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Virginian-Pilot

For some plants, Virginia's long drought is a time to shine

By: Ben Swenson

Many plants that populate Virginia's fields and forests have struggled under the weight of a historic drought this year. A few, on the other hand, are living their best lives.

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For some plants, Virginia’s long drought is a time to shine

By: Ben Swenson

Some species of plants evolved to thrive in dry conditions — and this is their time to shine.

Virginian-Pilot

JCC residents balk at proposal to bring battery storage facility to Grove

By: Ben Swenson

The proposed battery storage plant would hold energy that power plants generate and that can be fed back into the power grid when demand is highest.

Daily Press

In York County, opponents of tax plan won’t go down without a fight

By: Ben Swenson

A movement is afoot to encourage York residents to vote no in a referendum that would add a 1% sales tax to discretionary purchases in the county to benefit the schools.

Virginian-Pilot

In York County, opponents of tax plan won't go down without a fight

By: Ben Swenson

A movement is afoot to encourage York residents to vote no in a referendum that would add a 1% sales tax to discretionary purchases in the county, boosting the overall rate to 8%. Groceries and personal hygiene items would be exempt from the 1% increase.

Virginian-Pilot

For some plants, Virginia’s long drought is a time to shine

Some species of plants evolved to thrive in dry conditions — and this is their time to shine.

Virginian-Pilot

JCC board to consider development project that will reuse giant presidents heads

By: Ben Swenson

JAMES CITY — The James City County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing Tuesday that could determine the fate of a proposed mixed-use development in Croaker.

Cardinal News

Virginia has extended deer season in some places, but many hunters are reluctant to take advantage of the extra time

By: Ben Swenson

The commonwealth is grappling with overpopulation of the species in many localities but has fewer hunters. It’s been experimenting with ways to increase the harvest but with mixed results.

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Development that would reuse presidents’ heads withdrawn

The county announced that the rezoning and special use permit applications for the proposed development near the intersection of Interstate 64 and Croaker Road had been withdrawn by the applicant.