The Virginia Flyover An Army captain from Norfolk died Sept. 18 after suffering a medical incident aboard a military flight to Saudi Arabia, bringing the Pentagon’s public tally of service members who have died while supporting the Iran war to 19.                 ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   […]

The Virginia Flyover NASA is considering about 150 acres on the south end of Wallops Island for new launch facilities and supporting infrastructure. ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌ […]

The Virginia Flyover America First Legal filed a records request as part of an investigation into who developed and approved Fairfax County Public Schools’ controversial guidance for commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ […]

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1800, William Holmes McGuffey was born. His McGuffey Readers taught generations of American children to read, and he spent his last 28 years as a University of Virginia professor in Charlottesville, where he’s buried. Virginians are voting early at triple the pace they did by […]

The Virginia Flyover British quantum-algorithm company Phasecraft has selected Arlington for its U.S. headquarters, state officials announced Monday. ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ […]

Monday, September 21, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1920, Richmond College was renamed the University of Richmond. This change followed an amendment to its charter and formally established the University of Richmond as a corporation that combined Richmond College for Men with Westhampton College for Women. Virginia’s boys are trailing girls in almost […]

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, actress Clarice Taylor was born in Buckingham County. She was best known for roles in Play Misty for Me, The Cosby Show, and Smoke, and had a recurring role on Sesame Street as David’s grandmother, Harriet.  In case you missed it on The Flyover […]

The Virginia Flyover Virginia faces a projected funding gap of at least $1.7 billion for highway maintenance, potentially forcing the state to shift money from new construction to road and bridge repairs.                 ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   […]

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1781, in Virginia’s Lynnhaven Roads, Gens. George Washington and Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, Comte de Rochambeau, met Adm. François Joseph Paul, Comte de Grasse, aboard his flagship Ville de Paris. The conference confirmed French naval support and finalized plans for the successful siege of Yorktown. […]

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 Good Morning. On this day in 1908, Lt. Thomas Selfridge died when the Wright Flyer he was riding crashed during an Army demonstration at Fort Myer in Arlington County. He was the first person ever killed in a powered airplane. Gov. Abigail Spanberger has ended a Youngkin-era rulemaking effort. Learn more in Top […]