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Juneteenth: A celebration of African American freedom
Plus: Juneteenth Flag History Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Juneteenth. A celebration of resilience and a solemn reminder of the struggle for justice and equality. Here in Virginia, with its deep historical roots, the day invites us to reflect on our past—and consider how we can each contribute to a better future.…
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🎁 A Panel of Dads Weighed in on This Father’s Day Guide
Plus: How a presidential proposal could affect housing in VA Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. It was 10 p.m. last Friday. We’d just finished a late dinner and were four packs into opening a six-pack Pokémon booster bundle. Colton, seven and obsessed with the slim chance of getting a rare card, hadn’t…
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♥️ How a Small VA Town Became the Heart of D-Day Remembrance
Plus: Virginia shipbuilder furloughs more than 400 workers Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Several years ago as a reporter in Martinsville, I had the opportunity to attend a lecture by—and later interview—David Minter, the son of WWII veteran Philmore Minter, who stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6. Philmore brought back…
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Adventure Awaits: Superb Summer Camps in the Virginia Mountains
🧳 We asked, you answered: Virginia’s best small town results are IN! Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Do you know what I’ve really come to enjoy? Absolutely nerding out with my seven-year-old. One of Colton’s current obsessions is Pokémon, and while we’re not able to do it every time, we do enjoy…
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⚔️ Experience an Enchanting Weekend at Virginia’s Renaissance Faire
Plus: Federal judge rules detained Georgetown academic must be released and returned to Virginia Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. A few months ago, I was casually browsing Amazon for corsets and flowy dresses—something I’ve daydreamed about for years, but never acted on. My husband glanced over and said, “That style would look…
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Virginia Disaster Crew Heads to Tornado-Hit St. Louis ♥️
Meet the Danville group answering the call to help tornado victims Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. What happens when it’s not a beautiful day in the neighborhood? Many of us grew up watching Fred Rogers, the beloved television personality known for his children’s show, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, which started airing in 1968.…
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💌 You’re Invited: Virginia’s Top Summer Events
Plus: Federal judge rules detained Georgetown academic must be released and returned to Virginia Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Colton rushed into my office space the other day. “Mommy, I’ve got the best news ever!” He ran to the window and pointed straight ahead. One of our neighbors recently became a pastor…
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💖 Special, Just Like You: Celebrate Mom at a VA Tea Room
Plus: The best gifts, based on your mom’s love language Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Nowadays, when I tell folks being a mom didn’t come naturally to me, they give me that look. The “yeah right” without saying it. Which, I’m glad. Because if they would’ve been there the day Colton was…
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‘Death by 1,000 Paper Cuts’: Leaving the VA Beach School District After 19 Years 💔
And: Restaurants in Virginia with breathtaking views Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Justin Timberlake would be so thrilled. All month, it’s gonna be May. Over the next few weeks, I’m looking forward to a lake day or two, working on the backyard playground project we started last fall, and that blissful seasonal…
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🚲 How to Spend a Weekend in Abingdon
Plus: Virginia Dems blast Trump’s interest in deporting US citizens Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I’ll never forget the time we unexpectedly spent the night in Abingdon. We were traveling back from Tennessee when a rash appeared on Colton’s face and neck. Knowing that hospitals were few and far between along the…
