The first draft of history: Stories of a journalist, coming up on 20 years in the business
A few topics of interest were in the back of my mind, many of which I never dreamed I would actually ever get to write about.
A few topics of interest were in the back of my mind, many of which I never dreamed I would actually ever get to write about.
Nearly 80 percent of American adults say they will take a road trip this summer despite the cost of gas, and Virginia is the 15th best state.

WTJU is the winner of four Hometown Media Awards from the Alliance for Community Media, including Best Radio DJ of the Year.
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture encourages organizations that wish to receive funding to begin planning now.
House Republicans failed Wednesday to overturn President Joe Biden’s veto of legislation to cancel his student debt forgiveness plan.
VDOT will hold a public hearing focused on roadway and intersection improvements to Woodrow Wilson Avenue in Augusta County.
The Senate Armed Services Committee has passed the National Defense Authorization Act which includes provisions to improve access to mental health care.

Legislation introduced last week would help bolster graduate-level STEM programs at HBCUs and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).
Legislation introduced by U.S. Reps. Rob Wittman and Abigail Spanberger of Virginia is gaining support to fund training programs.
The Virginia Lottery has earned the highest level of accreditation under the Responsible Gambling Verification Program.
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