Arianna Coghill

Most of Virginia is set to begin Phase One of the governor’s three-phase reopening plan. While northern Virginia, Richmond and Accomack county were granted two-week delays, the rest of the state will loosen some of the restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus.  Gov. Ralph Northam said that he’s basing his…

Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood. We’ve got a roundup of Virginia news coming right up.  But First… In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, nurses have been working harder than ever to ensure the safety of the public. And that hard work has not gone unappreciated. Here’s how these Virginia hospitals are showing…

The DMV may be closed, but we explain how you can still register online or through the mail The 2020 presidential election is less than six months away, and Virginia’s voter registration numbers have dropped to historic lows compared to past presidential election years. It’s no surprise that officials say the coronavirus pandemic is to…

Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood. We’ve got a roundup of Virginia news coming right up. But First… Restaurants in parking lots? Cleaning teams scouring the beach routinely? These are only some of the safety measures Virginia Beach has pitched in the hopes of lifting some of the restrictions put in place to prevent…

Restaurants in parking lots? Cleaning teams scouring the beach routinely? These are only some of the safety measures Virginia Beach has pitched in the hopes of lifting some of the restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus by Memorial Day weekend.  Gov. Ralph Northam did not include beaches in the first…

Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood. We’ve got a roundup of Virginia news coming right up.  But First… The coronavirus pandemic forced nearly all Virginia universities to close their campuses and to continue the remainder of the 2020 spring semester virtually. As summer approaches, it’s still unclear whether many will reopen in the fall.…

Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood. We’ve got a roundup of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But First… Looking to vote in the upcoming May elections? The deadline for applying for an absentee ballot is tomorrow at 5 p.m. To find out more, read our guide here. Five Things You Need to Know…

Virginia’s unemployment insurance claims have dropped to the lowest they’ve been since March, the Virginia Employment Commission reported last week. And with some Virginia businesses getting ready to reopen as the state approaches May 15, those numbers could drop further. But the VEC cautioned it would be a long road until the number of claims…

Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood. We’ve got a roundup of Virginia news coming right up. But First… They’re baaaaaaaaaaack. Cicadas are expected to return to Virginia this month after spending 17 years in hiding. The noisy bugs will emerge in the commonwealth, as well as North Carolina and West Virginia, in late May…

The state’s liquor board reports continued record sales through April With the coronavirus pandemic keeping people indoors, Virginians appear to be drinking more now than ever before. In April, the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control reported sales at state liquor stores have hovered at around $22 million a week. It was even higher in March, when…