Events in Virginia - by County and City
General
Virginia, a southeastern U.S. state, stretches from the Chesapeake Bay to the Appalachian Mountains, with a long Atlantic coastline. It's one of the 13 original colonies, with historic landmarks including Monticello, founding father Thomas Jefferson’s iconic Charlottesville plantation. The Jamestown Settlement and Colonial Williamsburg are living-history museums reenacting Colonial and Revolutionary-era life.
Capital: Richmond
Abbreviation: VA
Population: 8.684 million (2022)
State flower: Flowering dogwood
State bird: Northern cardinal, Cardinalidae
Nicknames: Mother of states, Old Dominion; Mother of Presidents
Senators: Mark Warner (Democratic Party), Tim Kaine (Democratic Party)
Virgina News
Richmond updates several of its payment mailing addresses
Goochland Schools superintendent abruptly fired at special Tuesday board meeting
VCU students demand changes from officials amid countrywide detentions and deportations
On cloud wine! Dover Hall prepares for new 7 Lady Vineyards tasting room in Goochland
Missing Henrico man with dementia found safe
Library of Virginia to present film screening of ‘Finding Edna Lewis’ and panel discussion
Man charged after allegedly stealing cash from Colonial Heights Circle K convenience store
The Black Arts Market returns to Richmond this week
Shockoe Institute held ceremonial groundbreaking on Richmond’s Emancipation Day
Top B&B's to Stay
The Sunnyside Sisters Bed and Breakfast, with a Dutch Touch
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