
Amie Knowles
Reporter at Martinsville Bulletin
Reporter at The Dogwood
Writer. Traveler. Adventure Seeker.
Articles
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3 weeks ago |
vadogwood.com | Amie Knowles
In a country filled with grand monuments, a quiet corner of Virginia keeps the human cost of war vividly alive. When many Americans think of D-Day, their minds leap to the beaches of Normandy, France—where Allies stormed ashore on June 6, 1944. The invasion launched Operation Overlord, the 12-week Battle of Normandy, which effectively turned the tide of World War II.
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1 month ago |
vadogwood.com | Amie Knowles
As sirens fall silent and storm clouds move on, a different kind of force rolls in—bringing more than just supplies. “For our crew, it is a mix of urgency, heartbreak, and purpose,” said Carly Brashears. Because when the God’s Pit Crew team rolls out of Southside Virginia, it’s a good chance that someone else is having a very bad day.
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1 month ago |
vadogwood.com | Amie Knowles
Education Day was a home run in Salem! You might see a familiar face throwing the first pitch. ğ Support Our Cause Thank you for taking the time to read our work. Before you go, we hope you'll consider supporting our values-driven journalism, which has always strived to make clear what's really at stake for Virginians and our future.
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Mar 21, 2025 |
vadogwood.com | Amie Knowles
SIENA, ITALY - JULY 05: Scottish chef Gordon Ramsay holds a cooking class at the Castel Monastero Resort on July 5, 2012 in Castel Monastero - Siena, Italy. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images) Ready to road trip? Map the most delicious stops for your next Virginia adventure. It’s time to bust out the Willie Nelson record.
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Mar 3, 2025 |
vadogwood.com | Amie Knowles
FILE - Missy Elliott performs at the 2019 Essence Festival at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on July 5, 2019. Missy Elliott, Kate Bush, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Chaka Khan, “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius and the late George Michael will be inducted into the hall on Friday night.
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