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3 days ago | 
virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood
Tucked away among the rivers and creeks of the Chesapeake Bay, Mathews County packs an artistic punch that belies its small size: just 8,500 souls call its winding roads and fertile fields home. But this isn't just another rural community-it's an unexpected creative hotspot. At its core is the Bay School Community Arts Center. But it's not your average art space-it's the creative engine driving an outsized artistic revolution. Basketry. Fiber arts. Jewelry. Stained glass. Pottery. Music.
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4 days ago | 
virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood
Nestled in the rugged Appalachian Mountains, Wise County blends natural splendor with vibrant culture and genuine Southern charm. History buffs can stay in luxury at the Inn at Wise-a 1910 Colonial Revival that served as a courthouse, prohibition hideaway, and rumored coal baron sanctuary. Or, book an Airbnb in this epically scenic part of the state, where adventure, music, history, and hospitality converge.
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1 week ago | 
virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood
DoorDash and Wing have launched drone delivery service at a Wendy's in Christiansburg, bringing futuristic food delivery to this town of 22,000. Customers within 2.5 miles of the fast food chain's North Franklin Street location can have their Frosties and fries delivered from above in about 30 minutes. Wing's autonomous drones zip through the air at 65 mph, with their fastest Wendy's delivery clocking in at just over seven minutes from order to arrival.
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1 week ago | 
virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood
Hargrave Military Academy announced the revival of its aviation program through a strategic partnership with Averett University's FAA-approved Part 141 flight school in Danville. The collaboration allows Hargrave cadets to pursue aviation studies, complete ground-school and flight lab courses for college credit, and gain hands-on flight experience.
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3 weeks ago | 
virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood
One of the VBSPCA's missions is to transform children into compassionate advocates through immersive humane education. That might mean Tale for Two, which pairs a young reader with an animal to make reading more fun while boosting confidence in both pet and person. Along the way, respect, empathy, kindness, and compassion are woven into the experience.
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3 weeks ago | 
virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood
Marymount University's School of Education has achieved a groundbreaking milestone, becoming the nation's first special education program to receive accreditation from the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), the leading authority in special education standards. This distinguished recognition validates the program's commitment to preparing educators for successful, long-term careers in special education.
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3 weeks ago | 
virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood
Lynchburg's Randolph College has introduced a groundbreaking four-year engineering degree in robotics and mechatronics, blending traditional engineering disciplines with cutting-edge technology. The program, which launched last fall, features new engineering courses and a state-of-the-art robotics laboratory. "Students can create anything their imagination serves them," says Peter Sheldon, physics and engineering professor at Randolph.
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1 month ago | 
virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood
Plan an unbeatable itinerary by starting early with coffee and a croissant at Jackson & Co., then explore Raindrops in Virginia for handcrafted treasures and Weaver Street Shops for Native American jewelry and vintage quilts. Stop by Verdent, Monica Garrett's interior design storefront for epic home inspiration.
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1 month ago | 
virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood
Move over, Shark Tank. At Virginia Tech's Health Sciences and Technology campus in Roanoke, graduate students are diving into something even more challenging: turning complex medical discoveries into life-saving devices and products. In a high-stakes competition that mimics the popular TV show, 21 first-year students in the Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program recently pitched their mock biotech start-ups to a panel of expert judges. The prize?
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1 month ago | 
virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood
The Craddock Terry Hotel stands as a testament to Lynchburg's industrial heritage, ingeniously transformed from what was once the Craddock Terry Shoe Co.-the fifth-largest shoe manufacturer in the world during its heyday. This boutique hotel masterfully preserves its manufacturing roots with thoughtful design touches throughout its 44 distinctive guest rooms. Shoeboxes deliver morning breakfast, shoe-shaped door hangers request service, and vintage factory equipment decorates common areas.
