Ice skating in downtown RVA. Would love to have something like that here in the Shenandoah Valley....
Governor Bob McDonnell offers prayers to Creigh Deeds family
Statement from Governor Bob McDonnell on today's events involving State Senator Creigh Deeds: “In this tough and sad time, our thoughts ...
Peace, Watkins, Sessoms, Marcus on Gov.-elect McAuliffe's transition committee
Reaching across the aisle as he prepares to become the 72nd governor of Virginia, Governor-elect Terry McAuliffe announced his transition co...
Free entrance to national parks this weekend
National Parks will offer free entrance this weekend, November 9-11, for Veterans Day. For those in the Shenandoah Valley, that includes Sh...
Election 2013: Governor McDonnell congratulates Terry McAuliffe
Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement Tuesday night regarding the election of Terry McAuliffe as the 72nd governor of the Co...
Pranks in the Virginia Executive Mansion
Hidden cell phones ringing in the middle of the night ... cardboard cutouts stashed in the shower ... such are the pranks pulled by outgoing...
No gubernatorial endorsements from Times-Dispatch, Daily Progress, News & Advance, Roanoke Times ... Bill Bolling write-in suggested by two
"This marks, we believe, the first time in modern Virginia that The Times-Dispatch has not endorsed a gubernatorial nominee." -- ...
Ag Secretary Matt Lohr heading to Farm Credit of the Virginias
Virginia's Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Matt Lohr of Rockingham County, who was appointed by Governor Bob McDonnel...
Richmond Times-Dispatch's non-endorsement for Virginia governor 2013 - UPDATED
"This marks, we believe, the first time in modern Virginia that The Times-Dispatch has not endorsed a gubernatorial nominee." -- ...
Hot Springs, Va: Garth Newel Music Center offers more than just music
Following the long, winding drive to Garth Newel Music Center in Warm Springs, Virginia. "Garth Newel" is a Welsh phrase meaning ...
Governor announces 400 jobs in Fairfax County
Four years ago, Virginia's attorney general, Bob McDonnell, was in the final days of his gubernatorial campaign with the slogan "Bo...
'Jeopardy!' asks which state represented by Gov. Bob McDonnell
We were watching "Jeopardy!" Thursday night with the kids when a very familiar name popped up on the screen with a response we all...
McDonnells receive avalanche of pumpkins at Virginia Executive Mansion
Photos courtesy of Michaele White, Governor’s Photographer Governor Bob McDonnell and First Lady Maureen McDonnell received a delivery of s...
Commonwealth of Virginia: We're #1! Oops, not in a good way
Out of 50 states, the government shutdown is affecting Virginia more than any others. We're number one ... only this is not a contest we...
Nancy's Candy Company in Meadows of Dan
We stumbled on Nancy's Candy Company while traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway in September. SWAC Husband picked up a small package of cinn...
General Robert E. Lee ... 1807 - October 12, 1870
"It is well that war is so terrible, or we should grow too fond of it." -- General Robert E. Lee On this day in 1870, General Robe...
Former Gov. Douglas Wilder endorses Terry McAuliffe
Former Democratic Virginia Governor Douglas Wilder is respected by many for his lack of blind party loyalty, sometimes leaving people hangin...
September scenes along the Blue Ridge Parkway
The government shutdown has closed all attractions, restaurants, restrooms, and visitor centers along the Blue Ridge Parkway but the roadway...
The beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway
Photos by Lynn R. Mitchell September 30, 2013
Youth and Apprentice Deer Hunting Day for 15 and under
There's excitement in the air this morning for young hunters 15 and under.... Youth and Apprentice Deer Hunting Day September 28 Statewi...