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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ –Husqvarna the world’s leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment — continues to reduce the gap between man and machine, with innovative, powerful new products that make lawn and garden care easier than ever for homeowners.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Husqvarna – the world’s leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment — continues to reduce the gap between man and machine, with innovative, powerful new products that make lawn and garden care easier than ever for homeowners.

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Ingenious robotic mowers that require minimal operator support, a highly-efficient battery powered trimmer, and a technologically-advanced walk-behind mower add to Husqvarna’s centuries-old reputation for engineering excellence.  

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Husqvarna will display these and other new, innovative products October 21-23 at GIE+EXPO, booth #9094, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Visit www.gie-expo.com.

Jeff Dewosky Vice President, General Manager for Husqvarna NA. “We are proud to be delivering homeowners more high-quality products that are convenient to use, reliable and durable.”

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“These new products superbly continue our tradition of producing powerful, ergonomic products that are packed with innovation,” said Jeff Dewosky Vice President, General Manager for Husqvarna NA.  “We are proud to be delivering homeowners more high-quality products that are convenient to use, reliable and durable.”    

Advancements in Robotic Mowing
Husqvarna is the world’s market leader in robotic lawn mowing, and its new three-product line offers users a range of features and benefits that are unprecedented in the industry.

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Advancements in Robotic Mowing
Husqvarna is the world’s market leader in robotic lawn mowing, and its new three-product line offers users a range of features and benefits that are unprecedented in the industry.

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Advancements in Robotic Mowing
Husqvarna is the world’s market leader in robotic lawn mowing, and its new three-product line offers users a range of features and benefits that are unprecedented in the industry.

Husqvarna Automower 315, for smaller yet complex lawns; Husqvarna Automower 430X, for medium- to large-size lawns; and Husqvarna Automower 450X, for large lawns, blend ease-of-use with advanced technologies to produce a carpet-like lawn with minimum interaction with the machine.

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Husqvarna Automower 315, for smaller yet complex lawns; Husqvarna Automower 430X, for medium- to large-size lawns; and Husqvarna Automower 450X, for large lawns, blend ease-of-use with advanced technologies to produce a carpet-like lawn with minimum interaction with the machine.

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The Husqvarna Automower® 315, for smaller yet complex lawns; Husqvarna Automower® 430X, for medium- to large-size lawns; and Husqvarna Automower® 450X, for large lawns, blend ease-of-use with advanced technologies to produce a carpet-like lawn with minimum interaction with the machine.

Husqvarna Automower 315 has a mowing capacity of 1/3 acre, delivering silent, emission-free performance over rough terrain, steep slopes and in complex areas. Its manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) is $1,999 in the U.S.; C$2,199 in Canada.

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Husqvarna Automower 315 has a mowing capacity of 1/3 acre, delivering silent, emission-free performance over rough terrain, steep slopes and in complex areas. Its manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) is $1,999 in the U.S.; C$2,199 in Canada.

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The Husqvarna Automower® 315 has a mowing capacity of 1/3 acre, delivering silent, emission-free performance over rough terrain, steep slopes and in complex areas. Its manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) is $1,999 in the U.S.; C$2,199 in Canada.

Husqvarna Automower 430X has a mowing capacity of 2/3 acre, and its environmentally-friendly solution delivers a continuously well-cut lawn, even with steep slopes and intricate lawn layouts. Its MSRP is $2,699 in the U.S.; C$2,999 in Canada.

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Husqvarna Automower 430X has a mowing capacity of 2/3 acre, and its environmentally-friendly solution delivers a continuously well-cut lawn, even with steep slopes and intricate lawn layouts. Its MSRP is $2,699 in the U.S.; C$2,999 in Canada.

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The Husqvarna Automower® 430X has a mowing capacity of 2/3 acre, and its environmentally-friendly solution delivers a continuously well-cut lawn, even with steep slopes and intricate lawn layouts. Its MSRP is $2,699 in the U.S.; C$2,999 in Canada.

Husqvarna Automower 450X hasa mowing capacity of 1.25 acres, and its numerous sophisticated, built-in functions include Automower Connect, a smartphone app that allows the user to keep track of and control the robotic mower from anywhere. Its MSRP is $3,499 in the U.S.; C$3,999 in Canada.

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Husqvarna Automower 450X hasa mowing capacity of 1.25 acres, and its numerous sophisticated, built-in functions include Automower Connect, a smartphone app that allows the user to keep track of and control the robotic mower from anywhere. Its MSRP is $3,499 in the U.S.; C$3,999 in Canada.

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The Husqvarna Automower® 450X has a mowing capacity of 1.25 acres, and its numerous sophisticated, built-in functions include Automower® Connect, a smartphone app that allows the user to keep track of and control the robotic mower from anywhere.  Its MSRP is $3,499 in the U.S.; C$3,999 in Canada.

