Erica Turman

Erica Turman

Erica Turman is a freelance writer with Dogwood. During her time in journalism, Turman’s bylines have been in the Waynesboro News Virginian, Franklin News Post and Martinsville Bulletin. Raised in the moonshine capital of the world, Franklin County, she and her husband make their home in Lexington.

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Entertainment, Lifestyle & Sports Here's a look at one of the 47 Ronin that Lexington's Josh Poole created out of everyday objects. Dogwood photo by Erica Turman.
Entertainment, Lifestyle & Sports Lexington Resident Creates Art With Everyday Objects

LEXINGTON-From sculptures to paintings, Lexington resident Josh Poole takes his environment and turns it into works of art.

Erica Turman Erica Turman July 18, 2021 5:25 am EDT
Housing Richmond Tries a New Solution for Housing Problem
Housing How Do You Solve Richmond’s Housing Problem? Council Tries a New Option

RICHMOND - In January 2019, 497 people in Richmond were homeless.

Erica Turman Erica Turman January 13, 2021 2:08 am EST
Economy Everything Isn't Tax Exempt
Economy Nonprofits Get Help From Southern Virginia Project

MARTINSVILLE - COVID-19 has touched nearly every aspect of daily life in Virginia since March.

Erica Turman Erica Turman December 30, 2020 10:17 pm EST
Economy Debra Ferrell placed this encouraging sign in a neighbor's yard, along with the gifts seen here. This was one of 53 random acts of kindness she performed this year. Photo courtesy of Debra Ferrell.
Economy ‘You Are Not Alone’ : Roanoke Woman Plans 53 Acts of Kindness

ROANOKE - Just before her birthday in October, Debra Ferrell put out a call of action.

Erica Turman Erica Turman December 22, 2020 10:29 pm EST
Coronavirus What Will Christmas Eve Look Like for Virginia Churches?
Coronavirus Will Northam’s Executive Order Change Christmas Eve Services?

LEXINGTON - Christmas Eve brings religious services across Virginia.

Erica Turman Erica Turman December 18, 2020 11:36 pm EST

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A monument to Confederate President Jefferson Davis in Richmond, Va., is covered with graffiti on Sunday, May 31, 2020, after overnight protests over the death of George Floyd. Many of the city’s most prominent Confederate monuments were tagged with similar graffiti. Protests were held in U.S. cities over the death of Floyd, a black man who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. (AP Photo/ Sarah Rankin) Politics The United Daughters of the Confederacy: What You Need To Know About the Klan Adjacent Group That Had Their HQ Set Ablaze
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Entertainment, Lifestyle & Sports More Than 150,000 People Celebrate Altered Hanukkah Traditions in Virginia

ROANOKE - For Jewish families across the Commonwealth, the celebration started Dec. 10.

Erica Turman Erica Turman December 17, 2020 12:10 am EST
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Breaking Who’s Under Curfew? Some People Are Exempt From Northam’s Order

Virginians will have a curfew starting Monday, when new restrictions intended to mitigate the COVID-19 virus pandemic take effect.

Erica Turman Erica Turman December 10, 2020 7:11 pm EST