The German holiday custom came to Virginia in 1842 when Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, a law professor at William & Mary, offered ...

Dozens of dead birds discovered on Hoskins Creek Bridge in Tappahannock prompt Virginia wildlife officials to collect samples ...

Every year, a contest is held to judge the winning decorative wreaths and home trimmings by residents, tradesmen and ...

With a Kentucky Derby qualifier, new weekend race days, and the biggest racing schedule in the track’s history, 2026 promises ...

Discover Virginia’s most magical Christmas towns—twinkling lights, festive parades, cozy shops, and unforgettable holiday ...

From June 25 through Sept. 7, there will be an additional day of racing each week with a new Thursday through Sunday schedule ...

The Virginia Racing Commission approved an expanded and adjusted 48-day live racing season for Colonial Downs in 2026. This ...

One year after more than a dozen staff members of a Central Virginia nursing home were arrested in connection to an elder abuse investigation, only one person has ultimately been convicted.

Colonial Downs has expanded its live racing dates to 48 for the 2026 racing season in addition to shifting to a Thursday to Sunday schedule ...

Two hours from Roanoke is a small town that's a hit with foodies and art lovers alike, nestled in the mountains of Southwest ...

From St. Augustine to New York, explore America's oldest cities where colonial history, architecture, and modern life ...

That’s how I felt about Barry Mitchell, a former basketball standout at First Colonial High and Norfolk State. We met Nov. 22 at the Union Mission, which provides shelter, food and clothing to ...