MaKayla Grapperhaus
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Lack of snow hurting Charlottesville business
Winter isn’t over yet, however, the lack of snow in the Charlottesville area is mixing things up for businesses selling supplies. → Read More
AAA reports gas prices on the rise in Virginia
A recent AAA report says gas prices have risen $0.07 per gallon since last week. → Read More
Community Climate Collaborative launches Solar Climate Justice Scorecard
The Community Climate Collaborative recently released a free tool to help score proposed solar energy projects. → Read More
After a successful year, the Valley Conservation Council looks towards 2023
The Staunton-based conservation nonprofit secured 16 easements last year. In doing so, it says it helped to permanently protect 1,909 acres of land. → Read More
Wildlife Center of Virginia holding birthday party for black bears
The Wildlife Center of Virginia is hosting a Black Bear Birthday Party for its five growing cubs. → Read More
Virginia Poultry Federation president speaks on rise in egg prices
“Feed prices are high, fuel, labor costs, and this is nothing really unique to the egg industry. It’s kind of across the economy,” Virginia Poultry Federation President Hobey Bauhan said. → Read More
PVCC holds ceremony for its new Advanced Technology Center
Piedmont Virginia Community College says its new Advance Technology Center will give students the skills they need to walk right into well-paying jobs. → Read More
Virginia schools must now notify parents if there is ‘sexually explicit’ material being taught
All Virginia schools are now required to notify parents of classroom material that is deemed by the state as “sexually explicit.” How schools will do that remains a question. → Read More
Boar’s Head Resort hosts Special Olympics Virginia Xperience Tennis Invitational
The Special Olympics Virginia Xperience Tennis Invitational at Boar’s Head Resort is bringing together some of the top athletes from around the country to compete. → Read More
Gas prices in Virginia are going up
Gas prices around the commonwealth are up due to a post-holiday spike. → Read More
Shortage of large animal veterinarians in rural areas could impact the U.S. on a larger scale
According to a recent report, there is a shortage of large animal veterinarians in rural areas. Now, farmers raising dairy cows and livestock are facing the consequences. → Read More
Albemarle Co. elects chair and vice chair of the Board of Supervisors
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors held its first meeting of the year Wednesday, Jan. 4, in the Lane Auditorium at the County Office Building. → Read More
James Monroe’s Highland closing for renovations
President James Monroe’s Highland in Albemarle County will be temporarily closing to the public January 1, 2023. It is set to reopen January 20. → Read More
Frozen pipes are bursting, shutting businesses down in central Virginia
Due to freezing temperatures in central Virginia, some places were closed Monday, December 26, due to pipes bursting. → Read More
Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage could soon be abolished
There is a new bipartisan effort to abolish Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage. → Read More
Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage could soon be abolished
There is a new bipartisan effort to abolish Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage. → Read More
Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage could soon be abolished
There is a new bipartisan effort to abolish Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage. → Read More
Virginia lawmakers to consider free dual-enrollment courses for high schoolers
A new plan that would make dual enrollment free for more students is now gaining traction. → Read More
Wintergreen Resort opening ski slopes up just in time for the holidays
Wintergreen Resort is opening up ski slopes Tuesday, December 20, and says this year’s winter weather is creating the perfect conditions. → Read More
Wildlife Center of Virginia shares tips on helping wildlife get through the winter
With winter storms on the way, many species of wildlife are bracing themselves for the colder weather, and the Wildlife Center of Virginia says there are a few things you can do to help. → Read More