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Blue Ridge Discovery Center finds permanent home in Smyth County

by Shannon Watkins July 12, 2022July 12, 2022

The nonprofit is dedicated to “exploring, discovering and sharing the natural history of the Blue Ridge” through classes and camps.

Posted inEconomy

Tapping into Virginia’s potential maple market

by Shannon Watkins April 13, 2022April 12, 2022

Highland County has the best-known maple festival but Grayson County has one, too – and a Virginia Tech team is trying to build interest in more maple syrup production.

Posted inCulture

What next for the Afghans at Fort Pickett?

by Shannon Watkins January 10, 2022January 9, 2022

Virginia has resettled 4,032 Afghans but about 5,000 remain at the military base in Nottoway County.

Posted inCulture

Afghan refugees at Fort Pickett divide Blackstone

by Shannon Watkins October 1, 2021October 25, 2021

Nottoway County grapples with the 5,700 Afghan refugees being housed at a former military base.

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