AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBack-to-School Savings: Virginia joins other states with a tax-free weekend starting Aug. 7, with dates and eligible items varying by state. Quiet Weekend Getaway: Dayton, near Shenandoah National Park, is being highlighted as a low-key base for a slower, scenic Virginia escape. New Walking Tour in Abingdon: Abingdon launches a free mobile Revolutionary War trail passport with GPS-guided stops, QR-coded stories, and prize opportunities. Drought Update: Virginia de-escalates drought warnings to drought watch in 15 counties and 10 cities, while some areas still face emergency or warning levels. Transit for Travelers: FlixBus adds stops in Roanoke, Lynchburg, and Charlottesville, expanding affordable intercity routes. Road & Water Alerts: VDOT closes a Petersburg Road bridge over Butterwood Creek for 2–3 months, and Roanoke County issues a limited boil-water advisory for parts of the Roselawn/Homewood/Smokey Ridge zones. Local Travel Safety: I-81 ramp extensions open in the New River Valley, and a Fairfax bridge on Gunpowder Road over Route 29 starts a ~2-month closure Aug. 10.
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