Friday, July 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1826, Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. president, died at Monticello—50 years to the day after the signing of the Declaration of Independence he co-authored. Happy Independence Day! Be sure to check out The 4th of July section for a roundup of fireworks shows and the latest holiday […]

Thursday, July 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1775, George Washington took command of the Continental Army in the field at Cambridge, Massachusetts. Republicans seeking statewide offices finally attended a rally together on Tuesday. More on that in Top Stories. The Virginia Flyover now proudly serves more than 90,000 readers each weekday. Reply to let […]

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress approved a Virginia delegate’s resolution “that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States.” The Declaration of Independence was approved two days later. The Virginia Flyover can report that you’re not the only one getting […]

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1971, Virginia’s revised state constitution went into effect. The document was much shorter than the 1902 state constitution, gave more authority to the General Assembly, and repealed the poll tax. A new highway attraction bared its teeth for the governor, and there are more locations […]