Apple crop is way early in this most unusual of years Evan Jones August 6, 2012 1 min 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: Continue Reading 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 1 min read Elections forecaster believes recent VA Gov polls don’t tell the whole story Clark Palmer May 23, 2025 3 min read RC POLL: Spanberger leads Earle-Sears in early poll; Political anxiety increases Clark Palmer May 22, 2025 1 min read Hit the road early, or late, this Memorial Day weekend says Triple A Gene Marrano May 22, 2025