A Virginia Senator plans to host a summit on the Virginia Clean Economy Act next week. Thomas Cage reports.Preview: Various events are taking place in different parts of Virginia to honor and recognize Veterans Day. The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Franklin County Veteran’s Memorial Park in Rocky Mount, and Virginia Tech’s Corps of Cadet’s are hosting ceremonies to pay tribute to those who have served. FXR reports These events are open to the public and provide an opportunity to show appreciation for the sacrifices made by veterans.
A drought watch in Virginia has been expanded to 38 counties. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality says above average temps and low rainfall have led to decreases in soil moisture resulting in a drought. They say ground water levels in most of the Commonwealth also remain low and continue to show seasonal declines. The drought watch now affects the Eastern Shore, Northern Coastal Plain, Northern Virginia, Shenandoah, Southeast Virginia, and York-James. The DEQ also says the eight to 14-day weather forecast shows above normal temperatures and chances of slightly below average rain.