santa claus reindeer

State veterinarian, wildlife officials approve entry of Santa’s reindeer into Virginia

Chris Graham

State Veterinarian Dr. Charlie Broaddus and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources have signed off on a permit to Nicolas Claus, of the North Pole, to allow Claus to bring his herd of “eight tiny reindeer” and one additional rare red-nosed reindeer into Virginia on the evening of Dec. 24.

box turtle wildlife center

For the animals: Wildlife Center takes precautions during pandemic and experiences increased case load

Rebecca Barnabi

A local organization is having another record-breaking year. And it is doing so not by raising the most money, hitting the most home runs or awarding the most scholarships. This organization is helping baby rabbits, injured opossums and birds of prey, orphaned fawns and orphaned bear cubs.