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VA wineries threatened by invasive spotted lanternfly spread
You may have seen spotted lanternflies flying around: little, red, mothlike bugs. One researcher said Virginia wine producers could be affected as the invasive species enters more localities.
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Trump cuts threaten longer wait times for Virginia vets, advocates say
Advocates warned President Donald Trump’s cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs are affecting wait times at VA clinics across the Commonwealth and country.
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Virginia’s new Blue Envelope Program bridges gap between drivers with autism and police
Learn how the Blue Envelope Program promotes safer, calmer interactions between drivers with autism and law enforcement.
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When cancer meets camp: How one Virginia nonprofit creates joy in hard times
Camp Fantastic, which takes place every year in Front Royal for kids who have received cancer treatment, is aptly named.
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Virginia State University alumna nominated for Pulitzer Prize in poetry for new book
Dr. Latorial Faison, a VSU alumna, has been nominated for a 2026 Pulitzer Prize in poetry for her book “Nursery Rhymes in Black.”
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Stone crabs have made their way to Virginia waters. Here’s why that’s so alarming.
As temperatures rise in Chesapeake Bay, the Virginia waters are drawing species that are typically native to tropical areas. Here’s what to know about VA’s new stone crabs.
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Trump removes union protections for VA employees across Virginia
On August 10, Trump revoked the collective bargaining rights of over 370,000 federal employees at the VA. Over 700,000 Virginians are veterans, and thousands more work at VA facilities across the Commonwealth.
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Youngkin invites AI into the Virginia government—tech experts say it’s a bad idea
While Gov. Glenn Youngkin says that his new AI pilot program will “unleash Virginia’s economy,” tech experts reveal that it could actually harm Virginia’s residents.
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Boar’s Head plans to reopen troubled deli meat plant, but reports of sanitation problems persist
Recent inspections at Boar’s Head sites in three states, including Virginia, documented sanitation problems similar to those that led to the listeria contamination that killed 10 people and sickened dozens.
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Dogwood Newsletter July 15, 2025 Edition
When a scam hits home: How a Hampton email scheme exposed a bigger problem Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. I often joke that I “learned to drive” in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I lived there for a handful of seasons over a decade ago, both working at a camp for kids with learning differences—which I loved every single…
