Despite Drought, Virginia’s Apple Harvest Looks Good
Published Date: August 23, 2010The drought of 2010 has been hard on many of Virginia’s agricultural crops, but the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) says the outlook for the 2010 apple crop is very good. In early August, staff from VDACS’ Office of Sales and Market Development contacted growers representing the three major apple-growing areas of Virginia: Southwest, Central and the Northern Shenandoah Valley. With very few exceptions, growers indicated that the 2010 harvest should be normal, and in some places, even excellent despite record heat and what is turning out ......
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Seniors Invited To The LLI-Manassas SIP and Socialize
Published Date: August 29, 2010The Manassas Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) will start its 8th year on Wednesday, September 8th and invites any senior citizen to come to the semi-annual Sip and Socialize at 1:00 pm at Manassas St. Thomas United Methodist Church, 8899 Sudley Road. If you are a senior and want to keep your mind active by learning while meeting new people and having fun, LLI is for you. The mission of LLI is to provide quality, affordable educational opportunities in a supportive environment for adults 50 years of age or older.
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Chamber of Commerce Brings Governor McDonnell to Prince William
Published Date: August 29, 2010With his first executive order, Governor McDonnell created an Economic Development and Jobs Creation Commission headed by Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling. Virginia ranks third in the nation f...
Microsoft Data Center at Mecklenburg County
Published Date: August 28, 2010“Microsoft is a household name and securing this global project is a significant economic win for Virginia,” said Governor McDonnell. “The company’s search process was long ...
VA Go-Green Festival – September 11, 2010
Published Date: August 23, 2010The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) announces the fifth annual Virginia GoGreen Garden Festival Saturday, September 11, 2010, at the Science Museum ......
