Friday, December 20, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1861, Confederate Gen. J. E. B. Stuart led about 150 cavalry troops against Union Brig. Gen. Ord’s soldiers near Dranesville. Stuart withdrew after a two-hour clash, marking the first time a Union force caused a Confederate group to retreat. In The Virginia Flyover today, find […]

Thursday, December 19, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1777, George Washington and his army marched into their winter quarters at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Despite the British occupation of nearby Philadelphia, Washington and his men remained confident they could prevail.  The state police want you to beware of a new phone scam. We have […]

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1864, General George Stoneman’s Federal force of 4,000 troops clashed with Gen. John Breckinridge’s 1,000 defenders in the Battle of Marion. The Confederates held their position until they ran low on ammunition. They then retreated, leaving the Union effectively in control of Southwest Virginia.  Today, The […]

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1777, France formally recognized the United States as a nation independent of Great Britain. It was a significant boost for General George Washington and his troops in the field. Coaching changes abound in the Commonwealth. Check out our Sports section to learn about a renowned […]