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Here's the weekend forecast for Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro
Clouds and rain will only cool things off so much. While showers and thunderstorms are still possible for the valley, heavier rains have been hitting communities east of the Blue Ridge. Friday evening could be messier. NWS calls for showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11 p.m., giving way to...
VDOT road construction, maintenance schedules for the week of July 15-19
VDOT has updated its schedule for road construction and maintenance in the Culpeper District, Lynchburg District and Staunton District for the week of July 15-19. Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. When traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
Waynesboro looks to BOOST city’s tourism through annual grant program
The City of Waynesboro is looking to give tourism-related events and projects a BOOST through its grant program, Building Opportunities to Support Tourism. Funds are for events or endeavors taking place in Waynesboro from now until June 30, 2025. BOOST grants assist local tourism partners by enabling them to expand their marketing reach beyond the local area and continue to grow their events.
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces CNBC Names Virginia “America’s Top State for Business”
RICHMOND, VA (VR) — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Virginia is ranked “America’s Top State for Business” by CNBC. The annual ranking measures all 50 states on 128 different metrics in 10 key categories of competitiveness to determine which states are delivering most effectively on the things that mean the most to business. “When a business […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces CNBC Names Virginia “America’s Top State for Business” appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Governor Youngkin Announces Over $22 Million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing Loans
RICHMOND, VA (VR) — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced more than $22 million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing loans for 14 projects across the Commonwealth. The recommended projects will create and preserve 877 total units for low-income and extremely low-income households. “By bolstering Virginia’s affordable housing stock, we are strengthening our growing economy and planting the […] The post Governor Youngkin Announces Over $22 Million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing Loans appeared first on The Virginian Review.
People and Places - Week of July 12, 2024
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will welcome 100 new U.S. citizens, including five members of the military, during a special Independence Day naturalization ceremony at Mount Vernon on July 4. The ceremony was part of USCIS’ Independence Day celebration of our nation’s 248th birthday and the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The 100 citizenship candidates originate from the following 54 countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Germany, Ghana, Guinea, Honduras, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, Sierra Leon, Somalia, South Korea, Spain, Sudan, Syria, Thailand, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Vietnam and Yemen.
Roanoke River added to recreation/fish advisories
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/VDH Release) - The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is extending its recreational water advisory and its fish consumption advisory to include the Meherrin and Roanoke rivers. For the safety of people and pets, VDH is advising that recreational water activities, such as swimming, wading, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, and boating, should be avoided. VDH also recommends not consuming any fish taken from these waterways effective Saturday, July 6 until further notice.
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