2+ hour, 28+ min ago  (247+ words) Augusta Water announced Thursday that it is implementing voluntary water conservation measures for its 16, 000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in response to persistent drought conditions affecting the region. The announcement follows action by the Augusta County Board of Supervisors, which…...

5+ hour, 8+ min ago  (165+ words) Water utilities in the Richmond metro area announced on Wednesday that they are implementing voluntary water conservation measures. The announcement encompasses the City of Richmond along with Chesterfield County, Goochland County, Hanover County, Henrico County and Powhatan County. The announcement…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (239+ words) The Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission has launched a survey to better understand flooding and stormwater issues affecting residents and businesses in the region. Input provided in the survey will help identify issues, prioritize projects and secure funding for flood…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (267+ words) A drought watch advisory is now in place for 50 counties and 23 cities in Virginia due to a lack of precipitation. The watch includes Augusta, Rockingham and Shenandoah counties as well as the cities of Harrisonburg, Lexington, Staunton, Waynesboro and Winchester....

9+ mon, 3+ day ago  (893+ words) Anyone who has driven by Gypsy Hill Park on Churchville Avenue or walked in the park in the past year or so has noticed more than a few construction vehicles and piles of soil and grass in several places. However,…...