News
Spring is a good time to spruce up your lawn
It’s never too late to revive a struggling lawn.
Heat meats properly to ensure a safe cookout
Memorial Day kicks off grilling season, so make sure you’re grilling safely.
Farmers: Drivers don’t understand enormity of farm equipment on roadways
The average American is three generations removed from the farm, and that’s creating a problem on Virginia’s roadways.
Prepare homes, businesses for hurricanes now
Hurricane season is only a few weeks away, so now’s a good time to prepare your home or business.
Virginia orchid growers’ business is blooming
Orchids are now the top-selling potted flower in the U.S.
Farmers urge motorists to use caution in high-traffic areas
Farmers want motorists to exercise caution when they see them driving farm equipment on back roads and busy highways.
Virginia’s largest barn quilt trail runs through Greene County
With 70 quilt images on display countywide, the Blue Ridge Barn Quilt Trail in Greene County is Virginia’s largest barn quilt trail and one of the largest in the U.S., according to the Greene County Department of Economic Development and Tourism.
Get your salt fix on the Salty Southern Route
Your trip to Southeast Virginia just got tastier. Long-known for their peanuts, salt-cured hams and other pork products, Isle of Wight, Southampton, Surry and Sussex counties and the city of Suffolk are all part of the new Salty Southern Route.
Consumers urged to drink milk, not ‘milk’ juice
Soy, almond and coconut beverages are labeled as “milk,” but they are not. Find out why those labels are being studied.
Preventive care results in fewer illnesses
Preventive care consists of measures taken to prevent illnesses rather than cure them or treat their symptoms. Most health insurance plans include coverage of preventive care, which benefits both the consumer and health insurance companies through early detection and reduced health care spending.
