Dogwood

Plus: Honoring heritage and raising awareness Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Do you have a teacher who truly inspired you? For me, one of the first to always come to mind is Mrs. Emily Potts, my ninth and 10th grade English teacher. She was the first educator who ever truly…

Plus: If you could ask one question… what would it be? Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Usually, our Monday emails are more of a “welcome to the week,” but with everything going on in the world over the past few weeks, I couldn’t help but wonder this afternoon if you’re…

Plus: Speaking up for immigrants under attack Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Do some weeks just drag on and on for you like this past one did for me? If so, we made it to Friday! And if not, we also made it to Friday. This weekend, I’m looking forward…

Plus: Try Gordon Ramsay’s Danville restaurant Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. There’s just something about a simple southern potluck that makes me feel so good inside. Not only do we get to chow down with folks, but we also get to enjoy flavors we normally might not pair together—and somehow,…

Plus: How to earn $60K in VA Beach Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. With summer quickly approaching, it’s never too early to start planning your festival season. And what better way to do that than read a curated selection of fan favorites? In today’s lead story, we’re vibing all the…

Plus: Peek our new look Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Let’s play a game. I’ll give three hints about today’s lead story location, and you try to guess which city I’m referencing. Ready? Alright then. 1. One of my favorite places to go is the Mill Mountain Zoo.  2. It’s…

Plus: Creating moments of togetherness Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Friends, my heart is admittedly heavy today. It’s been two years since my dad passed away after a brief battle with cancer—and the timespan, somehow, feels both like a snap of the fingers and four lifetimes all at once.  I’m…

Plus: Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional districts Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. It can be difficult to properly celebrate something the day-of when it falls on a weekday. For many of us, that means work, school, or other plans. So today? We’re wishing you a happy belated Earth Day…

Plus: This Virginia job starts at $65K Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Well, Virginia’s special election came, and it went—and, as usual, people landed on both sides. The only thing that doesn’t divide a crowd? Whether to enjoy a cookie. The answer there is always yes. The short answer is,…

Plus: 💙 or ❤️, the decision’s yours Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. It’s true. On Sunday night, our microwave—which is the only way food gets done around here—broke. We promptly ordered a replacement, which will arrive tomorrow. Meanwhile, we’re cooking like we’re on the prairie (I’m pretty sure Laura Ingalls…