SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1923, author V.C. (Virginia Cleo) Andrews, who wrote Flowers in the Attic and other gothic novels, was born in Portsmouth. Andrews’ novels sold over 30 million copies before she died in 1986. From Bedford’s solemn D-Day tribute to Virginia Tech’s record-breaking gift, Virginia had a full […]

Friday, June 5, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1864, Union forces under Maj. Gen. David Hunter attacked Confederate troops led by Brig. Gen. William E. “Grumble” Jones at Piedmont, Virginia. After initial repulses, a Federal flanking attack broke the Confederate line. Jones was killed, and his army was routed. Hunter occupied Staunton the […]

Thursday, June 4, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1922, U.S. Navy officer Samuel L. Gravely was born in Richmond. Gravely served during World War II and was the first black naval officer to command a ship. He retired as a vice admiral. Speaking of World War II heroes, two over the age of […]

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1864, a fourth day of repeated attacks ordered by Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant took place at the crossroads of Cold Harbor, 10 miles north of Richmond. The attack culminated in a bloody repulse that Grant later said he regretted because “no advantage whatever was […]

TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1742, the Virginia General Assembly created Louisa County, named for Princess Louisa, daughter of King George II. Virginia is experiencing its second-worst drought since recordkeeping began in the 1890s. Learn more in Top Stories. Plus, grocery prices just hit a four-year high, and your beef, tomatoes, […]

Monday, June 1, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, the Battle of Fairfax Court House took place when Union cavalry under Lt. Charles Henry Tompkins clashed with Confederate militia in Virginia. Captain John Q. Marr became the first Confederate killed in action during the Civil War.  The search has ended for a man […]

The Virginia Flyover 5 dead on I-95 + budget shutdown looms + drought spreads + UVA & VT baseball fight to survive ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   […]

The Virginia Flyover 5 dead in I-95 crash near Quantico. At least seven Virginia prosecutors defy the new gun ban. UVA forecasts a slowdown. Plus: four Virginia teams open NCAA baseball tournament tonight. ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ […]

Friday, May 29, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1736, Patrick Henry was born in Hanover County, Virginia—the firebrand orator who would declare “Give me liberty, or give me death!” and serve as the Commonwealth’s first governor. With the Scripps National Spelling Bee underway this week, a new analysis of 2026 Google search data […]

Thursday, May 28, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1754, Lt. Col. George Washington led a Virginia militia to victory in the first engagement of the French and Indian War in southwestern Pennsylvania. They launched a surprise attack against a French reconnaissance party, killing 10 soldiers, including their commander.  Virginia’s population has climbed nearly […]