Virginia State University alumna nominated for Pulitzer Prize in poetry for new book
Dr. Latorial Faison, a VSU alumna, has been nominated for a 2026 Pulitzer Prize in poetry for her book "Nursery Rhymes in Black."
Dr. Latorial Faison, a VSU alumna, has been nominated for a 2026 Pulitzer Prize in poetry for her book "Nursery Rhymes in Black."
Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg and Lt. Col. Charity Adams may be having their names removed from the signs at Virginia's Fort Gregg-Adams, but the post’s commanding general has told their families that she was “committed” to ensuring their loved ones will always be a part of the installation’s fabric.
The newest scam on the block now involves a phone text purportedly sent by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles informing folks they supposedly have an outstanding traffic ticket.
A converted train caboose overlooking the James River in Lynchburg is Virginia's most desirable Airbnb, according to the vacation rentals company. Dubbed James Station, the bright red train caboose, originally bought by the owners on Facebook Marketplace, is situated in a historic neighborhood within walking distance of downtown Lynchburg’s shops, restaurants, events, nature walking trails and more, the Airbnb listing states.
While more than two dozen cities and towns across the United States lay claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day, Petersburg holds a compelling and often overlooked place in the holiday's origin story.
A fair number of Virginians are expected to hit the roads this Memorial Day weekend, but that is still expected to be the lowest year-over-year rise in travel traffic in a decade.
In early May, Chesterfield County began construction on a state-of-the-art animal shelter designed to expand capacity and improve services provided to the community’s animals and those who seek to adopt.