Environmentally-Friendly Trimmer
A new addition to the Husqvarna Battery Series of ergonomic, low-maintenance products enables homeowners to easily complete even the most challenging task — with no gas and no emissions.

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Environmentally-Friendly Trimmer
A new addition to the Husqvarna Battery Series of ergonomic, low-maintenance products enables homeowners to easily complete even the most challenging task — with no gas and no emissions.

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Environmentally-Friendly Trimmer
A new addition to the Husqvarna Battery Series of ergonomic, low-maintenance products enables homeowners to easily complete even the most challenging task — with no gas and no emissions.

Husqvarna 136LiL trimmer features high-quality performance that efficiently gets the job done, thanks to advanced battery technology that allows for optimal power.The intuitive keypad allows for one-touch on/off control and access to the savE mode, which lowers output performance and increases battery life in less demanding situations.

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Husqvarna 136LiL trimmer features high-quality performance that efficiently gets the job done, thanks to advanced battery technology that allows for optimal power.The intuitive keypad allows for one-touch on/off control and access to the savE mode, which lowers output performance and increases battery life in less demanding situations.

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The Husqvarna 136LiL trimmer features high-quality performance that efficiently gets the job done, thanks to advanced battery technology that allows for optimal power. The intuitive keypad allows for one-touch on/off control and access to the savE™ mode, which lowers output performance and increases battery life in less demanding situations.

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Driven by a powerful 40V lithium-ion battery pack, it provides a telescopic shaft and a broad 13″ cutting diameter. Its MSRP is $199.95 in the U.S.; C$229.99 in Canada.

Mowing with Ease
The latest walk-behind mower the Husqvarna LC221Ai integrates technology advancements with proven design elements, providing balance and power to all four wheels. It meets the highest expectations for tough-terrain cutting even in urban environments.

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Mowing with Ease
The latest walk-behind mower the Husqvarna LC221Ai integrates technology advancements with proven design elements, providing balance and power to all four wheels. It meets the highest expectations for tough-terrain cutting even in urban environments.

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Mowing with Ease
The latest walk-behind mower – the Husqvarna LC221Ai – integrates technology advancements with proven design elements, providing balance and power to all four wheels. It meets the highest expectations for tough-terrain cutting – even in urban environments.

$549.95 in the U.S.; C$699.99 in Canada.

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Its multitude of key features include: All-Wheel Drive for optimum traction on hills or wet grass; a high-capacity 2.3-bushel bag; a 15-gauge steel high performance deck for superior cutting; a 21″ all-in-one cutting blade; and the simple to use, no-prime, no–choke InStart bail starting system. Its MSRP is $549.95 in the U.S.; C$699.99 in Canada.

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About Husqvarna
Husqvarna Professional Products Inc. is a subsidiary of the Husqvarna Group. Husqvarna Group is the world’s largest producer of outdoor power products including robotic lawn mowers, garden tractors, chainsaws and trimmers. The Group is also the European leader in consumer watering products and one of the world leaders in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. Founded in 1689 and celebrating over 325 years of engineering innovation, the Group’s products and solutions are sold via dealers and retailers to both consumers and professional users in more than 100 countries. Net sales in 2014 amounted to 32.8 billion SEK, and the Group had 14,337 employees on average in more than 40 countries. High-resolution images and Web images are available at www.husqvarna.com/us.

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About Husqvarna
Husqvarna Professional Products Inc. is a subsidiary of the Husqvarna Group. Husqvarna Group is the world’s largest producer of outdoor power products including robotic lawn mowers, garden tractors, chainsaws and trimmers. The Group is also the European leader in consumer watering products and one of the world leaders in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. Founded in 1689 and celebrating over 325 years of engineering innovation, the Group’s products and solutions are sold via dealers and retailers to both consumers and professional users in more than 100 countries. Net sales in 2014 amounted to 32.8 billion SEK, and the Group had 14,337 employees on average in more than 40 countries. High-resolution images and Web images are available at www.husqvarna.com/us.

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About Husqvarna
Husqvarna Professional Products Inc. is a subsidiary of the Husqvarna Group.  Husqvarna Group is the world’s largest producer of outdoor power products including robotic lawn mowers, garden tractors, chainsaws and trimmers. The Group is also the European leader in consumer watering products and one of the world leaders in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. Founded in 1689 and celebrating over 325 years of engineering innovation, the Group’s products and solutions are sold via dealers and retailers to both consumers and professional users in more than 100 countries. Net sales in 2014 amounted to 32.8 billion SEK, and the Group had 14,337 employees on average in more than 40 countries. High-resolution images and Web images are available at www.husqvarna.com/us.

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (October 21, 2015) — Six projects could receive nearly $3.9 million in funding from the Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF), including $3.1 million for projects owned by the City of Asheville, following approval of recommendations made to the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA). The TPDF committee will forward the recommendations to the BCTDA for consideration and a vote at its monthly board meeting on October 28.

