George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Announces Seasonal Hiring for 2026 Recreation Season

Roanoke, Virginia, February 20, 2026 — The George Washington and Jefferson National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply.  “Our seasonal employees are the backbone of summer operations—keeping our campgrounds, trails and recreation sites open, safe and welcoming for visitors,” said Forest Supervisor Joby Timm. “These positions offer meaningful work, hands-on experience and the chance… Read More George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Announces Seasonal Hiring for 2026 Recreation Season

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‘Round the Mountain Artisan Network Awarded Virginia Humanities Grant to Elevate Southwest Virginia Artisans 

ABINGDON, Va. (Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026) — ‘Round the Mountain Artisan Network has received a $15,000 grant from Virginia Humanities to launch Crafting Community: Artisan Storytelling & Heritage Training in Southwest Virginia, a project designed to share the voices of regional makers while preserving and passing along the traditions that define the region. Approved by… Read More ‘Round the Mountain Artisan Network Awarded Virginia Humanities Grant to Elevate Southwest Virginia Artisans 

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FOLLOW UP: Virginia General Assembly Passes Affordable Medicine Act

FEB. 13, 2026, RICHMOND, VA – – – The Virginia General Assembly today passed legislation that will give all Virginians the same discounts on drug prices now available to people on Medicare. The Affordable Medicine Act  passed the House of Delegates today by a 61-33 vote. The bill passed the Senate on February 6 by… Read More FOLLOW UP: Virginia General Assembly Passes Affordable Medicine Act

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Virginia Once Helped Lead on Term Limits. It’s Time to Finish the Job.

A Guest Article by Ibraheem Samirah, Virginia State Chair, U.S. Term Limits February is the month of many things this year: relentless snow, Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, and the much lesser-known February 27th that marks National Term Limits Day, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.… Read More Virginia Once Helped Lead on Term Limits. It’s Time to Finish the Job.

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