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Local spotlight: Mayra Cordero creates custom, affordable cards in Chatham
For just $5, you can snag a beautiful, handmade card—and meet the Chatham artist behind it.
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When the storm clears: Danville-based God’s Pit Crew helps those impacted by recent tornadoes
As sirens fall silent and storm clouds move on, a different kind of force rolls in—bringing more than just supplies.
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15 activists from Virginia you should know about
Discover the influential activists from Virginia who have fought for justice and left a lasting impact on the state and nation.
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In Walworth County, neighbors rallied for rides—and rediscovered what it means to be a community
The case that locals made for expanding transportation service to Sundays was different. They argued that the people of Walworth County didn’t only need to get to the grocery store and doctor’s office—they also needed to get to each other.
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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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No, I’ve never spanked my seven-year-old son
Long story short: It’s absolutely possible to raise an awesome human being without whooping them.
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From bar to barre: Where we’re going this Dry January
About half of US adults consider taking a break from drinking after the holidays in what is known as Dry January. Here’s what you need to know.
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UVA architecture students doodle on napkins for a cause
Earlier this year, UVA architecture students hosted a napkin drawing competition to raise money for a local charity.
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UVA student unicycles the height of Everest
Mason Allen, a UVA sophomore, conquered the Everesting challenge on a unicycle, climbing 29,032 feet in 21 hours, breaking the previous record.
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Fairfax County kids bring holiday cheer to Capitol Hill
US Sen. Mark Warner’s Capitol Hill office got a festive makeover when elementary students decorated a towering Christmas tree, shared holiday cheer, and pitched their own bills for a brighter future.
