Amie Knowles

Amie Knowles

Amie has been in journalism four years, winning multiple awards from the Virginia Press Association for news and features content. A lifelong Virginia resident, her work has appeared in the Martinsville Bulletin, Danville Register & Bee and NWNC Magazine.

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Healthcare Making a Difference: Virginia’s Free Clinics Resilient Despite Pandemic Challenges

A recent survey found 76% of Virginia free and charitable clinics saw an increase in patients, while 40% experienced a decrease in staff and volunteers.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles January 13, 2022 2:37 pm EST
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Education Richmond Public Schools Gave Teachers the Power to Negotiate. Here’s Why That Matters for the Rest of Virginia.

Richmond Public Schools became the first district in Virginia to adopt a collective bargaining resolution for teachers.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles January 5, 2022 4:06 pm EST
Health FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, file photo, a patient receives an influenza vaccine in Mesquite, Texas. Amid all the focus on COVID-19 vaccinations, U.S. health experts have another plea: Don’t skip your flu shot. With U.S. schools and businesses reopened, international travel resuming and far less masking this fall, flu is likely to make a comeback. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Health Flu Season: What Virginians Need To Know

What do Virginians need to know about the current flu season? That it's still not too late to get a flu shot!

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles December 28, 2021 2:00 pm EST
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Family Quintessentially Virginia: A Taste of the Commonwealth

When you think of foods of Virginia, Brunswick stew, peanut pie, and homemade goods are some of the first ones to come to mind.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles December 28, 2021 9:05 am EST
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Education Winter Break Activities: Ways to Promote Learning at Home

Learning doesn't have to stop when your kids aren't in school! Here are some fun activities to do with your kids over their winter break.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles December 26, 2021 12:39 pm EST

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Family Yes, Virginia, There IS a Santa Claus!

In 1897, some of Virginia O'Hanlan's friends questioned the validity of Santa Claus, so her dad suggested she write a letter to the editor of The Sun.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles December 20, 2021 11:56 am EST
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Family The Last Monthly Child Tax Credit?: The Impact the Expanded CTC Had on Virginians

This year, the expanded Child Tax Credit had a remarkable impact on families across Virginia. About 61 million children have benefitted from it.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles December 15, 2021 5:19 pm EST