Author: Staff

Giant inflatable colon brings cancer awareness to Warren Memorial Hospital
Visitors to Warren Memorial Hospital this week were greeted by an unusual sight in the lobby: a walk-through, oversized inflatable colon designed to show the difference between a healthy colon and one affected by disease.

Warren Coalition dinner fundraiser to benefit youth trauma, drug education programs
“Let’s Get Cheesy!” is set for Friday, June 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the North Warren Celebration Hall at the North Warren Fire Station.

Shenandoah National Park celebrates 40th annual Wildflower Weekend May 2 & 3
Shenandoah National Park will celebrate spring wildflowers during its 40th annual Wildflower Weekend on May 2-3, 2026.

State police targeting distracted, impaired drivers on I-81 April 28-29
Operation DISS-rupt Launches April 28-29, 2026.

Shenandoah River State Park hosts Bluebell Trail cleanup May 2
Shenandoah River State Park will host a shoreline and trail cleanup along the Bluebell Trail on Friday, May 2, from 9 to 11 a.m., as part of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s annual Clean the Bay Day program.

The Efficient Half-Dozen: 6 spring projects to lower your energy use before summer
Spring is one of the best times of year to work on home efficiency.

Virginia voters approve redistricting amendment, potentially flipping 4 seats
Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday that could reshape the state’s representation in the U.S. House of Representatives and majority control coming out of the 2026 midterms.

Spanberger marijuana changes raise revenue questions
Virginia’s long-delayed marijuana retail market is facing another reset, as Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s proposed changes delay sales, reduce licenses and raise new questions about how much revenue the commonwealth can expect.

Browntown’s 23rd Annual Redbud Festival draws a crowd for a picture-perfect spring day
Saturday’s weather couldn’t have been better for Browntown’s 23rd Annual Redbud Festival, and the community turned out to make the most of it.

Governor Spanberger Statement on Deaths of Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax and Former Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax
Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement on the deaths of Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax and former Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax.










