The nine highest localities, and 13 of the 14 highest, are all west of the Blue Ridge.
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Alleghany storytelling project preserves community history, tells pandemic tales
So far, the group has produced four books documenting life in and around the town.
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Charlotte County remembers Black politician who was murdered on courthouse steps
A historical marker will commemorate the life and death of Joseph Holmes, who rose from slavery to elected office.
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Virus rates decline nationally but rise in Southwest and Southside
Generally speaking, virus rates are rising where vaccination rates are lowest.
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Vaccination rate slows; Southwest and Southside remain low
Four of the five least-vaccinated localities in the state are in Southwest. The other is in Southside.
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Why so many historical marker proposals come from Cumberland County
A middle school teacher there has made it a class project to research and propose historical markers across Virginia.
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Virus rates decline but still highest mostly in Southwest and Southside
Eight of the 14 highest localities in Virginia are in Southwest or Southside.
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Armadillos are moving into Southwest Virginia
You might think armadillos are desert critters. Used to be, but not anymore. Now they’re waddling our way.
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Afghan refugees at Fort Pickett divide Blackstone
Nottoway County grapples with the 5,700 Afghan refugees being housed at a former military base.
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Virginia’s newest dark sky park opens Oct. 7
Virginia’s newest dark sky park opens Oct. 7 at Natural Bridge State Park; two others are in Southside Virginia.