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Gov. Ralph Northam recently announced appointments to the state administration. They include:

Southeastern Public Service Authority

• Dale E. Baugh of Isle of Wight, retired rear admiral, U.S. Navy USN

• Tony Parnell, of Courtland

• Sheryl Raulston, of Franklin, retired environmental health and safety manager, International Paper in Franklin

State Certified Seed Board

• Mark Simmons, of Courtland, VC Procurement Manager, Birdsong Peanuts

Virginia Cotton Board

• James L. Babb III, of Windsor, farmer, Babb Farms Inc.

Virginia Small Grains Board

• Jimmy Oliver, of Windsor, Oliver Farms, LLC