Virginia Christmas trees replace Maine woods tradition
Virginia farmers have grown Christmas trees for about seven years with some 400 farms producing 1979-model trees. The business spans multiple states, from Virginia to Maryland and Florida, as growers report strong demand and a shift back toward real trees despite available artificial options.
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Maine
Virginia
Jim Courtney
Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association
United States
National Christmas Tree Growers Association
Tidewater
Courtney
Virginia Tech
Baltimore
Florida
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Michigan
Canada
Oregon
Washington
Jefferson County 18 foot Christmas Tree Heads to White House
West Virginia will be represented at the White House Christmas as an 18 foot tree grown by Eric Sundback of Jefferson County is presented. Sundback, John Cooper of Point Pleasant, WV Christmas Tree Growers president, and Rep. Harley Staggers attend the ceremony. The grand champion from the West Virginia Forest Festival in Elkins was selected along with another tree for display after trimming for the White House exhibit.
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Courtney
Martha Jones
Roanoke
W. Curtis Connor
Bent Mountain
R.A. Gross
Eric Sundback
Jefferson County
Panhandle
White House
Sundback
John Cooper
Point Pleasant
West Virginia
Harley Staggers
Va. Sundback
Elkins
North Bend
Watoga
Twin Falls
Cass Scenic Railroad
Callaghan
State Department of Highways
Welfare Department
Boone County Levy Decision Continues Five More Years
The Boone County levy, in effect since 1947, faces continuation for five additional years without increasing taxes if approved. Local officials emphasize the levy funds essential services and does not raise the tax rate.
Pay Raises Still Planned Budget Cuts Ordered For State Agencies
West Virginia Governor Rockefeller orders 10 percent inflation-adjusted budget cuts across agencies to 90 percent of current appropriations while planning a seven percent pay raise for state workers and teachers. Departments report possible service reductions, park cabin closures, and staff vacancies as inflation outpaces revenue growth.
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Charleston
W.va
John D. Rockefeller IV
Rockefeller
Miles Dean
Dean
Dissident Showcase Abolished In Peking Wall
The city government shut down Democracy Wall on Changan Avenue citing anti government damage while noting a move of the wall to Moon Altar Park. Officials warned posters must not reveal secrets fabricate information or libel and that activists risk legal action. Deng Xiaoping supported continued use of the wall as a people’s forum.
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Democracy Wall
Changan Avenue
Moon Altar Park
National People's Congress
China
Deng Xiaoping
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