Amie Knowles

Milk, cookies, and Christmas cheer—that’s how Virginia students helped bring the holiday spirit into US Sen. Mark Warner’s office.

I believe that certain biblical passages are often taken wildly out of context and used to degrade and diminish women’s roles in the church—especially in the Bible Belt of rural Virginia.

Did you know there were Virginians aboard the Titanic when the ship sank in the Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912?

Gov. Spanberger recently appointed new Medicaid Director, Steve Ford, who has been tasked with balancing upcoming funding cuts, eligibility cuts, and ensuring that those who can still receive Medicaid don’t get left behind.

In rural Virginia, congregations are split on if women can or can’t be pastors. But when I compare the negative claims to the examples of women in the New Testament, the double standard becomes impossible to ignore.

From lakeside reflections to a national spectacle, here's your ultimate guide to Virginia's most dazzling Independence Day fireworks.

Due to inflation, it's possible we could pay more in home repair costs than we've put toward our Virginia mortgage in a decade.

In Virginia, voting by mail is officially considered absentee voting. All registered Virginia voters have the right to vote by mail—you don't have to provide a reason or prove that you'll be out of town. Simply preferring to vote by mail is reason enough. You can either sign up for the Permanent Absentee List to receive absentee ballots for all future elections or indicate that you'd like a one-time mail-in ballot.

Election season is upon us, Virginia! Whether you’re a first-time voter or a seasoned voting vet, voting can still be confusing—but we’ve broken down all you need to know about how to vote in Virginia.

Our one-stop-shop for voting in the 2026 election serves as a key resource for anyone who’s new to the Virginia voting scene—or anyone who needs a refresher on how to get civically engaged.