Posts Tagged Virginia Wine
Spotted lanternflies are spreading in Virginia. These three things will help save vineyards
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 25, 2022
Virginia winemakers are under a new threat. An insect called the Spotted Lanternfly is spreading throughout Virginia. In July, the state Department of Agriculture issued a quarantine for 12 counties and 10 cities.
The insect originated from China, and has wreaked havoc for some vineyards in Pennsylvania. There is a silver lining, however: people can prevent the spread of the insect. Roxy Todd tells us how.
If you see one of these insects, the state Department of Agriculture asks that you kill it immediately, and contact your local extension office.
October is Virginia Wine Month, and Uber’s Making Sure You Celebrate Responsibly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 7, 2016
King Family Vineyard (Credit: Monticello Wine Trail)
October is Virginia wine month — and in order to help more people safely enjoy the state’s wineries the Governor announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with UBER today. Mallory Noe-Payne has the details.
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From NPR News- Here are the key issues to watch for in Biden's State of the Union February 7, 2023The speech represents a chance for Biden to address the nation on where he thinks the country stands, where it is headed and what his priorities are ahead. Here, several issue areas to look out for.
- What's the fairest way to share cosmic views from Hubble and James Webb telescopes? February 7, 2023Astronomers are debating how quickly the observations of the Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope should be made public.
- Here's what we know about what caused the Turkey earthquake February 7, 2023Seismologists say Monday's earthquake took place in a complex junction of faults that was long overdue for a big one. The destructive shaking was spread across many kilometers.
- An Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights seeks to make flying feel more humane February 7, 2023The meltdowns that recently brought flights to a halt have prompted lawmakers to draft new rules for airlines. The changes would give travelers at least $1,350 if bumped from an overbooked flight.
- Ukrainian soldiers benefit from U.S. prosthetics expertise but their war is different February 7, 2023A prosthetics clinic that once served mostly American military veterans is now helping Ukrainian amputees get state of the art prostheses.
- Here are the key issues to watch for in Biden's State of the Union February 7, 2023
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- Nicola Bulley search expert says case is most unusual February 7, 2023The underwater search for Nicola Bulley continues, as detectives focus on a river path.
- What three luxury homes reveal about who owns UK property February 7, 2023Despite new transparency laws, the owners of 50,000 British premises remain hidden from public view.
- BP scales back green targets as profits hit record February 7, 2023It is the latest energy giant to report record annual profits after oil and gas prices soared last year.
- Women have suffered from Brits gender-neutral change, says singer February 7, 2023All Saints singer Shaznay Lewis says "female artists have suffered" as a result of recent changes.
- Epsom College: Investigations continue after family found dead February 7, 2023Emma Pattison was found dead with her husband George and their seven-year-old daughter Lettie.
- Nicola Bulley search expert says case is most unusual February 7, 2023
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