Trump taps Carson as Housing Secretary
Former neurosurgeon Ben Carson was named to head the Department of Housing and Urban Development, drawing criticism over lack of government experience. The announcement also highlighted diverse Cabinet picks with credentials in other fields and limited public governance background.
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Family Fir Find at Ratliff Tree Farm
Stephen Long of New Market carries 5 month old Declan and a Canaan fir while Megan Long holds 18 month old Oakley at Ratliff Tree Farm owned by brothers Delmas and Delmer Ratliff. Customers can choose and cut their own.
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Tree Farms Grow On Gratitude In Rockingham County
Peggy Bryan Buffy Ostlund Delmas Ratliff and Dave Thomas lead Rockingham County Christmas tree farmers who nurture and harvest trees for years. Four or more choose and cut farms operate in the area with more nearby, as owners say the venture covers expenses and brings families to their farms each holiday season. The operators emphasize community appreciation and service despite not getting rich from the crop.
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Farms Offer Wide Variety By VIC BRADSHAW
Harrisonburg report notes Delmas Ratliff focuses on Canaan firs as a popular choice. Dave Thomas grows seven species and Peggy Bryan six to give customers options. Buffy Ostlund raises four varieties. See VARIETY.
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Police Pay A Priority In Virginia
Virginia faces a thinning State Police force as a big budget deficit hinders pay. Lawmakers call salary increases and staffing fixes a bipartisan priority for the upcoming General Assembly. Officials cite a serious manpower shortage and declining applications as troopers leave for higher pay elsewhere. Del. Steve Landes notes trained officers move to North Carolina or Texas and to local agencies.
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Oakland warehouse fire toll rises to 36 at Ghost Ship
Oakland mourns as authorities confirm Ara Jo among the 36 killed in the Ghost Ship warehouse blaze during an underground dance party. Alameda County Sheriff Gregory Ahern cautions no more bodies are expected, while prosecutors consider murder charges in the case.
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Rebels shell Aleppo kill civilians and nurses
Two Russian nurses and eight civilians were killed Monday by rebel shelling in Aleppo, marking a deadly escalation in the confrontations over control of the city and drawing international attention to the humanitarian crisis in Syria.
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