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February 9, 2026

Here’s why Virginia is called the ‘Internet Capital of the World’

Thanks to a favorable location, strong fiber setups, and affordable land, Virginia has excelled as the Internet Capital of the World.

By Joey Held

History

February 6, 2026

5 fascinating facts about Newport News native Ella Fitzgerald

Here are five facts about Ella Fitzgerald, a Newport News native who is one of the greatest jazz singers of all time.

By Sam Cohen

Culture

February 4, 2026

Schuyler, Virginia: The tiny town that inspired The Waltons

Discover Schuyler, Virginia, a small mountain town with a strong soapstone legacy that inspired the iconic television series “The Waltons.”

By Aila Boyd

People

February 2, 2026

12 NBA stars with Virginia roots

From Alonzo Mourning to Allen Iverson, Virginia has contributed many memorable players to NBA rosters over the years.

By Aila Boyd

Local

January 9, 2026

Richmond community keeps Harvey family’s memory alive 20 years after their murders

On the 20th anniversary of the Harvey family’s murders, Richmond remembered Kathryn, Bryan, Ruby, and Stella fondly. The family’s legacy has been kept alive through various community efforts.

By Sam Cohen

History

December 29, 2025

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.”

By Sam Cohen

Local

December 18, 2025

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.

By Sam Cohen