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With a new Chair and new members, the VCCS State Board is off and running for the new fiscal year
“I’m excited to lead such a talented and dedicated board.” Terri Thompson presided over the VCCS State Board for the first time as Chair. when the panel met in Richmond July 18. The citizen board is the governing body for Virginia’s Community Colleges. “Having members from different regions, different professions and different points of view provides a strong team to lead our colleges as we pursue our new Strategic Plan,” said Thompson.
Seed to Sale | Some hemp farmers believe Virginia's law changes were needed, while still unsure of industry's future here
RICHMOND, Va. — On July 1, 2023, a slate of sweeping changes to the hemp industry took effect in Virginia amid a crackdown to better regulate hemp-derived products and consumer goods in the state. Hemp, while similar in look to marijuana, tests below 0.3% Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol. Because of its...
Fairview will celebrate Homecoming July 28
Pastor Marc Jones and the congregation of Fairview Presbyterian Church cordially invite you and your family to join us for our Homecoming celebration. The morning service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with Sheriff Kevin Kemp and his wife, Sandy, providing the special music. Our morning worship service will be at 11:00 a.m. and our guest speaker will be CH (CPT) Ben Behrendt, U.S. Army Chaplain. Ben is a former pastor at Fairview, serving 2015- 2017. Ben’s wife, Mary Frances and their children plan to accompany...
Rock ‘n Rollin’ Revival Services July 29–Aug. 1
Here in the south, we know about revival services and tent revivals, but what is a “rock ‘n rollin’ revival? Well, it has nothing to do with rock and roll music, that’s for sure. The “rock” has two meanings for these unique revival services. The first being a reference to our God. In the Book of Psalms, one can find many references to the Lord, as being addressed as our “Rock.” The Lord is my Rock, and my Deliverer; my God, my strength in whom I will trust. (Psalm 18:2) The Lord liveth; and blessed be my Rock; and let...
Animal cruelty case results in guilty plea
A sentencing hearing concerning an animal cruelty trial spanning some two years culminated in a guilty plea in Carroll County District Court on July 16. Christopher Donithan’s guilty plea was accepted by the Honorable Judge Brett Geisler. According to Carroll County Commonwealth Attorney Roger Brooks, Donithan was sentenced to 12 months in jail on the misdemeanor charge. He received six months suspended for time served and Donithan is barred from...
Affordable housing crisis in Southwest and Southern Virginia impacts everyone
The two regions need more than 13,000 new affordable housing units to alleviate the high price of housing in those areas. The post Affordable housing crisis in Southwest and Southern Virginia impacts everyone appeared first on Cardinal News.
Portrayals of Virginia historical figures to highlight Founders Day
Portrayals of historical figures to highlight Founders Day. “What’s happening in the war?” “What has the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia resolved?” “What in the world is happening at the Fifth Virginia Revolutionary Convention in Williamsburg?”. These questions will be answered by historical interpreters...
Virginia fines Mountain Valley Pipeline for environmental violations after another quarterly review
The fine of $30,500 for violations of erosion and sediment control rules marks the fourth consecutive fine of this type for the $7.85 billion pipeline, which began transporting natural gas last month. The post Virginia fines Mountain Valley Pipeline for environmental violations after another quarterly review appeared first on Cardinal News.
Wheat, corn prices drop across state: A look at Virginia’s trends
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on July 19: In Virginia, state graded feeder cattle 10.00 to 23.00 lower. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales no trend. Slaughter cows 1.00 to 8.00 lower. Wheat mostly .36 lower. Corn prices dropped mostly .06 to .09 lower, new crop .06 lower. Soybeans mostly […] The post Wheat, corn prices drop across state: A look at Virginia’s trends appeared first on Farmville.
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