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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.
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12 surprising facts about Virginia native Sandra Bullock
Learn more about Virginia’s own Hollywood darling with these 12 facts about Sandra Bullock.
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Alexandria celebrates 276 years: Discover the best things to do in Old Town this summer
Old Town in Alexandria is steeped with historic landmarks—and full of shopping, dining, and endless opportunities for summer fun.
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After comparing it to ‘slavery’ and ‘genocide,’ Earle-Sears now downplays opposition to abortion
Winsome Earle-Sears has a long history of taking extreme positions on abortion. The majority of Virginians support access to the procedure.
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Stark contrast between Spanberger, Earle-Sears when it comes to Virginians’ reproductive freedom
Earle-Sears says choices should be made before women get pregnant—and doesn’t support abortion options for rape victims. Spanberger, on the other hand, vows to keep Virginia women safe from abortion bans.
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Meet Chatham’s Cozy Carafe Coffee Co.—and the roaster behind the beans
What started as “a passion project that came to life” now brings joy to an entire community—one cup of coffee at a time.

























