Lifestyle
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Unique VA-made Valentine’s gifts that won’t break the bank
From handcrafted jewelry to small-batch chocolates, these Virginia-made items make for meaningful Valentine’s Day gifts that don’t break the bank.
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Hidden dangers in the wild fuel increase in Virginia eagle hospitalizations
Hospitalization of eagles has been on the rise in Virginia due to a variety of dangers. Here’s what you need to know.
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You’ll want to try these 10 Virginia restaurants opening in 2026
The new restaurants opening across Virginia range from diners to fine-dining establishments. Check out these spots in 2026 to find your new favorite bite.
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19 mocktail spots in Virginia to check out in Dry January
Experience Dry January at some of Virginia’s top mocktail spots, where going without alcohol doesn’t have to mean going without flavor.
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Don’t trash that tree! CVWMA offers free recycling instead
Central Virginia residents can recycle their Christmas trees for free this holiday season. Here’s how.
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Virginia rolls out mobile IDs—here’s where you can use them
Digital versions of state-issued identification cards will be accepted at various locations throughout Va. and beyond. Here are all the details.
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This winter, learn the real story of Pocahontas
Pocahontas’s life is often shaped by the colonizers who rewrote her history. This is the real story of the Native American girl whose name meant “joy.”
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Guide to Grayson Highlands: Camping, hikes, wild ponies, & more
Here’s your comprehensive guide to Grayson Highlands State Park, with information on camping, hiking, bouldering, fishing, and more.
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Unique Virginia Christmas ideas: Where you can find local items to give this holiday season
Still searching for the perfect Christmas presents? If you appreciate locally made Virginia goods, this guide is for you.
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Barbara Rose Johns, whose 1951 walkout advanced school desegregation, honored in US Capitol
Barbara Rose Johns, who led a walkout of her segregated VA high school in 1951, was immortalized with a new statue in the US Capitol. It replaces one of Robert E. Lee.
