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Creative hay bale contest
The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Leadership Committee is welcoming individuals and organizations to take part in its annual Hay Bale Decorating Contest. For seven ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Bike lane project considered
As part of a Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) project, county officials are exploring the possibility of constructing a bike lane along Route 635 (Oral ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Crystal Vandegrift.
Utility bill cost raise concerns
According to town officials, the cost of utility bills has begun to concern residents of Victoria as the town plans to replace water meters with ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Crystal Vandegrift.
Victoria Elementary School receives supplies
Victoria Christian Church delivers school supplies to Victoria Elementary: The Christian Women’s Fellowship of Victoria Christian Church recently organized a collection drive for school supplies ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
USDA expands CFAP 2 eligibility
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced up to $1 billion is being made available to farmers who previously were ineligible for Coronavirus Food Assistance ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
VDOF seeks acorns/nuts
The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) is again seeking 12 species of acorns and nuts that can be planted at its Augusta Forestry Center in ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
GO Virginia Region 3 public meeting set
The Southern Virginia GO Region 3 Executive Committee will meet Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. This virtual meeting is open to the public. The ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Commodity prices announced
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on September 3: In Virginia, state graded feeder cattle steady to 6.00 higher. Feeder cattle ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Prepare for brunt of hurricane season
As the nation begins to recover from the destruction left by Ida, Virginians are reminded to stay vigilant about the threat of floods from future ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
VTC wins ‘WanderLove’ award
The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) received a national tourism industry award for its work on “WanderLove,” a recovery initiative that would unite Virginia’s tourism industry, ... Read more