Dogwood

Part two: Dogwood’s top things to watch in VA politics Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. The joy of a first snow is absolutely unmatched! As soon as the first flake falls, you’ll find us sticking our tongues out to catch it. It was no different on Sunday, when the snowstorm of the…

Plus: Virginia colleges excel in U.S. News rankings Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Well, the holidays came and went (and I sure hope yours were wonderful). Now it’s time to relax and… actually, scratch that—it’s time to plan a birthday par-tay! That’s right; next week, Colton turns seven. That means there’s only…

2024: Dogwood’s year in review Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Can you believe 2024 wraps up next week? Personally, it was a year of great sadness and challenge; I’m thankful for a new beginning on Wednesday. But in all of the tears and turmoil, there was a constant—you guys. And I mean…

Plus: Top things to do after dark in Virginia Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Growing up, my older brother (his name’s Chad, but to me, he’s Bubba) and I had a special tradition. On Christmas Eve, we’d camp out in his room, playing board games and watching holiday specials until we couldn’t…

Plus: Hokie athletes and pediatric patients team up at Shoes 4 Hope event Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. If you had “one more project” on your BINGO card for me before the holidays, you got it! For years, our lovely pets have wreaked havoc on our presents as soon as we’ve put them…

Plus: Holiday shipping deadlines you need to know Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. There we sat, eyes wide in the seafood restaurant as my salad had all of the regular things—lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumbers, salt—and… cinnamon? I wasn’t paying attention when I grabbed what I thought was the pepper shaker, and proceeded…

Plus: 10 December holidays that aren’t Christmas Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. We did it, friends. We enjoyed our Christmas tree in the living room for a whole entire year. It’s something I’d always wanted to do, but feared that it might not feel as “special” when Christmastime came back around. The…

Plus: Discover VA’s most beautiful scenic byways Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Today’s intro won’t be long. Your community editor is currently out shopping, and boy is it every busy out here. As a former (and sometimes practicing) insomniac, Black Friday’s always held a special place in my heart. It’s the one…

Plus: How to talk to a conspiracy theorist, in 6 steps Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Thanksgiving is a day I really look forward to. When I was little, we’re talking around age 10, I had it in my head that I was going to build a one-room log cabin on my…

Plus: You’re one step closer to securing your rights Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Over lunch today, I found and watched the recording of a Christmas play I wrote years and years ago. And no, I’m not sharing the link. The writing was, well, mostly cringeworthy, if I’m being real. The story…