Lifestyles
State birds and flowers have rich history
By Randi Clifford VCE South Central Master Gardener Did you ever wonder how the state bird designation got ...
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Lifestyles
Ag innovation challenge application being accepted
Farmers and rural entrepreneurs can win up to $30,000 through a new competition sponsored by the Virginia Foundation ...
Lifestyles
‘Oil and Water Do Mix’ at MacCallum exhibit
More than 30 paintings by two artists with different styles make for a varied and interesting show at ...
Local
Eight arrested on drug charges
The collective efforts of law enforcement have resulted in the arrest of eight individuals, five from Charlotte County, ...
Lifestyles
Jupiter and its four moons
Ron Card, a retired photojournalist who resides in Abilene, took this photo at 5 a.m., Monday, June 27 ...
Education
Families reminded of free summer meals
Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow is reminding Virginia families of the availability of free nutritious meals this ...
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Stewart edges Biffle to win SRX event
By Joe Chandler South Boston Speedway Tony Stewart knows what it feels like to win a race at ...
Lifestyles
It’s never too soon to prepare for hurricane season
With unpredictable weather and hurricane season approaching, now is the time to start planning for storm emergencies. Hurricanes ...
Lifestyles
Spotted lanternfly quarantine zone expanding
A species of invasive pests damaging vineyards in a few northern Virginia counties is headed south, and state ...
Local
Rental car scams
For the second year in a row, sticker shock – especially with rental cars – is greeting summer ...