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‘Death by a thousand paper cuts’: Elementary school counselor leaves the Virginia Beach School District after 19 years
Lisa Lee, elementary school counselor at Trantwood Elementary in Virginia Beach, explains how emotional burnout and the state’s teacher shortage are just some of the reasons why she’s joining the increasing number of Virginia educators retiring early.
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Spring’s hidden gems: Alexandria opens its historic gardens
Explore Alexandria’s hidden gardens during the 92nd Annual Garden Week Tour. Access private estates plus Mount Vernon and Green Spring gardens April 26, 2025.
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Virginia HBCU launches first doula certification program, targeting Black maternal mortality in the South
Felicia D. Cosby wasn’t expecting a student’s casual comment to spark a public health initiative. But when a student told her she’d love to be a doula, the idea stuck. Months later, Virginia Union University became the first HBCU in the state to launch a doula certification program.
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Don’t sleep on these 8 underrated state parks in Virginia
Discover the most underrated state parks in Virginia, offering serene landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a peaceful escape from the crowds.
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Iconic Virginia sayings & slang, explained
Discover the meaning behind popular Virginia sayings, from “Old Dominion” to “757” and “Hokie.”
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Richmond TSA workers picket to get union rights back from Trump administration
About a dozen Transportation Security Administration workers and union supporters picketed outside the Richmond International Airport on Wednesday to call on the Trump administration to reverse course on canceling their collective bargaining agreement.
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4 charged after Virginia shooting that killed 3, authorities say
Four people were charged Wednesday in connection with a shooting that killed three people and wounded three others in Virginia, authorities said.
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12 things you never knew about Virginia’s agriculture
Discover surprising facts about Virginia’s agriculture, from billion-dollar exports to innovative farming methods like hydroponics and vertical berry farming.
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Virginia in bloom: 8 flower festivals to check out in 2025
Discover eight vibrant flower festivals across Virginia in 2025, from the dazzling daffodils in Gloucester to the colorful sunflowers in Buchanan, perfect for springtime celebrations.
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Virginia repro clinics face uncertainty as Trump administration halts federal health funding
Without Title X federal support, repro clinics in Richmond, Hampton, and other cities may be forced to scale back essential care for low-income patients.
