Ava is an up-and-coming journalist who recently graduated from William & Mary with a degree in English. She’s written for news publications such as her school’s newspaper, The Flat Hat, and Hampton Roads’ WAVY-TV 10. As a lifelong Virginia resident, she looks forward to informing her community on the latest information and events.
Ava Edwards
Latest from Ava Edwards
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia (Feb. 13-19)
A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and ways to take action statewide.
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Wholesome News Hour: Comedy legends and a student advocacy double feature
Good news is still news! Dogwood’s Wholesome News Hour is a quick refresh from the day’s hard news, celebrating some of the positive things happening throughout Virginia. Today, we’re highlighting three pieces of good news directly from the commonwealth.
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Hundreds of Black graves are relocating in VA; but why?
The graves of African American tenant farmers are being moved to make room for a new industrial complex. Descendants and Virginia’s African American community recently shared mixed feelings about the disruption of the burial sites.
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What you need to know about The Dome, VA’s new music venue
For the first time in decades, the Virginia Beach Dome is back! After its closure in 1993, the Dome was rebuilt and is ready to make history once again.
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Attempts to save the Something in the Water festival fail
The city holds firm on its decision to cancel the event despite pleas from Pharrell Williams and the festival’s planners.
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Pharrell’s biopic ‘Golden’ is canceled: What you need to know
Pharrell Williams’ much-anticipated film, Golden, was recently scrapped during post-production. The project, directed by Michel Gondry, would have recounted Williams’ upbringing in Virginia Beach.
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Wholesome News Hour: A new cat cafe, living the American Dream, and a marriage that made history
Good news is still news! Dogwood’s Wholesome News Hour is a quick refresh from the day’s hard news, celebrating some of the positive things happening throughout Virginia. Today, we’re highlighting three pieces of good news directly from the commonwealth.
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‘The Senate was for the tea!’: A young reporter’s review of her first time covering Virginia’s General Assembly
As a budding reporter, every beat I cover is a whole new world! Come along with me to my first General Assembly session.
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Virginia Puppy Bowl players ranked by Dogwood
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: The Puppy Bowl! Forget about the Super Bowl because this is the only sporting event that’s worth a “bark.”
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Wholesome News Hour: More hippo madness, celebrated teachers, and water crisis recovery.
Good news is still news! Dogwood’s wholesome news hour is a quick refresh from the day’s hard news, celebrating some of the positive things happening throughout Virginia. Today, we’re highlighting three pieces of good news directly from the commonwealth.
