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American Pickers are coming to Virginia and Carolinas
‘American Pickers’ follows skilled pickers as they hunt for some of America’s most valuable antiques.
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Holy tomatoes! The story behind Staunton’s 20-foot plant
A Staunton resident planted several tomato varieties in late April and was shocked at what happened next.
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From carpools to city hall: Moms are the backbone of change in our communities
The busiest people in the room are moms, and they’re changing the world.
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Opinion: Virginia communities pay the price for data centers with little benefit
Virginians are paying higher electric bills and underwriting massive grid upgrades—not for schools or public services, but to power the explosive growth of privately-owned data centers.
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12 NBA stars with Virginia roots
From Alonzo Mourning to Allen Iverson, Virginia has contributed many memorable players to NBA rosters over the years.
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We drove from Virginia to see Buddhist monks—and found an unexpected community
As Buddhist monks led a Walk for Peace through a nearby town, I became part of an unexpected community, discovering how shared waiting, conversation, and peace can quietly bring people together.
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11 ordinary Virginians who performed extraordinary acts of kindness in 2025
Learn about some of the many Virginians who worked tirelessly to make 2025 a year that was filled with kindness.
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Danville’s ‘Comeback Kid’ returns: Councilman Lee Vogler speaks after being set on fire
Three months after a brutal attack, Councilman Lee Vogler delivered a message of hope—and encouraged the community to take action.
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Cards for Lee: Community rallies around Danville City Councilman’s recovery
A GoFundMe page and a greeting card effort sprung up over the weekend, showing support for Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler.
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From hobby to herd: Southside rancher grows sustainable beef business
From offering neighborly help to running his own sustainable beef operation, Alvis White Jr. shares how he built White Wood Farm—and offers practical advice for aspiring farmers.
