races. Early voting begins on Friday, May 3 for primaries in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Primary Day itself is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18. But early voting can be confusing. […] The post Early voting begins next week across the region appeared first on Farmville.
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