Leonidas Camden Dickerson was born on a farm in Floyd County on April 19, 1869, to Burdine and Nancy Sowers Dickerson. ...

Leonid & Friends are set to launch their much-anticipated 25 OR 6 TO 4’ Tour this week. The ‘25 OR 6 TO 4’ Tour kicks off ...

Participants chose from various activities, including a 10K run, a 5K run, a kid's fun run, and a combined run that included ...

Just before last year's general election, a judge in Georgia blocked seven new rules passed by the State Election Board and ...

Some states assign executive functions to the lieutenant governor. Here's how Virginia's position compares to other states.

Tim Neville Instead of traditional wooden planks, Virginia Beach's famous boardwalk is concrete. The 3-mile thoroughfare is lined with quaint benches, Colonial-style street lamps, and separate ...

Stone will call all three days of the Virginia Derby meet, set for March 13-15, headlined by the $500,000 Virginia Derby on Saturday, March 15. “I’m really looking forward to being part of the ...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – In front of the largest crowd ever for a home opener at Disharoon Park, the No. 10 Virginia (4-3) baseball team defeated the VMI, 6-4 on Tuesday night (Feb. 25). After allowing ...

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The best places to live in Virginia include historic small towns, growing cities, and family-friendly suburbs. “As the capital of Virginia, Richmond offers affordable living, a rich history ...

When Virginia seceded from the Union in 1861, the portion now known as West Virginia broke off to form its own state. Admitted to the Union in 1863, West Virginia was the only state created from ...

Virginia Tech's main campus in Blacksburg includes 213 buildings, 2,600 acres, and an airport. The university has facilities across the state and around the globe, including a strong presence in ...