If approved as recommended, City of Asheville-owned assets, including greenways, soccer fields and the WNC Nature Center, collectively would receive 80 percent of the allocated funding this cycle.

City staff submitted a multi-component River to Ridge Destination project which included development of the Beaucatcher Greenway, the west bank of the French Broad River Greenway and a crosswalk and river access at Amboy Road Park. The TPDF committee is recommending that BCTDA approve the total $1.7 million requested for these elements. Rebuilding of the Velodrome at Carrier Park at $625,000 was also part of the application, but not included in the TPDF recommendations. The City received $1.8 million in TPDF funding in 2014 for other aspects of riverfront development.

Additionally, the TPDF committee recommends fully funding the resurfacing of the City-owned soccer fields at Azalea Park for $1.1 million after considering the application made by the Asheville Buncombe Youth Soccer Association. Approval would allow the City to free up $900,000 earmarked for the fields in the City Improvements Program. Another City facility, the Western North Carolina Nature Center would receive full allocation of the $313,000 requested by Friends of the WNC Nature Center for significant gateway improvements, if approved by BCTDA. Those upgrades also clear the way for development of a permanent butterfly exhibit and other exhibit renovations and additions.

Other TPDF recommendations include fully funding a $400,000 request by the Asheville Museum of Science (formerly the Colburn Earth Science Museum) which is planning to move into a new, expanded space in the Wells Fargo Building downtown, as well as providing a $150,000 grant to The Collider Project, a portion of the $350,000 requested. The Collider, which will leverage local climate expertise to generate mid-week meetings, also received $150,000 in the 2014 TPDF cycle. A $200,000 grant is recommended for Riverglass Public Glass Studio School for a project in the River Arts District, offering classes, demonstrations, exhibitions and glass artist studio space.

The Center for Craft, Creativity and Design in downtown Asheville did not receive a recommendation for funding its creative conference facility, The Hive AVL.

The TPDF process began with a funding cycle kickoff announcement in January. Sixteen Phase I applications were submitted by the June deadline. Subsequently, seven applicants moved forward to Phase 2. Those applications underwent an extensive review process and were not only evaluated on the legislative mandate of generating overnight visitation, but also on other criteria including overall economic impact, feasibility and financial strength. All Phase 2 applicants gave a presentation and answered questions from the committee during a two-day process. Committee members received additional insight during site visits at each project.

The pool of funds available in October is $3,188,000. In addition, the committee is deploying a new future funding mechanism which allows BCTDA to consider and approve the TPDF committee’s recommendation of $700,000 for the French Broad River Greenway portion of the Riverfront project at its February 2016 meeting. Construction on this section is not slated to begin until May 2016.

“The projects being moved forward for approval demonstrated great value and ability to contribute to the fabric of our community while also adhering to the funding criteria. Most of these will be used as much by residents as visitors,” said TPDF Chair Robert Foster, general manager at Doubletree by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore. “We appreciate the participation of all of the applicants.”

Funding for the projects is generated from a portion of the room tax revenues paid by overnight visitors in Buncombe County lodging accommodations. In 2000, the tourism industry, and hoteliers, in particular, devised the idea to use a portion of the self-imposed room tax to provide a funding source for capital projects that would benefit residents in the Asheville area, while generating additional room nights. Since then, BCTDA has invested nearly $20 million in 21 projects.

The tourism industry generates $2.6 billion in economic impact to the region by attracting more than 3.3 million overnight guests annually.

TOURISM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT FUND RECOMMENDED PROJECTS

The Collider: A project of the Asheville-Buncombe Sustainable Community Initiatives, the Collider is a state-of-the-art business and conference facility in downtown which will host primarily mid-week corporate events and leverage growing demand for expertise from the nearby National Climatic Data Center. The Collider was awarded a TPDF grant for $150,000 in 2014. The 6,000 square foot, flexible meeting space will include a theater, breakout rooms, pre-function lounge area and an advanced technology infrastructure to support a data center and modern research facility.

Requested: $350,000 | Award recommendation: $150,000

JBL Soccer Complex Improvements: This project of the Asheville Buncombe Youth Soccer Association (ABYSA), encompasses an upgrade and replacement of the artificial turf on four soccer fields at the City of Asheville-owned John B. Lewis Soccer Complex, creating a first class facility that will serve both the community and visiting tournament teams.

Requested: $1,100,000 | Award recommendation: $1,100,000

River to Ridge: Riverfront Destination Development 2.0: A project of the City of Asheville, this continues redevelopment of the River Arts District in a second phase of capital improvement projects including the Beaucatcher Greenway, French Broad River Greenway Network and a crosswalk and river access at Amboy Park. The vision for this phase is to create an outdoor recreation experience that connects from scenic Beaucatcher Overlook Park to the Downtown and South Slope to the River Arts District and New Belgium Brewery. A rebuilding of the Velodrome at Carrier Park at a cost of $625,000 did not receive a funding recommendation.

