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10 amazing Virginia rentals for your next getaway
If you’re looking to shake up your next getaway, consider staying at a weird, wild, or otherwise unique Airbnb.
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8 things you didn’t know about Virginia’s DeJarnette Sanitarium
Today, the large, abandoned brick structure in Staunton that once housed the sanitarium serves as a reminder of the institution’s complicated legacy.
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Virginia Senate advances bill to give workers 12 weeks of paid family leave
Senate Bill 373 and House Bill 737 would adopt the model used for unemployment insurance to cover the cost of up to 12 weeks of paid leave in a year. This time could be used to adjust to caring for a new child, to care for a sick family member, or to deal with a…
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Taking a stand: LGBTQ+ student challenges book ban in Rockingham County
Rockingham County schools recently banned 57 books, many with LGBTQ+ storylines. A local teen was one of the first to speak out about the decision.
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VIDEO: Plane makes emergency landing on Virginia highway
A small plane made an emergency landing after taking off from Dulles Airport, near Washington, DC, on Friday, January 19, according to transportation officials and local reports. The plane, reportedly carrying seven people, landed on a highway in Virginia’s Loudoun County on Friday afternoon, blocking southbound lanes, the Virginia Department of Transportation said. No injuries…
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Our guide to Virginia’s Farmers Market Lovers Trail
These Northern Virginia farmers markets are ripe for shopping all year ‘round.
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Virginia Dems introduce paid sick leave law for workers
As the bill itself states, this legislation would “provide a more generous paid sick leave policy” to many of Virginia’s most vulnerable workers, and that’s why state Democrats are advocating for it.
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VIDEO: 3 local Virginia bakeries you have to check out
Indulge in the delectable delights of these charming Virginia bakeries! Have you experienced their sweet offerings yet? @vadogwoodnews Indulge in the delectable delights of these charming Virginia bakeries! Have you experienced their sweet offerings yet? 🍰😋 #localbakeries #localvirginia #bakery #sweets # #delicious #baking #instafood #richmondva #norfolkbva #757 ♬ original sound – The Dogwood
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5 of the oldest graveyards in Virginia and the stories they hold
From 1607 remains in Jamestowne to a Petersburg graveyard’s connection to the Civil War, Virginia’s cemeteries are among the nation’s most historic—and cool.
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VIDEO: 3 Virginians playing in the NFL playoffs
The NFL playoffs have officially kicked off 🏈 Let’s cheer on these Virginia natives with their eyes on the Lombardi Trophy 🏆 Can you spot someone from your city? @vadogwoodnews The NFL playoffs have officially kicked off 🏈 Let's cheer on these Virginia natives with their eyes on the Lombardi Trophy 🏆 Can you spot…
