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Another armadillo spotted in Southwest Virginia

by Dwayne Yancey November 1, 2021October 26, 2021

An armadillo has been photographed waddling through Wise County, the latest in a series of sightings as the species pushes north.

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For Lynchburg Gothic League, ‘every day is Halloween’

by Amy Trent October 25, 2021October 24, 2021

For 15 years, Lynchburg has had a flourishing goth scene. Here’s a look inside the Lynchburg you may not know.

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Alleghany storytelling project preserves community history, tells pandemic tales

by Grace Mamon October 21, 2021September 20, 2022

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

by Lindley Estes October 18, 2021October 22, 2021

A historical marker will commemorate the life and death of Joseph Holmes, who rose from slavery to elected office.

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Why so many historical marker proposals come from Cumberland County

by Amy Trent October 11, 2021October 5, 2021

A middle school teacher there has made it a class project to research and propose historical markers across Virginia.

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Armadillos are moving into Southwest Virginia

by Dwayne Yancey October 4, 2021September 29, 2021

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

by Shannon Watkins October 1, 2021October 25, 2021

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

by Amy Trent September 29, 2021September 29, 2021

Virginia’s newest dark sky park opens Oct. 7 at Natural Bridge State Park; two others are in Southside Virginia.

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‘A miracle in the mountains’

by Dwayne Yancey September 25, 2021December 1, 2021

The historic Green Pastures, once the only outdoor recreation area for Black Virginians, has reopened in Alleghany County.

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Clifton Forge recognizes pioneering scientist

by Dwayne Yancey September 25, 2021April 18, 2022

The town now has a historical marker about the first Black woman to receive a doctorate in zoology.

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