The City of Asheville was granted $1.8 million last year for the first phase of capital improvements along the French Broad River including a Riverfront Arts and Culture Dispensary, pedestrian walkway connections, greenways, and boat ramps.

Requested: $2,270,000 | Award recommendation: $1,000,000 for Beaucatcher and Amboy now, and $700,000 for future funding consideration for the French Broad Greenway at the February BCTDA meeting prior to the May 2016 construction start date.

Asheville Museum of Science (formerly the Colburn Earth Science Museum): A relocation and expansion of the museum includes its Moving Science Education into the Spotlight project. The renovation of 8,000 square feet on the street level of the Wells Fargo Building provides more visibility and greater accessibility, enabling the museum to reach a broader market with new permanent and traveling exhibits, an expanded gift shop, state-of-the-art classrooms, and updated technology.

Requested: $400,000 | Award recommendation: $400,000

Western North Carolina Nature Center: As part of Friends of the Western North Carolina Nature Center’s 2020 vision, the Center will receive a new park entrance, including a welcome area, an events plaza, and a new building for ticket sales, gift shop and guest services. The facility upgrade will enable the WNC Nature Center to move forward with dedicated donor funding earmarked for developing a permanent butterfly exhibit, renovating the “Appalachian Journey” black bear exhibit and the adding of Bison and elk exhibits.

Requested: $313,000 | Award recommendation: $313,000

Riverglass Public Glass Studio School: This project creates a new public glass studio and school, anchoring the north end of the River Arts District. The warehouse conversion project will offer space for classes, demonstrations, exhibitions, glass artist studio space, a gallery, and retail space. The collaborative studio setting will allow the non-profit Riverglass to provide affordable public access to state-of-the-art equipment keeping Asheville an important glass destination while attracting new artists to the area.

Requested: $200,000 grant and $100,000 loan guarantee 
Award recommendation: $200,000 grant

The Center for Craft, Creativity Design, Inc. did not receive a recommendation of funding for their creative conference facility, The Hive AVL.

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Defenseman Brandon Gormley made his Avalanche debut Wednesday night against the Carolina Hurricanes at the Pepsi Center.

Gormley, 23, was acquired from the Arizona Coyotes on Sept. 9 for defenseman Stefan Elliott, 24, who didn’t pan out in Colorado. Gormley was the Coyotes’ first-round selection (13th overall) in the 2010 draft.

He partnered with Nick Holden against the Hurricanes, who played the third game of a seven-game road trip. Colorado’s other defensive pairings were the top twosome of Francois Beauchemin and Erik Johnson, and Nikita Zadorov with Nate Guenin.

“Coming in here after getting traded, you just try to play your game and earn a spot. I thought I had a good camp,” Gormley said at Wednesday morning’s availability. “Before the season, I knew I would be sitting out the first few (games) here. As a player, you just have to compete hard in practice and try to prove every day that you belong in the lineup.”

Rare company. Avs forward John Mitchell became the first Avalanche player to open the season with a four-game goal streak. In franchise history, former Quebec Nordiques greats Michel Goulet (1983) and Mats Sundin (1992) also scored in each of the first four games.

Coincidence? Taking a shot off the skate boot is often painful and can lead to a broken foot. But Colorado entered Wednesday’s game with an NHL-most 126 blocked shots, and only Montreal (100) also was in triple digits.

The Avs might feel more brave this season, because for the first time in club history, the team is requiring the players to wear high-tech plastic skate fenders that protect the feet from shots off the boot.

Footnotes. The Avs began a two-game homestand that concludes Saturday night against Columbus. The 0-7 Blue Jackets got a new coach Wednesday when they fired Todd Richards and hired John Tortorella, the winningest American-born coach. The Blue Jackets are just the sixth NHL team to begin 0-7. … The Avs entered Wednesday having gone 16-5-5 all time against Carolina. … Avs captain Gabe Landeskog entered the game with 199 career points. … The Avs visit Carolina next week to conclude a three-game trip in Raleigh, N.C. Colorado opens the trip Tuesday against Florida.

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Kym Hall visited Jamestown Island on a family vacation 12 years ago, thinking she wanted her National Park Service career to bring her there.

In July she took over as superintendent of the Colonial National Historical Park.

“I saw the resources and saw the stories, and said this is phenomenal,” Hall said, sitting in her glass-fronted office with the green park spilling out behind her. “This is the birth of our country and I want to work here someday — I want to be the superintendent here someday. This is great.”

She didn’t think it likely, but when her friend Dan Smith got ready to retire from the job last year, he encouraged her to apply. She still can’t quite believe it has all come together, and is quickly working to build relationships with local officials and organizations.

“Since that time, I think they’ve done a lot of the work on the Yorktown end of things,” Hall said. “They’ve redone the Riverwalk and I’ve gotten to see Main Street, and kind of think about what could happen there in terms of bringing that back to life in a more vibrant way.

