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A Virginia woman transformed a trash-filled alley into a certified Monarch Waystation by planting flowers door-to-door. Her project brought together neighbours who had never met while creating a vital rest stop for endangered butterflies.
When fire trapped a family on the third floor of their Suffolk condo at 5 a.m., firefighters climbed ground ladders to pull them to safety. Thanks to working smoke alarms and a closed bedroom door, all three survived.
A Virginia fire department just secured its fifth federal grant since 2020, bringing six new firefighters to the team and ending mandatory overtime shifts. The timing couldn't be better as they prepare to train 24 new recruits in January.
A Virginia family spent six hours arranging their late brother's squirt gun collection in a driveway, potentially breaking a Guinness World Record by 600 guns. They're honoring Paul Guncheon's dream of getting his beloved collection into the record books.
Alfreda Reynolds, Brunswick County's economic development director, has been named a 2026 honoree of 100 Women of Color Virginia for her work creating jobs and strengthening her community. Her recognition shines a spotlight on the leaders quietly building brighter economic futures in rural Virginia.
Jacob Derrick waited 11 years for his next championship after winning on dirt as a 7-year-old. This fall, the Virginia teen pulled off a stunning comeback to claim NASCAR's Division II national title by just four points.
Blacksburg, Virginia just landed a deal that will power its entire transit system with rooftop solar panels while saving taxpayers $2.2 million. The best part? Residents won't pay a dime upfront for the clean energy upgrade.
After losing her hair to breast cancer 22 years ago, Ella Mae Wickham opened Wigs Unlimited to help other women navigate the hardest parts of their journey. She's now the only provider in a 100-mile radius who accepts insurance and helps file claims for wigs, prostheses, and mastectomy bras.
A grassroots group is organizing a cleanup day for a 1,900-foot mountaintop park that's become a dumping ground for trash and graffiti. The November 7 effort aims to restore a hidden gem that was gifted to the city 80 years ago.
Megan Jackson discovered a lump during a self-exam at 37 and was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer that had spread to her liver and lymph nodes. Now in treatment and thriving, she's speaking at a major fundraiser to inspire other women to trust their instincts and seek help early.
When Alan Veeck needed prostate cancer treatment, he didn't have to travel hours to Richmond. Specialized radiation therapy arrived in his rural community, turning weeks of treatment into manageable 20-minute visits close to home.
Virginia's governor just made it easier for communities to shape data center development while tackling AI risks head-on. The state is proving you can embrace technology and protect people at the same time.