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Reserve a table at these new Virginia restaurants 🍽️
Plus: RVA community keeps Harvey family’s memory alive Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. If you ever want to feel good about yourself, don’t ask an 8-year-old. Actually, sometimes, you don’t even have to ask—they’ll just tell you, out of the goodness of their hearts. Earlier this week, we were sitting…
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Help protect Virginia’s eagles from a hidden threat 🦅
Plus: ICE protest in NoVA Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. It’s been a hot minute since I shared this embarrassing personal tale, so hopefully it brings a smile. First things first: I am not a hiker. Granted, this one time during my teenage years, my mom convinced me to trudge…
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🪦 Famous lives, quiet places; who’s buried in Virginia may surprise you
Plus: Protests spread nationwide, including NoVA Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Are you ready? General Assembly started about an hour ago, and what a year it’s going to be. Today, legislators from across the commonwealth are taking their seats in Richmond with the shared goal of creating new laws for…
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From the Capitol to country music, here’s what’s happening in Virginia
Plus: Protesters take a stand in SWVA Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. It’s almost time, Virginia. Tomorrow, the General Assembly kicks off for the season, bringing several new—and some former—legislative ideas to the table. Dogwood’s political reporter, Michael O’Connor, will be keeping up with the twists and turns during the…
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Struggling with winter depression? You’re not alone 💌
Plus: What would you like to read about more on our platform? Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. The other day, I saw a Facebook memory from a few years ago. Colton was 5, lamenting that he hadn’t been outside in quite some time. Well, of course he hadn’t—it was the…
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Virginia’s top mocktails you’ve simply got to try in Dry January 🍸
Plus: Will 2026 finally be the year paid leave becomes a reality for all Virginians? Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I’ll never forget the looks I received one evening while sitting at a hotel bar in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. It was our first wedding anniversary, and Kody and…
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Explore Virginia history—free with your library card 📚
Plus: Virginia rolls out mobile IDs Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Will you join me in wishing a happy birthday to the most amazing 8-year-old there is (though I might be slightly biased)? After opening copious amounts of Pokemon cards, Colton chose an indoor mini golf course for the three…
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Don’t trash that tree—choose free recycling instead 🌲
Plus: This Virginia athlete played in Super Bowl I Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I asked a few weeks ago when the appropriate time to put the Christmas tree up might be. Now, I guess I should inquire about a good timeline for taking it down. Our lights typically stay…
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Where to camp, hike, and spot wild ponies in Grayson Highlands
Plus: Five years since the Jan. 6 attack Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. The signature sound of snapping open a Red Bull greeted me just in time to write today’s official “welcome back” newsletter. Yeah, I know one went out yesterday—but I’d actually written it a couple of weeks ago…
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Kicking off 2026 with things to do around Virginia
Plus: Dear Grace tackles starting over after heartbreak Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Happy New Year! It feels like the past two weeks flew by, but I’m excited to greet new beginnings. Let’s kick it off, shall we? I’m so glad you’re here. Amie Knowles Newsletter Editor, Dogwood Welcome…
