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VDOT holds public hearing on Afton Mountain lighting project
AUGUSTA COUNTY – Traveling on Interstate 64 across Afton Mountain while the fog is out can be a driver's worse nightmare. Visibility is low, and turning on high beams just makes it worse. The Virginia Department of Transportation is hoping to make these trips through the fog clearer. On...
Stuarts Draft couple jailed as husband faces porn charge, wife accused of neglect
STUARTS DRAFT — An Augusta County couple is behind bars, with the husband facing a child porn charge and his wife jailed on a neglect allegation. Additional charges could be filed, authorities said. Troubles for Randy S. Mejia, 35, of Stuarts Draft, began July 5 when he allegedly brandished...
Weekend weather forecast for Augusta County
AUGUSTA COUNTY – It looks like we are finally getting a break this weekend. A cold front pressing southward has made its way to the Shenandoah Valley. The cold front will provide us with some relief, said AccuWeather meteorologist Tom Kines, but it's not out of the question that it pushes back north over the weekend which means more humidity.
Severe Drought Impacts Albemarle, Greene, Madison; Extreme Conditions in Augusta
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The U.S. Drought Monitor reports that as of Tuesday, 37% of Virginia is experiencing severe drought, with 11% in extreme drought. Albemarle, Greene, and Madison counties are among those in severe drought. Rockingham, Shenandoah, Augusta, Page, Warren, and Frederick counties are facing extreme drought conditions. While recent rain showers have provided some relief, meteorologists indicate that significant improvements are still needed to overcome the drought situation. The prolonged dry spell has raised concerns about water supply and agricultural impacts across the Commonwealth.
Farmers should be able to grow a new crop: renewable energy
Five farmers in the Lyndhurst and Stuarts Draft area want to put up solar panels on 14 parcels of their farmland to generate renewable energy. The project is called Augusta Solar LLC. The power generation part will be owned and operated by an American energy company headquartered in Virginia, AES. The farmers will still own the land and will receive compensation for leasing the land to AES for the life of the project. Once the 30-year project...
Nonprofit repairs homes for Augusta County people in need
A local nonprofit has been helping low-income residents fix up their homes for 30 years. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi visited a project site and filed this report. [sounds of impact driver, rummaging around in bin of screws, hammering]. Volunteers were hard at work on a mobile home between Stuarts Draft...
Your guide to Augusta County Fair fun
AUGUSTA COUNTY – Every year, the Augusta County Fair brings the community together to celebrate the county’s agricultural industry, blending in fun, educational experiences and entertainment. From livestock judging to acrobats, illusions, laser tag, and diverse cultures, everyone gets a bird’s eye view of the world while enjoying first-class entertainment, the fair said on its website. ...
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