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Cox Industries, a manufacturer of treated wood products, has acquired ownership of a treating facility in Virginia.

Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council will provide livestock producers with key strategies to control weeds in pastures and hayfields during a summer conference, scheduled ...

The Second Amendment provides that "a well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." In District of Columbia v. ...

Laser Cops Officers test laser speed guns to bolster cases BLACKSTONE, Va. Police officers in Virginia are hoping to prove once and for all that laser speed guns are just as good at catching lead-footed drivers ...

BLACKSTONE, Va. - Police officers took aim this week at vehicles zipping down a runway in tests meant to convince judges that laser speed guns - increasingly popular among law enforcement - are as accurate as ...

Police officers took aim this week at vehicles zipping down a runway in tests meant to convince judges that laser speed guns - increasingly popular among law enforcement - are as accurate as their radar ...

Faces of Culpeper: Micheal Hurley Micheal Hurley Age: 56 Birthplace: Amsterdam, NY, grew up in Blackstone, VA Family: Three sons- Micheal, Matthew, and Scott Favorite Hobby: Music, golf, and horses Favorite ...

A fungal disease that appears to have originated in North Carolina and Virginia is threatening strawberry crops. via Fort Mill Times

“The revitalization of Virginia's downtown areas through the Virginia Main Street program and the hard work and dedication of local staff and volunteers is a key component of Virginia's overall economic growth and strength”

Richmond, VA - 'Main Street Radford and the City of Radford have been recognized for volunteerism and private investment in the MSR district. via Main Street Newspapers

“I was just trying to get my information from my different squad leaders and trying to figure out what is going on and how to best respond.”

Issue date: 3/3/08 Section: News Last update: 3/3/08 at 6:37 AM EST After classes Friday afternoon, junior Jon Harless, a member of Duke's Army Reserve Officer Training Corps, expected to meet up with his ... via The Chronicle

“We welcome Jay's extensive knowledge and experience in the unmanned technology arena, and believe he will make a strong contribution to our customers, as well as to the continued growth of UAV PRO.”

Blackstone, VA : UAV PRO, Inc. announced the appointment of Mr. Jay Willmott to its Board of Directors; he is also immediately assuming the position of Vice President of the company, with responsibility for ... via Shephard.co.uk

About 2,000 Marines and sailors are set to conduct realistic urban training exercises over the next two weeks throughout south central Virginia.

“There are so many things about training off base that is valuable. Power lines, traffic lights--these are things that we don't have on base that the Marines have to get used to.”

About 2,000 Marines and sailors are set to conduct realistic urban training exercises over the next two weeks throughout south central Virginia. via Hampton Roads Daily Press