1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (992+ words) Known as one of the highest-paid actresses in film, Sandra Bullock has won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe, both for Best Actress in the film “The Blind Side.” Other noteworthy movies include “Speed” and “Miss Congeniality.” Lowe became…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (394+ words) The story of America tells of only one state carved out of another during the Civil War – West Virginia – and in the mid-1800s, the flourishing riverside city of Wheeling found itself at the epicenter of that pivotal moment in U....

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1062+ words) The story of America tells of only one state carved out of another during the Civil War – West Virginia – and in the mid-1800s, the flourishing riverside city of Wheeling found itself at the epicenter of that pivotal moment in U....

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (166+ words) City Point: 1001 Pecan Avenue, Hopewell Step back in time at historic sites near Virginia's Appomattox River A popular spot in Hopewell is City Park, with a playground, a pier, a covered pavilion, a sandy beach area, kayak rentals, and the…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (199+ words) Hank Williams Jr. has had a long career in country and western music, matched only by the impact of his father, country music pioneer Hank Williams. The elder Williams’ early death, at the age of 29... The elder Williams’ early death,…...

8+ mon, 6+ day ago   (704+ words) MARIETTA — A presentation about the retreat from Lynchburg and Gen. David Hunter will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Knights of Columbus at a meeting of the Civil War Round Table of the Mid-Ohio Valley. Jon-Erik Gilot, author, historian…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (527+ words) From creative hubs to natural wonders you won’t find anywhere else, add these spots to your itinerary. Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago   (789+ words) Some weekends are made for silence so crisp you hear your own brain deflating. Lexington, Virginia, doesn’t just offer escape. It slathers it in charm, wraps it in bricks, and hands you a wildflower. Forget neon signs and playlists. Here,…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago   (228+ words) Rachel Lucas, Anchor and Health Reporter Roanoke – The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke will host it’s largest fundraising event of the year, “Night Owl on the Town” Gala at Hotel Roanoke on September 27th. The auction will feature over 280 items…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago   (282+ words) About 30 minutes from Charlottesville, Crozet is a peaceful mountain town that will transport you to a simpler time. Yet this vibrant community is brimming with charming local businesses, renowned wineries, and so many fun things to do. Grab a sandwich…...