A revolutionary victory at the Battle of Yorktown

A revolutionary victory at the Battle of Yorktown

Yorktown, where American and French soldiers won the Revolution, celebrated the 234th anniversary of the British surrender and the official ending of fighting in the colonies on Oct. 19, 1781.

A contingent from the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps traveled from Washington to perform Monday…

Yorktown, where American and French soldiers won the Revolution, celebrated the 234th anniversary of the British surrender and the official ending of fighting in the colonies on Oct. 19, 1781.

A contingent from the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps traveled from Washington to perform Monday…

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“So to me it was just like there’s all kinds of possibilities of things that we can do here.”

Hall, 48 and the mother of three sons, is a 28-year veteran of the National Park Service who grew up on the West Coast. She comes to Colonial after short stints as acting superintendent for the Outer Banks Group parks in North Carolina and Glacier National Park in Montana.

Hall had worked as deputy superintendent at Glacier since 2011. She began her career at Olympic National Bank in Washington state before working on various regulations at the NPS headquarters in Washington, D.C., as well as serving as superintendent of the Southeast Arizona Group parks and acting superintendent of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Arizona.

A rare look at Fort Eustis' historic Matthew Jones House

A rare look at Fort Eustis’ historic Matthew Jones House

When Matthew Jones II began erecting a house on Mulberry Island overlooking the James River about 1720, he quickly distinguished it from most other Virginia dwellings by its scale and ambition.

Like almost all buildings in the Chesapeake, his 1 1/2 -story timber-frame structure was supported by…

When Matthew Jones II began erecting a house on Mulberry Island overlooking the James River about 1720, he quickly distinguished it from most other Virginia dwellings by its scale and ambition.

Like almost all buildings in the Chesapeake, his 1 1/2 -story timber-frame structure was supported by…

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The York County Board of Supervisors warmly welcomed her at its Sept. 1 meeting. Hall hit a few key points, then addressed several issues raised by board members in a 45-minute portion of the meeting.

Hall told the board members she wants to get businesses into vacant buildings in Yorktown Village, and asked for their patience while she looks at a parking plan for the Fourth of July and other big events. When asked, she also briefly addressed the controversial replica tobacco press that was installed in the village and a road safety issue on the Colonial Parkway near Queens Lake

“They are issues that need to be dealt with,” Hall said, stressing that her approach is to always try to be a “good neighbor” and to work collaboratively with other groups to find solutions.

Those issues have been prioritized, and Hall said this past week that she is addressing attracting businesses and parking first. The tobacco press, for right now, is being left in place until more research on its historical authenticity can be done.

Officials from the NPS regional office will visit next week to start assessing buildings and working on details about putting out bids and making leases with potential businesses.

Parking for big events will stay the same right now, but Hall is seeking money from the park service to do an archaeological study on the Yorktown Battlefield and village areas. In the past, parking around the village and setting off fireworks have been points of contention for the Fourth of July because of possible damage to the historical grounds and the risk for lightning strikes.

“I don’t know that there’s a perfect answer,” Hall said. “But I think we’ve got a plan of at least how we’re going to try to get some answers on that issue.”

The park service will celebrate its centennial in 2016 and special events will run throughout the year to try to draw people into the parks. In line with that, Colonial will step up its outreach to the community.

“We’re going to try to have a more significant presence,” she said. “Not just asking people to come to us, but trying to step outside the boundaries and come to them. Whether that’s schools, tourism meetings, collaborate discussions on challenges within our counties and communities.

“We want to be seen as part of the community in a variety of ways.”

Hall said that she appreciates those who have advocated for preserving views at Jamestown Island with regard to Dominion Virginia Power’s proposal to install overheard power lines across the James River there.

“The view should be protected,” she said.

Her biggest request for the general public is to drive more carefully on the parkway and battlefield roads, watching speed limits and being mindful of bicyclists and people stopping to enjoy the views. All, of course, while not littering.

“Obey speed limits, be cautious, use it as a time to slow down and really take in the beauty of where we live,” Hall said. “We do get sort of numb to it. Every day I get on that parkway and think, man this is beautiful. Feel free to slow down and enjoy that.”

Williams can be reached by phone at 757-247-4644.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Science Channel series “How It’s Made” features the intricate processes that are required to make a variety of products from 3D printed toys, medical tools, recreational equipment, and even large ships. In 2015, Swiss Diamond was featured in an episode showing viewers the assembly of fry pans. The episode gives a detailed look at how Swiss Diamond’s incredible cookware is made through a sophisticated manufacturing process. The care, precision, and attention to detail put into each pan shows the high standards held at the factory, in Sierre, Switzerland. To view the episode, please visit http://www.sciencechannel.com/tv-shows/how-its-made/videos/frying-pans/



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Swiss Diamond uses premier technology to create a precise shape for each piece of cookware. The video shows the process of aluminum alloy ingots used to cast the base of each item. Swiss Diamond uses robotics to evenly coat each aluminum base with a layer of Plasma coating that seals the aluminum from contact with the food and prevents corrosion. The Plasma coating is using a torch with 20,000°C precise flame that infuses a metal powder blend in the interior of each pan.  Watch as powdered diamond particles are mixed into coating formulations to reinforce the nonstick properties with their durability, natural nonstick qualities, and heat conductivity. A few samples of each production run are rigorously tested with a sandpaper test of over 8,000 strokes. Every last detail, even the bottom of the pan, is given the utmost attention. Small logos are stamped into the handles to complete the top-of-the-line cookware. With a combination of robotics and the personal touch of employees, every fry pan is created with precision and accuracy.



