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‘Squash on sight:’ Virginia battles invasive spotted lanternflies

By Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury | NATURE, COMMUNITY, Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury

With no natural predators, the colorful pests spread along railways and highways, leaving state, vineyards and residents searching for solutions.

The invasive red-and-white spotted lanternfly has now spread to more than half of Virginia’s counties and cities

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23 unique traditions Virginia colleges keep alive

By Aila Boyd | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Aila Boyd

From painted rocks and mud volleyball to black-tie dances, Virginia’s colleges uphold unique traditions that bring campus communities together year after year.

‘Squash on sight:’ Virginia battles invasive spotted lanternflies

23 unique traditions Virginia colleges keep alive

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