Newsletters
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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…
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Hangover cures you can find across Virginia 🥂
Plus: Youngkin touts Virginia’s economy as warning signs emerge Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. What can we say? 2026 is right around the corner—but before that bright morning of fresh beginnings, there’s New Year’s Eve. And if you’re ringing it in with an adult beverage or two (or more), we…
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Happy trails, 2025. What will 2026 bring?
Plus, a few of my favorite things from this year. Share with a friend Good afternoon, This is our last newsletter of the year. Thank you to everyone for supporting this effort we launched in July. It’s a privilege to write a newsletter like this and exciting to see people find value in it. …
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🍜 Gluten-free and delicious: Virginia spots worth the stop
Plus: A proposal to protect contraception access in Virginia Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Are you looking for that final special something? Or maybe you’re a Christmas Eve shopper like my uncle, Donnie (hi, Donnie). If you’re still on the hunt for the holidays, today’s lead story is especially for…
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Ask The Readers: What advice would you give your younger self? ❤️
Plus: Wrapping up Virginia’s most festive Christmas events Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. “You’re worth more than the skin you’re in.” That’s what I’d tell myself at 18. At the time, I was so consumed by outside influences and lies that I felt I needed to look a certain way…
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Finish the season with Virginia’s finest festivities 🎄
Plus: Retail cannabis market comes to Virginia Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Are you looking for one last hurrah for the holidays? We’ve got you covered with today’s lead story—and I’m so glad you’re here. Amie Knowles Newsletter Editor, Dogwood P.S. Our parent company kindly gives us time to spend…
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Spanberger releases ‘Affordable Virginia Agenda’
Plus, what Time got wrong about its Person of the Year Share with a friend Good afternoon, I was in Richmond yesterday where Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin bragged about how great the economy is doing on his watch, much to the dismay of Democratic lawmakers who cited stories about their constituents’ struggles, along with…
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Ways to ring in the New Year across Virginia 🥂
Plus: Christmas on Wendhurst Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Yeah, yeah, I know—Christmas isn’t quite here yet. But that doesn’t mean we can’t start planning our New Year’s celebrations, right? If you’re looking for some great ideas, we’ve got them below. I’m so glad you’re here. Amie Knowles Newsletter Editor,…
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Ordinary Virginians performing extraordinary acts of kindness
Plus: Post-WWII, Santa visited Southside 🎅🏻 Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Talk about an ordinary day turning extraordinary. This past Sunday, our usual lunch spot was so packed that we had to park a little farther away than usual. Kody, Colton, and I crossed the street and started walking down…
