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Plus: The Salem show that rocked our weekend Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. This week, my mind’s been on Ms. Samantha. I’d never met her before, but she needed a seat at a rock and mineral show I attended last weekend—and call it journalistic instinct, but it’s just kind of…

Plus: Help commonwealth kids access meals this summer Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. My 8-year-old came barreling through the door yesterday afternoon: “Is it summer?” A simple question. With a not-as-simple answer. I explained the summer solstice and how it’ll officially be summer on June 21. Then I took one look…

Plus: Spanberger’s vetoes draw criticism from Democrats Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. While Memorial Day is a somber remembrance, the spring holiday also brings with it the promise of summer. Over the long weekend, many waterparks opened their gates for the season, welcoming guests from near and far.  I guess…

Plus: Dogwood readers express pain at the pump Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. At the heart of Memorial Day, we recognize that this weekend is about remembering and honoring the individuals who paid the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedom—and our thoughts are with their family and friends.  To begin…

Plus: Virginia congressman defends 2024 child marriage vote Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I’ll let you in on a little secret: I absolutely love a good antique show or flea market. I’ve been to the Hillsville one several times throughout my life (featured below), and I always enjoy the atmosphere.…

Plus: Virginia mother with postpartum could use your help Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. The weekend I graduated from high school, I bought an instrument I’d never heard of—a Woodrow. It’s basically a mountain dulcimer that you hold like a guitar. My grandpa on my dad’s side was the most…

Plus: VA schools losing millions from data center tax breaks Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I got into a conversation with a group of teachers over the weekend. They said the kids in their fifth grade classroom are done with the school year—and honestly, so are they. I appreciated the…

Plus: How to help Virginians facing food insecurity Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Have you been feeling the economic strain lately? To be completely honest, my family has. And while it’s nothing we can’t manage at this point, it sure isn’t fun to budget out more and more for everyday…

Plus: Can solar and wind “bomb-proof” your energy bills? Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Yes, the microwave saga continues. On Tuesday, my lovely husband with his grizzly strength accidentally broke the door to the new microwave the very first time he used it (it wasn’t actually his fault, rather a…

Plus: Spanberger to veto collective bargaining Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Remember when we went without a microwave for three days less than a month ago? Yeah, well, about that… As of Tuesday night, it seems we’re in the market for one again. My lovely husband offered to heat up…