Swiss Diamond fry pans are a kitchen necessity. Designed to brown, sear, saute and more, these pans are ideal for meats, vegetables and even desserts. From wedding gifts to house warming parties, this is your new go-to gift idea for yourself and your loved ones. Fry pans range in size from a 7″ Try Me pan to a family sized 12.5.” Swiss Diamond products are available in standard and induction and are oven safe up to 500°F (260°). Visit www.SwissDiamond.com to find your local retailer or purchase the items online.



About Swiss Diamond
Swiss Diamond is a luxury cookware and kitchenware manufacturer headquartered in Sierre, Switzerland. The company is committed to meeting consumer needs by using safe, high-quality materials, by emphasizing innovative design with traditional European craftsmanship and by adhering to an eco-friendly production process. The cookware is oven-safe up to 500°F (260°C), PFOA-free and protected with a limited lifetime warranty. Swiss Diamond products can be found in luxury kitchenware stores, high-end department stores and select online retailers around the world. For more information please visit www.swissdiamond.com.



About Science Channel
Science Channel, a division of Discovery Communications, Inc, is home for the thought provocateur, the individual who is unafraid to ask the killer questions of “how” and “why not.” The network is a playground for those with audacious intellects and features programming willing to go beyond imagination to explore the unknown. Guided by curiosity, Science Channel looks for innovation in mysterious new worlds as well as in its own backyard. Science Channel and the Science Channel HD simulcast reaches over 75 million U.S. households. The network also features high traffic online and social media destinations, including ScienceChannel.com, facebook.com/Science Channel and twitter.com/ScienceChannel.



About Discovery Communications
Discovery Communications is the world’s #1 pay-TV programmer reaching nearly 3 billion cumulative subscribers in more than 220 countries and territories. For 30 years Discovery has been dedicated to satisfying curiosity and entertaining viewers with high-quality content through its global television brands, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery, Science and Turbo/Velocity, as well as U.S. joint venture network OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Discovery controls Eurosport, the leading pan-regional sports entertainment destination across Europe and Asia-Pacific. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools, including an award-winning series of K-12 digital textbooks, through Discovery Education, and a digital leader with a diversified online portfolio, including Discovery Digital Networks. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com



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Organizers begin charting path to second Fat Tire Fest

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Six months ago, Cory Swinford rode on a mountain bike trail for the first time at Black Creek Trail in Gadsden.

“I had a buddy who has been trying to convince me to get out on the trails,” Swinford said Sunday. “I’d been riding a Walmart Schwinn bike for 14 years, so I went and bought my first real mountain bike.”

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Jobs growth continues in S.C.

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South Carolina continued on its hot jobs streak last month.

The Palmetto State produced 6,300 new non-farm jobs in September compared to August — the second-largest increase in the nation, according to labor data released Tuesday.

South Carolina has added 41,500 non-farm jobs so far this year after adding 49,000 during 2014.

In recent months, South Carolina’s job growth versus a year ago has reached 17-year highs, economists said. The state had 63,400 more jobs in September compared to the same month last year — the fifth-best 12-month growth since 1990, according to federal labor data.

“This is strong stuff,” said Rick Kaglic, senior economist with the Federal Reserve in Charlotte.

The state’s jobless rate dropped to a 7  1/2 -year low — 5.7 percent — in September, the fourth straight monthly decline.

Growth in retail, education, tourism, administrative and temporary jobs more than offset losses in manufacturing and finance, according to the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce.

South Carolina has shed 1.1 percentage points off its jobless rate since June. The national unemployment rate fell to 5.1 percent from 5.3 percent during that period.

Since the recession, South Carolina’s job growth has outpaced the national average.

The Palmetto State has 3.5 percent more jobs now than it had before the recession started in December 2007. Nationwide, jobs have grown 2.9 percent during that period, Kaglic said.

That demonstrates that South Carolina has resumed the trend it was setting before the recession, boasting faster job growth than the U.S. average, Kaglic said.

Boeing opening a jet manufacturing plant in North Charleston in 2011 started the spike in jobs, he said. That plant now employs 7,500.

Over the past five years, South Carolina’s job growth also has surpassed a couple of nearby states — Georgia and Tennessee, while matching another neighbor, North Carolina, said Matt Dotson, an economist with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Atlanta.

