Virginia families who may qualify for summer grocery assistance have just over a week remaining to apply for the state’s…
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SUN Bucks: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
Beautiful Old Hog Walls Could Conceal a Dangerous Surprise
Along rural roads in the Shenandoah Valley, you’ll see low meandering rock walls, perhaps two feet high, flowing with the…
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Peaches and Catfish in August: A Fascinating Food Story
Two foods share the August calendar, peaches and catfish, but their histories are less straightforward than the familiar “national month”…
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New USDA Cold Chain Grants Support Food Banks Nationwide
New USDA grants aim to help food banks and pantries handle more meat, dairy, eggs, produce, and other perishable foods—but…
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The Hospital Piano and the Gift of Human Connection
The Hospital Atrium The last notes of Tiny Dancer echo and fade into the rafters of the Augusta Hospital atrium.…
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FDA approves breakthrough screwworm medicine for U.S. dogs
An FDA emergency authorization gives veterinarians another treatment option. Animal health officials respond to screwworm detections in Texas and New…
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Bristol and Kingsport: A Tale of Two Tomato Festivals
In celebration of National Farmers Market Week, two Tri-Cities-area markets held Tomato Festivals on Saturday, August 8, just as the…
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White’s Mill: A Remarkable Water-Powered Production Line
Water spilling into White’s Mill’s 20-foot wheel sends a shaft turning through the wall. Inside, that motion once drove gears,…
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Hillbilly Cloudbursts: The Magic and Mayhem of Mountain Rain
Cloudbursts arrive without warning in the Virginia Appalachians, turning quiet sidewalks and mountain trails into rushing rivers within moments. For…
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Marion Regional Farmers Market: The Best of Downtown
The produce, baked goods, crafts, and conversations beneath the Marion Market Pavilion reflect the history and personality of the town…
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