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Early assessments show the region’s agriculture sector suffered far more damage than was first believed.
Rockingham County has declared a local state of emergency due to the impact caused by recent snow and ice storms, effective last Sunday.
Meteorologists caution that such extreme cold significantly increases the risk of frostbite and hypothermia, particularly for individuals without adequate protection.
The heavy weight of sleet and frozen precipitation caused numerous poultry houses to collapse on Sunday.
Cargill is one of the top five employers in Rockingham County.
Shenandoah County dairy farmer Thomas French was in the White House Oval Office for the signing ceremony.
During the month of November, WSIG sold special FFA shirts with all proceeds going to local FFA Chapters.
Augusta County couple Clay and Paula Craun Greene took third place in the AFBF Achievement Award competition.
Katie Frazier was involved in local 4-H and FFA as a teenager, which ultimately impacted her professional life.
Timber theft is a real issue in the Old Dominion