Apple crop is way early in this most unusual of years Evan Jones August 6, 2012 1 minute read Virginia apple growers say they’ve never seen a year like this, but it is nonetheless looking like a good one. Unusual events include a very warm winter, the 17-year-cicadas and one of the hottest Julys on record. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: After years of delays, first South Peak building should be move-in ready by NovemberNext: Camp VA Jaycee property donated to HopeTree Family Services Related Stories One dead, multiple injured in Moneta church tent collapse Ian Price June 12, 2026 Eureka Park Recreation Center cuts the ribbon on renovated/expanded facility Gene Marrano June 12, 2026 Austrian life sciences firm to invest $85 million in Roanoke headquarters, create 435 jobs Ian Price June 12, 2026
