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Vote for the best restaurants in Virginia Beach
We’re calling all local foodies to help us crown the best restaurants in Virginia Beach
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From hobby to herd: Southside rancher grows sustainable beef business
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.
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The ultimate Virginia LOVEworks road trip
Take the ultimate Virginia road trip with these standout LOVEworks that showcase the heart, soul, and quirks of communities across the state.
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Dogwood Newsletter July 15, 2025 Edition
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…
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Everything you need to know about Chesapeake Bay blue crabs
From population trends to where to eat or catch them, here’s everything you need to know about Chesapeake Bay blue crabs.
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The ins and outs of Floyd Fest 2025
Floyd Fest 2025 takes place from July 23 to 27 in Check, Virginia. Here’s everything you need to know.
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A renter’s guide to the cheapest cities in Virginia
If you’re looking for affordable Virginia cities, here’s your guide to the cheapest spots based on Zillow rental data.
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8 things you never knew about Virginia’s wild ponies
Learn all about the wild ponies that call Virginia home, including where you can spot them, how they got here, and who owns them.
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Local spotlight: Mayra Cordero creates custom, affordable cards in Chatham
For just $5, you can snag a beautiful, handmade card—and meet the Chatham artist behind it.
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5 Virginia startups that competed on ‘Shark Tank’
From sweet potato pies to plant-based Mediterranean food, discover what these Virginia companies that competed on “Shark Tank” are cooking up.