Kaglic said South Carolina’s recent job success is due to its ability to draw new residents into a state with a business-friendly climate.

The historic rainstorm that blanketed much of the state during the first weekend of October could cut short South Carolina’s employment streak, economists said. But any hiccups could be brief. Kaglic noted South Carolina’s employment figures bounced back within a couple of months of 1989’s Hurricane Hugo.

Another hovering cloud over South Carolina’s job numbers is its labor-participation rate.

At 58.9 percent, the percentage of work-eligible South Carolinains with a job or looking for one was the nation’s ninth lowest in September. Seven of the eight states with lower labor-participation rates than South Carolina also are in the South — including Florida, Alabama and Mississippi.

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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ –Thermal Gradient and the Greater Richmond Partnership announces that Thermal Gradient, Inc., has chosen to relocate its operations from Rochester, NY to the Richmond Region. The molecular diagnostics solutions company recently signed a 10,000 sq.ft. lease to become a resident business in the Virginia Biotechnology Research Park in the City of Richmond.

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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ –Thermal Gradient and the Greater Richmond Partnership announces that Thermal Gradient, Inc., has chosen to relocate its operations from Rochester, NY to the Richmond Region. The molecular diagnostics solutions company recently signed a 10,000 sq.ft. lease to become a resident business in the Virginia Biotechnology Research Park in the City of Richmond.

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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Thermal Gradient and the Greater Richmond Partnership announces that Thermal Gradient, Inc., has chosen to relocate its operations from Rochester, NY to the Richmond Region. The molecular diagnostics solutions company recently signed a 10,000 sq.ft. lease to become a resident business in the Virginia Biotechnology Research Park in the City of Richmond.

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Thermal Gradient designs and develops devices and systems that perform nucleic acid (DNA/RNA) tests. The firm’s unique technology is broadly applicable in such diverse fields as infectious disease diagnosis, cancer detection, DNA finger printing, biodefense, and counterfeit product testing.

Richmond over the next 12 months.Thermal Gradient expects to grow to 45 employees in the next two years.

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Richmond over the next 12 months.Thermal Gradient expects to grow to 45 employees in the next two years.

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All scientific operations are moving to the Park immediately. The remaining functions will relocate to Richmond over the next 12 months. Thermal Gradient expects to grow to 45 employees in the next two years.

Barry Matherly, Partnership President/CEO. “The Virginia Biotechnology Research Park will allow them room to grow, attract talent and work among like-minded firms.”

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Barry Matherly, Partnership President/CEO. “The Virginia Biotechnology Research Park will allow them room to grow, attract talent and work among like-minded firms.”

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“Thermal Gradient is a small company with a lot of potential,” said Barry Matherly, Partnership President/CEO. “The Virginia Biotechnology Research Park will allow them room to grow, attract talent and work among like-minded firms.”

Carrie Roth, President/CEO of the Virginia Biotechnology Research Park. “Our ability to assist with and the proximity to the resources they need to grow both within the Research Park and throughout the region will provide the environment to help foster their success.”

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Carrie Roth, President/CEO of the Virginia Biotechnology Research Park. “Our ability to assist with and the proximity to the resources they need to grow both within the Research Park and throughout the region will provide the environment to help foster their success.”

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“We are pleased to welcome Thermal Gradient to the life sciences community of the Research Park,” said Carrie Roth, President/CEO of the Virginia Biotechnology Research Park. “Our ability to assist with and the proximity to the resources they need to grow – both within the Research Park and throughout the region – will provide the environment to help foster their success.”

Robert Juncosa, CEO of Thermal Gradient.”The greater Richmond area better suited our expansion needs because it offers a more favorable tax structure, a larger scientific and engineering labor pool, as well as available facilities that don’t require significant build out expenses.” “The Greater Richmond Partnership was an excellent partner and played a very important role in the site location process. Of all the economic counsels we worked with, the Partnership was the most prepared and efficient.”

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Robert Juncosa, CEO of Thermal Gradient.”The greater Richmond area better suited our expansion needs because it offers a more favorable tax structure, a larger scientific and engineering labor pool, as well as available facilities that don’t require significant build out expenses.” “The Greater Richmond Partnership was an excellent partner and played a very important role in the site location process. Of all the economic counsels we worked with, the Partnership was the most prepared and efficient.”

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“We are in development of our first commercial product, a portable instrument capable of detecting HIV in under 10 minutes,” said Robert Juncosa, CEO of Thermal Gradient. “The greater Richmond area better suited our expansion needs because it offers a more favorable tax structure, a larger scientific and engineering labor pool, as well as available facilities that don’t require significant build out expenses.” “The Greater Richmond Partnership was an excellent partner and played a very important role in the site location process. Of all the economic counsels we worked with, the Partnership was the most prepared and efficient.”

