Daily Archives: June 24, 2008
Hokies send eight to track and field Olympic Trials
U.S. team qualifying begins Friday Continue reading
Hokies send eight to track and field Olympic Trials
U.S. team qualifying begins Friday Continue reading
Hacker named to all-state baseball team
Infielder is first Hokie since 2005 to earn honor Continue reading
Hacker named to all-state baseball team
Infielder is first Hokie since 2005 to earn honor Continue reading
Extension has tomato-handling tips for consumers
The discovery of Salmonella in certain tomato varieties has caused a series of food-poisoning outbreaks throughout the United States and put the media and the public’s eye on food safety. Renee Boyer, consumer food-safety specialist for Virginia Cooperative Extension, has advice for anyone handling fresh produce, including tomatoes. Continue reading
Universities to help Cumberland County plan future
With growing numbers of residents commuting to Richmond and a new reservoir planned for its northern extremity, rural Cumberland County leaders found themselves facing significant changes. Continue reading
Eighth annual Governor’s School for Agriculture to be held June 29 to July 26
One hundred rising junior and senior high school students from across the commonwealth have been selected to participate in this year’s Governor’s School for Agriculture to be held at Virginia Tech on June 29 to July 26. Continue reading















