An armadillo has been photographed waddling through Wise County, the latest in a series of sightings as the species pushes north.
Culture
For Lynchburg Gothic League, ‘every day is Halloween’
For 15 years, Lynchburg has had a flourishing goth scene. Here’s a look inside the Lynchburg you may not know.
Alleghany storytelling project preserves community history, tells pandemic tales
So far, the group has produced four books documenting life in and around the town.
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.
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.
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.
Afghan refugees at Fort Pickett divide Blackstone
Nottoway County grapples with the 5,700 Afghan refugees being housed at a former military base.
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.
‘A miracle in the mountains’
The historic Green Pastures, once the only outdoor recreation area for Black Virginians, has reopened in Alleghany County.
Clifton Forge recognizes pioneering scientist
The town now has a historical marker about the first Black woman to receive a doctorate in zoology.