Boston, Mass., San Francisco, Calif., and Raleigh, N.C. for Thermal Gradient’s relocation. The firm originally contacted the Partnership after finding information on its website, www.grpva.com. Within a week, a site visit was scheduled and company representatives were hosted in the region.

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Boston, Mass., San Francisco, Calif., and Raleigh, N.C. for Thermal Gradient’s relocation. The firm originally contacted the Partnership after finding information on its website, www.grpva.com. Within a week, a site visit was scheduled and company representatives were hosted in the region.

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The Richmond Region competed against Boston, Mass., San Francisco, Calif., and Raleigh, N.C. for Thermal Gradient’s relocation. The firm originally contacted the Partnership after finding information on its website, www.grpva.com. Within a week, a site visit was scheduled and company representatives were hosted in the region.

Greater Richmond’s quality of place helped Mr. Juncosa’s decision. “Richmond’s proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and its temperate climate are both factors we look forward to enjoying,” said Juncosa.

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Greater Richmond’s quality of place helped Mr. Juncosa’s decision. “Richmond’s proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and its temperate climate are both factors we look forward to enjoying,” said Juncosa.

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Greater Richmond’s quality of place helped Mr. Juncosa’s decision. “Richmond’s proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and its temperate climate are both factors we look forward to enjoying,” said Juncosa.

About Thermal Gradient
Thermal Gradient develops devices and systems for rapid molecular diagnostics based on their proprietary thermal cycling and nucleic acid extraction technologies. The company is presently developing products for nucleic acid testing research and infectious disease detection. The company is also pursuing collaboration and technology licensing opportunities.

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About Thermal Gradient
Thermal Gradient develops devices and systems for rapid molecular diagnostics based on their proprietary thermal cycling and nucleic acid extraction technologies. The company is presently developing products for nucleic acid testing research and infectious disease detection. The company is also pursuing collaboration and technology licensing opportunities.

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About Thermal Gradient
Thermal Gradient develops devices and systems for rapid molecular diagnostics based on their proprietary thermal cycling and nucleic acid extraction technologies.  The company is presently developing products for nucleic acid testing research and infectious disease detection.  The company is also pursuing collaboration and technology licensing opportunities.

About the Partnership
The Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc. was launched in 1994 as a pioneering regional public-private initiative to serve as the regional economic development group for the City of Richmond and counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico. Over the course of 21 years, the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization has assisted more than 465 companies that have invested $10.8 billion in capital investment in the Richmond Region. For more information, please visit www.grpva.com.

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About the Partnership
The Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc. was launched in 1994 as a pioneering regional public-private initiative to serve as the regional economic development group for the City of Richmond and counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico. Over the course of 21 years, the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization has assisted more than 465 companies that have invested $10.8 billion in capital investment in the Richmond Region. For more information, please visit www.grpva.com.

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About the Partnership
The Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc. was launched in 1994 as a pioneering regional public-private initiative to serve as the regional economic development group for the City of Richmond and counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico. Over the course of 21 years, the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization has assisted more than 465 companies that have invested $10.8 billion in capital investment in the Richmond Region. For more information, please visit www.grpva.com.

About the Virginia BioTechnology Research Park
The Virginia BioTechnology Research Park is a life sciences community adjacent to the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Medical Centerhousing private sector companies, research institutes, non-profits, and state and federal laboratories on a 34-acre campus in downtown Richmond, Virginia. The Park is home to over 60 private and non-profit companies, state and federal laboratories, and research institutes/administrative functions of VCU and the VCU Health System, employing approximately 2,400 researchers, scientists, engineers and support personnel.

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About the Virginia BioTechnology Research Park
The Virginia BioTechnology Research Park is a life sciences community adjacent to the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Medical Centerhousing private sector companies, research institutes, non-profits, and state and federal laboratories on a 34-acre campus in downtown Richmond, Virginia. The Park is home to over 60 private and non-profit companies, state and federal laboratories, and research institutes/administrative functions of VCU and the VCU Health System, employing approximately 2,400 researchers, scientists, engineers and support personnel.

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About the Virginia BioTechnology Research Park
The Virginia BioTechnology Research Park is a life sciences community adjacent to the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Medical Center―housing private sector companies, research institutes, non-profits, and state and federal laboratories on a 34-acre campus in downtown Richmond, Virginia. The Park is home to over 60 private and non-profit companies, state and federal laboratories, and research institutes/administrative functions of VCU and the VCU Health System, employing approximately 2,400 researchers, scientists, engineers and support personnel.

Robert Juncosa, Chief Executive Officer
Thermal Gradient, Inc.
585-425-3338, info@thermalgradient.com

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Robert Juncosa, Chief Executive Officer
Thermal Gradient, Inc.
585-425-3338, info@thermalgradient.com

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Contact: Robert Juncosa, Chief Executive Officer
Thermal Gradient, Inc.
585-425-3338, info@thermalgradient.com

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