Thursday, September 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1789, Congress agreed on 12 amendments to the new Constitution, which had been introduced by James Madison in the House of Representatives, and sent them to the states for consideration. Articles three through twelve were ratified and became the Bill of Rights on December 15, […]

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1755, John Marshall was born in what is now Fauquier County. Marshall studied law at William & Mary before being appointed Chief Justice in 1801. He shaped the Supreme Court and remained in office until his death in 1835. Eli Lilly said last week that […]

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1779, John Paul Jones and his ship Bonhomme Richard forced the surrender of two British warships after a battle off the coast of England. Jones, who had lived in Fredericksburg before the war, famously declined to surrender even when his ship appeared to be losing, […]

Monday, September 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2006, the U.S. Navy officially retired the F-14 Tomcat with a ceremony at Naval Air Station Oceana. The versatile fighter jet was first deployed in 1974. As of this weekend, it remained unclear exactly who will serve as the interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern […]

Friday, September 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1676, Nathaniel Bacon burned Jamestown to the ground during the final days of his rebellion against British rule. The action cost Bacon most of his support. The ailing rebel leader soon died, allowing Governor Sir William Berkeley to regain control of the colony. Henrico County […]

Thursday, September 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia retreated across the Potomac River into the Commonwealth from Sharpsburg, Maryland, after the bloody Battle of Antietam.  Norfolk State head football coach Michael Vick insisted he is focused on leading the Spartans. “We’ve got Sacred Heart this week. That’s […]

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2004, Hurricane Ivan swept across Virginia from west to east, spawning 40 tornadoes—a record number for a single day. Defense spending usually brings lawmakers together across the aisle. This year, though, Rep. Eugene Vindman was the only House Democrat from Virginia to vote for the defense […]

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1776, George Washington personally led Continental troops in the Battle of Harlem Heights in New York. The British retreated, giving Washington his first battlefield victory of the Revolutionary War.  WorldAtlas recently listed seven of the Commonwealth’s natural wonders, including Crabtree Falls, the Great Dismal Swamp (better […]

Monday, September 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1950, Gregory Hayes Swanson registered for classes at the University of Virginia to seek a master’s degree in law. He had won a lawsuit earlier that year, allowing him to become the university’s first black student. UVA is searching for a new president. Some groups—including […]

Friday, September 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1940, the Portuguese ship SS Quanza was allowed to remain docked at Norfolk with 80 Jewish refugees on board. At the request of Eleanor Roosevelt, U.S. officials arranged visas so they would not be deported. The refugees came ashore on Sept. 14. Virginia Tech football is […]