Virginia’s Population Center Shifts Toward Fredericksburg
Virginia’s population center, once in Cumberland County, is now in Caroline County and continues moving north each year. The shift reflects growth in Northern Virginia and the urban crescent, leaving Southwest and Southside Virginia increasingly distant from the state’s population and economic center. Demographers say by 2030, the center will be near the Caroline-Spotsylvania County […]
Read MoreJames Franklin Named Head Coach of Virginia Tech Football
Virginia Tech has hired James Franklin as its new head football coach, signaling a new era for the Hokies. Franklin, a proven program-builder with more than 30 years of coaching experience, most recently led Penn State. He will be formally introduced at a public press conference Wednesday. University officials say Franklin’s hiring reflects a strong […]
Read MoreVirginia Launches Digital Driver’s Licenses
Virginia residents can now use a digital version of their driver’s license at DMVs, TSA checkpoints, some ABC stores, and select law enforcement agencies. The digital ID, available through the Virginia Mobile ID app, uses a QR code and face verification. Virginia is the first state to accept digital IDs in multiple settings, with plans […]
Read MoreCaledon State Park Completes $6 Million Expansion
Caledon State Park has added 455 acres, bringing its total to 3,034 acres and now spanning both sides of Route 218. The northern section features forests and farm fields, while the southern area includes wetlands, a 47-acre lake, and forested land. The expansion, formerly the Lake Caledon Property, is divided by the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage […]
Read MoreNorris Bridge Reopens After Crash on Route 3 – Work On Bridge Gets Underway Today
The Norris Bridge over the Rappahannock River was closed Monday afternoon after a crash that happened just after 3 p.m. All lanes on Route 3 on the Middlesex side were closed, causing traffic delays. Traffic began to flow again just before 5. Authorities have not released any further details so far. In more bridge news […]
Read MoreDeltaville Maritime Museum Joins Virginia 250 Passport Initiative
Deltaville Maritime Museum is now a featured destination in the Virginia 250 Passport, a statewide program celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Organized by the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon, Monticello, and the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, the initiative encourages visitors to explore 70 historic sites across the state. Free 64-page passports are available […]
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