Virginia elders lost over $100 million to scams last year. Spanberger says tech platforms must be held accountable
| July 30, 2025
As elder fraud surges, the FBI is urging vigilance—and Virginia’s Democratic candidate for governor is calling for broader actions against the platforms enabling scams.Danville councilman, who’s helped revitalize the city, set on fire in attack
| July 30, 2025
A Danville City Councilman was set on fire as part of an attack that occurred at his place of employment.Federal funding freeze impacting Virginia public schools
| July 30, 2025
Curious to know if local schools are impacted by Trump's funding freeze? Carly's got the scoop.VA federal hiring freeze is leaving veterans waiting for care
| July 29, 2025
Having a hard time keeping up with the back and forth between the Trump administration and the VA? Carly's got the latest for Virginia.Meet the pro-union Chesapeake progressive running in a Republican district
| July 29, 2025
Democrat Rodney Nickens says Virginia’s “right-to-work” law has got to go as he campaigns in a conservative House of Delegates district.Federal cuts put Virginia’s unemployment at its highest rate since the pandemic
| July 29, 2025
Send this to your fellow Virginian who thinks what happens in the White House doesn’t impact them.Ice Cream Trail: 6 Southwest Virginia shops to sate your summer sweet tooth
| July 29, 2025
From over-the-top milkshakes in Wise to homemade classics in Roanoke, discover the Southwest region's must-visit ice cream trail before the month melts away.Dogwood Newsletter Editor: “SUPPORTIVE FRIENDS” Trend
| July 28, 2025
You heard him! Subscribe or else 👊 .....jk 😆 Don't forget to subscribe to our daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/4kxRGnuSen. Mark Warner Reflects on MLK Jr. and His Philosophy of Non-violence
| July 28, 2025
Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. came to Danville in 1963? There, he spoke at a luncheon at High Street Baptist Church, where he condemned the "brutality and viciousness" of the Danville police force at the time. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) recently reflected on the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “[He] kept to that truth that nonviolence can overcome hatred—and boy, oh boy, we need that message in our country right now,” Warner said.11 famous people who are buried in Virginia
| July 25, 2025
The number of famous people buried in Virginia is higher than you might think. Here are 11 names you’re sure to recognize.A SoSi summer to remember: What’s waiting for you in Southside Virginia
| July 24, 2025
For the past four weeks, you’ve been on a journey with us through Southside, as we’ve met with a variety of local business owners selling their goods and services at the Chatham Farm Market. Today, we’re wrapping up this summer series by extending an invitation to come visit the area for yourself.VA over-indexes on ICE arrests compared to other states
| July 24, 2025
Virginia has become one of the most heavily targeted states in the country for ICE raids.
11 famous people who are buried in Virginia
| July 25, 2025
The number of famous people buried in Virginia is higher than you might think. Here are 11 names you’re sure to recognize.The Hillsville Massacre: How a stolen kiss led to 5 deaths & a century of unanswered questions
| July 23, 2025
The Hillsville Massacre of 1912 is one of Virginia’s strangest historical cases. Here’s everything you need to know about the Carroll County shooting.From hobby to herd: Southside rancher grows sustainable beef business
| July 18, 2025
From offering neighborly help to running his own sustainable beef operation, Alvis White Jr. shares how he built White Wood Farm—and offers practical advice for aspiring farmers.Dogwood Newsletter July 15, 2025 Edition
| July 16, 2025
When a scam hits home: How a Hampton email scheme exposed a bigger problem Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I often joke that I “learned to drive” in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I lived there for a handful of seasons over a decade ago, both working at a camp for kids with learning differences—which I loved every single […]The ins and outs of Floyd Fest 2025
| July 15, 2025
Floyd Fest 2025 takes place from July 23 to 27 in Check, Virginia. Here’s everything you need to know.When a scam hits home: How a Hampton email scheme exposed a bigger problem
| July 14, 2025
When a Hampton city email circulated the community’s inboxes, folks found out that it wasn’t what it seemed—hackers had found a way to scam them out of money.Local spotlight: Mayra Cordero creates custom, affordable cards in Chatham
| July 10, 2025
For just $5, you can snag a beautiful, handmade card—and meet the Chatham artist behind it.
