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Virginia has plenty of fast food options, from burger counters to chicken spots and sandwich chains. Since no readable source was provided for a verified statewide favorite list, this piece sticks to six major chains with a strong Virginia presence and the menu items people most often talk about. Chick-fil-A keeps its spot with chicken…
An animal weighing about as much as a deck of cards can tunnel close to eighteen feet in one hour. It swims through soil with oversized front paws, and most Virginia yards offer it a welcoming buffet. Cool autumn rain softens the ground, and that moisture pulls earthworms closer to...
Democrats' blue wave nationally is coming into focus in Virginia.
The family of Brig. Gen. Morris Thompson Warner donated his personal wartime papers, correspondence and military records to the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, preserving the story of a Staunton native who helped train and lead American infantry forces during World War II. The collection offers a firsthand account of Warner's military service and his connection to Staunton and the Shenandoah Valley. Warner began his 28 years of military service as a cadet at Pennsylvania State University, where he graduated as cadet commander of the corps. According to his family, he was federalized into the U.S. Army for deployment to Europe during World War I, but the war ended before he was stationed there. In 1922, Warner was assigned as training and plans officer for the 116th Infantry Regiment, a Virginia National Guard unit with historical ties to the Stonewall Brigade. A history of the regiment lists Warner as its training and plans officer beginning Aug. 10, 1922. He rose through the ranks while also building a small manufacturing company and participating in civic life in the Shenandoah Valley. As World War II intensified, then-Lt. Col. Warner took command of the 116th Infantry Regiment and oversaw the preparation of its
With the holidays on the horizon, Northern Virginia comes alive with twinkling lights, bustling markets, and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts. Across the region, you can find festive gatherings that blend shopping, local flavor, and plenty of holiday cheer. Here’s your 2026 roundup of can’t-miss Northern Virginia and DC holiday markets — perfect for gift hunters, family outings, or anyone who loves the magic of the season.
It’s officially holiday pop-up bar season! I love that so many spots are going all out for the holidays and I’m glad this trend just keeps getting bigger. I’ve updated this list for 2026 with every holiday bar I could confirm is coming back this year (plus a few new ones). Dates and details change fast this time of year, so double-check the bar’s website or Instagram before you head out.
Virginia households with low incomes have until Friday, Nov. 13 to apply for fuel assistance, the state’s help with winter heating bills. The Virginia Department of Social Services says eligibility notices go out in late December, so a household that misses the window will hear nothing until the next one. The program is one of […]
Old magnetic-stripe SNAP cards are expected to stop working Nov. 9 in the 20 Virginia localities that received chip cards first, Cardinal News reports. More than 145,000 chip cards went out to households in that pilot group, and about 72,000 had been activated as of Oct. 9. That leaves a large number of households that... The post SNAP cards issued before Virginia’s chip rollout are expected to stop working Nov. 9 in 20 pilot localities, after more than 145,000 chip cards went out appeared first on The Financial Wire .
Former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin joins CNBC’s Morgan Brennan on “Morning Call” from the UP Summit at Kennedy Space Center to discuss the U.S.-China space race, AI data centers, the midterm elections and the future of the Republican Party.
Virginia households that buy groceries with SNAP benefits can no longer use the card for soda, diet soda or zero-sugar soda. The restriction started Sunday, Nov. 1, at every store that accepts SNAP in the state. It rests on a two-year waiver the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved for Virginia, and it also covers carbonated […]
Gov. Spanberger says the Virginia Derby will again be a Kentucky Derby qualifier for 2027, with 50 points to the winner.
Central Virginia oysters linked to a 13-state outbreak continue because the raw oysters still test positive for Salmonella, forcing state health officials to extend their ban on shellfish harvesting in the impacted waterway.
Trail users in northern Virginia face an upcoming vote that could lead to a ban on electric bicycles and electric scooters for certain riders along the Washington and Old Dominion Trail.
RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – Democratic Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger addressed statewide election results during a virtual news conference from Richmond Wednesday, highlighting a Commonwealth-wide shift toward Democrats. Voters also approved three state constitutional amendments addressing reproductive rights, marriage equality and restoring voting rights for felons. During the news conference, Spanberger stated that every locality in […]
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A new law went into effect in Virginia that makes it easier for accused criminals to seal their alleged crimes from public view. Supporters insist the idea behind the law was to help accused and convicted criminals get jobs and housing. But the new law also makes it more difficult for the public to find out if prosecutors botched or dropped cases and allowed criminals to walk free.
This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Read the article on Inside Nova. The Virginia Department of Transportation is exploring adding bi-directional, around-the-clock express lanes for approximately 45 miles of Interstate 95 in Northern Virginia. The...
See what our local high schools had to bring to the parade! https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2026/11/07/william-byrd-william-fleming-patrick-henry-high-schools-participate-in-2026-virginias-veterans-parade/. Colton Game. See all of those who participated in the parade here! https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2026/11/07/meet-the-participants-virginias-veterans-parade-2026/. Colton Game. As Virginia’s Veterans Parade brings the community together to honor those who have served, we’re taking a moment to recognize four World...
As Virginia’s Veterans Parade brings the community together to honor those who have served, we’re taking a moment to recognize four World War II veterans with ties to Southwest Virginia. From the battlefields of Europe to the waters of the Pacific, these men answered the call to serve...
U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 rankings of the top schools across the nation, naming Porter Traditional School the No. 1 middle school in Northern Virginia and the No. 2 middle school in the state. U.S. News & World Report ranks public elementary and middle schools in every...
In downtown Richmond outside the State Corporation Commission Thursday, dozens of protestors shouted their opposition to the NextEra-Dominion Energy merger, as public testimony in the case proceeded inside the SCC courtroom. Some demonstrators held aloft effigies of the three SCC commissioners, while others gave speeches outlining their concerns about the deal, saying it would create […]
