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Hard cider presents new opportunities for local apple industry | Winchester Star

[ad_1] WINCHESTER — The Winchester area is far removed from the days of being the self-proclaimed “Apple Capital of the World,” with competition from fruit growers as far away as China seriously reducing the acreage of local apple orchards. As it becomes more challenging for regional growers and processors to make a profit, the growing […]

Apple Harvest Competition attracts crowd of seven,000 | Winchester Star

[ad_1] CLEAR BROOK — After being canceled final yr due to dangerous climate from Hurricane Florence, the Shenandoah Valley Apple Harvest competition returned this weekend — drawing a crowd of about 7,000 individuals. The 43rd competition was held Saturday and Sunday on the Frederick County Fairgrounds. The 2-day occasion is hosted by the Rotary Membership […]

Local teachers, school staff to rally in Richmond for more education funding | Winchester Star

[ad_1] WINCHESTER — Shaniqua Williams, a counselor at Senseny Road School, plans to rally and talk to state legislators in Richmond on Jan. 28 about allocating more money to hire more counselors. The rally is a statewide initiative held by the Virginia Education Association. Attendees will meet with state legislators at the Pocahontas Building on […]