Ava is an up-and-coming journalist who recently graduated from William & Mary with a degree in English. She’s written for news publications such as her school’s newspaper, The Flat Hat, and Hampton Roads’ WAVY-TV 10. As a lifelong Virginia resident, she looks forward to informing her community on the latest information and events.
Ava Edwards
Latest from Ava Edwards
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Pharrell’s biopic ‘Golden’ is canceled: What you need to know
Pharrell Williams’ much-anticipated film, Golden, was recently scrapped during post-production. The project, directed by Michel Gondry, would have recounted Williams’ upbringing in Virginia Beach.
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Wholesome News Hour: A new cat cafe, living the American Dream, and a marriage that made history
Good news is still news! Dogwood’s Wholesome News Hour is a quick refresh from the day’s hard news, celebrating some of the positive things happening throughout Virginia. Today, we’re highlighting three pieces of good news directly from the commonwealth.
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‘The Senate was for the tea!’: A young reporter’s review of her first time covering Virginia’s General Assembly
As a budding reporter, every beat I cover is a whole new world! Come along with me to my first General Assembly session.
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Virginia Puppy Bowl players ranked by Dogwood
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: The Puppy Bowl! Forget about the Super Bowl because this is the only sporting event that’s worth a “bark.”
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Wholesome News Hour: More hippo madness, celebrated teachers, and water crisis recovery.
Good news is still news! Dogwood’s wholesome news hour is a quick refresh from the day’s hard news, celebrating some of the positive things happening throughout Virginia. Today, we’re highlighting three pieces of good news directly from the commonwealth.
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2025’s Something in the Water Festival is canceled
It’s official: Virginia Beach city officials canceled this year’s Something in the Water Festival.
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Coping with Trump 2.0-era repro rights: Finding power in your community
Recent events may leave you feeling uncertain about basic human rights. If the president wants to take away your reproductive freedoms, who can you turn to?
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ICYM: Virginia is becoming a leader in clean energy
Clean energy is taking over the commonwealth. Here’s what you need to know about Virginia’s newest renewable energy news.
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Wholesome News Hour: Finished bucket lists, owl ornaments, and a puppy’s new home
Good news is still news! Dogwood’s wholesome news hour is a quick refresh from the day’s hard news, celebrating some of the positive things happening throughout Virginia. Today, we’re highlighting three pieces of good news directly from the commonwealth.
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Move over, Moo Deng; there’s a new hippo in town
The Metro Richmond Zoo recently welcomed a new member of the family. Poppy the pygmy hippo was born just before Christmas.
