Robinâs Corner Museum, a collection of artifacts from the life of Robin Rogers, the daughter of Dale Evans Rogers and Roy Rogers, opened last year at Dale Rogers Training Center. When Robin was born in 1950 with Down syndrome, her parents bucked convention by refusing to have her institutionalized.
Animation: How the Total Solar Eclipse Will Look. This total solar eclipse is fully visible in Independence. This is a rare and spectacular event that can only be experienced along a relatively narrow strip on the Earth's surface. The eclipse is also visible in other areas, but the Moon does not cover the Sun completely there. More about the August 21, 2017 â Total Solar Eclipse.
Solar power in Virginia. Solar power in Virginia on rooftops is estimated to be capable of providing 32.4% of electricity used in Virginia using 28,500 MW of solar panels. Installing solar panels provides a 6.8% return on investment in Virginia, and a 5 kW array would return a profit of $16,041 over its 25 year life. A feed-in tariff is available from the Tennessee Valley Authority, which pays $1,000 for signing up, plus the current rate for electricity plus $0.12/kWh for all generation.