
Shenandoah Valley tourism was a $1.57B business in 2019
Tourism revenue for the 14 localities stretching from Lexington to Winchester reached $1.57 billion in 2019, a $46 million increase over 2018.

Tourism revenue for the 14 localities stretching from Lexington to Winchester reached $1.57 billion in 2019, a $46 million increase over 2018.

Virginia gas prices have risen 3.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.13/gallon today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 4,081 stations.

Climate Action Alliance of the Valley produces The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News.

Life during the COVID-19 pandemic is difficult for millions of Americans. For parents, this new landscape has presented unique and pressing challenges to family life, particularly if a parent is bound by child custody arrangement.

The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General recently identified accurate postmarking as critical to the successful processing of election mail for the 2020 general elections.

President Trump has ended negotiations with congressional leaders on a COVID-19 economic relief plan, signaling his intent to wait until after the Nov. 3 election.

Sen. Mark Warner’s re-election campaign has begun airing a new campaign ad, “It Has To End,” highlighting the tragedy of veteran suicides in the U.S.

John Lennon, born 80 years ago on October 9, 1940, was a musical genius and pop cultural icon.

Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) co-led the introduction of bipartisan legislation to support youth apprenticeship programs in Central Virginia and across the country.

Smithfield Foods has donated $100,000 to the Commonwealth of Virginia to support programs for homeless veterans and their families.
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