The Virginia Flyover State lawmakers introduced a series of bills that would regulate the expansion of data centers, even as Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Virginia “should continue to be the data center capital of the world.” ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌ […]

Thursday, January 16, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1786, the state General Assembly passed the Act for Establishing Religious Freedom, now usually called the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. The law said Virginia would not have an established state church but would instead promote freedom of worship for all denominations. The Virginia Flyover […]

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 2006, Tim Kaine was inaugurated as governor of Virginia. After his four-year term, the former mayor of Richmond and lieutenant governor was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2012. He’s now serving his third term. We’re keeping a close eye on our term-limited governor as […]

Monday, January 13, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1990, L. Douglas Wilder was sworn in as governor of Virginia. He was the first African American elected as a governor in the United States.  The Virginia Flyover is relieved that tap water is once again safe to drink. While celebrating, we stayed up to […]

Friday, January 10, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1917, suffragists began picketing the White House to demand that women be given the right to vote. Their leaders included women from Virginia, such as Pauline Adams and Maude Jamison. Are you ready for more snow? The Virginia Flyover is bracing for a second helping. More […]

Thursday, January 9, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 2024, a coastal storm swept across North Carolina and Virginia. Strong winds knocked down trees, snapped power lines, and caused flooding throughout the Hampton Roads area. The Virginia Flyover team has recovered from this week’s storm, but many in Richmond are still feeling the effects. As […]

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1918, Woodrow Wilson, the last president born in Virginia, delivered his Fourteen Points speech to Congress, outlining proposals for international peace following World War I.  The state legislature returns to Richmond today, and lawmakers will be able to drink the water. The Virginia Flyover has […]

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1789, voters selected electors in the nation’s first presidential election under the U.S. Constitution. One month later, those electors overwhelmingly picked George Washington to lead the nation. The Virginia Flyover is recovering from the first snow of 2025. Please hit reply and tell us how the […]

Monday, January 6, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1759, George Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis at her home in New Kent County. The couple would soon move to Washington’s estate at Mount Vernon with her children, John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis.  Do you have a snow shovel handy? The Virginia Flyover […]

Friday, January 3, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1781, British troops led by American traitor Gen. Benedict Arnold marauded up the James River from Portsmouth. They destroyed farms and settlements along the river on their way to Richmond, which they captured on Jan. 4 and burned down.  We preview the first potential storm of […]