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  • Middle River water quality

    —Coarse Cracked Corn

    The Middle River watershed lies in the heart of Augusta County. Along with North River and South River, it is one of the region's wonderful waterways that are major tributaries of the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Each of these rivers has "issues" that impact' [...]
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    Posted: December 08, 2009, 12:15pm EST

  • Holiday Gift Giving

    —Coarse Cracked Corn

    While you are browsing the internet for holiday gifts, checking your email, or doing anything online, take a few minutes to make a difference for others and have fun at the same time. Some of these ideas have been mentioned on CCC before, but perhaps they've' [...]
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    Posted: December 06, 2009, 6:43am EST

  • Beware unintended consequences

    —Coarse Cracked Corn

    Delegate Lacey Putney (I-19th District) is chair of the House Appropriations Committee. He has a suggestion for the upcoming session of the General Assembly, an intermission of sorts: The possibility of coming into session, maybe recessing, let the members go back, except the money committees working on the budget, [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 7:53am EST

  • Collision Course... maybe, maybe not

    —Coarse Cracked Corn

    As Governor Tim Kaine enters his final months in office and Bob McDonnell prepares to take office, the Virginia budget situation continues to deteriorate because of the nationwide economic downturn that started in 2008. The Commonwealth will cut $250 million, or more, from the current budget to balance the books. [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 8:08am EST

  • Last week's other loser

    —Coarse Cracked Corn

    Senator Emmett Hanger, I hope you are watching your back. Folks are already taking aim at your political life... and most likely they are your fellow Republicans. Democrats are still in a daze and aren't plotting that far ahead.... Senator Hanger represents the 24th Senate District that includes Augusta County, Greene' [...]
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    Posted: November 12, 2009, 6:40am EST

  • Dobbs Gone...

    —We will RockDem

    Lou Dobbs leaves CNN for 'new opportunities'

    CNN's Lou Dobbs, a lightning rod for criticism following his transition from a business journalist to an opinionated anchor on such issues as illegal immigration, told viewers on Wednesday that he was quitting his nightly show to pursue new opportunities.
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    Posted: November 11, 2009, 10:19pm EST

  • Rainy Days and Reading

    —Coarse Cracked Corn

    Raw and rainy days, a warm fire, and a good book seem to go well together. In that spirit, I recommend In an Uncharted Country by Clifford Garstang, a Shenandoah Valley author. You can easily read the dozen short stories in a morning while listening to [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2009, 4:04pm EST

  • Blowin' In the Wind

    —Coarse Cracked Corn

    Virginia Governor Tim Kaine joined his counterparts in Maryland and Delaware to announce a tri-state commitment to developing off-shore wind energy in the Mid-Atlantic region. Governor Kaine stated:With our extensive coastline and highly-educated workforce, Virginia is particularly well-suited to explore offshore wind energy opportunities. In these tough economic times, [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2009, 2:09pm EST
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