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Virginia Living highlights everything that makes Virginia special, including its residents, locations, rich history, and customs. As the most popular lifestyle magazine in the state, Virginia Living offers a captivating mix of insightful articles and beautiful imagery, making it essential reading for anyone who wants to learn more about the Commonwealth.

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A Hidden Art Powerhouse in Mathews County

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.
Head to Wise County for a Springtime Getaway

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.
Breathtaking Hot Air Balloon Rides in the Shenandoah Valley

1 week ago | virginialiving.com | Hope Cartwright

The Shenandoah Valley's beauty stuns from any vantage point, but nothing tops the view from the clouds. Floating over treetops, farms, ponds, and winding roads-through misty morning fog or golden afternoon light-hot air ballooning takes the scenery to new heights. Several tours offer unforgettable airborne adventures:Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloons, Front Royal: Soar above the valley in any season-from vibrant, foliage-filled autumns to lush springs-and toast the experience at journey's end.
Experience Food Delivery by Flying Drone in Christiansburg

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.
Hargrave Military Academy Relaunches Flight Program

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.
Virginia Beach SPCA's Programs For Kids

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.
Marymount's Program Achieves First-Ever CEC Accreditation

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.
4 Virginia Breweries With Destination Onsite Stays

3 weeks ago | virginialiving.com | Kinsey Gidick

Virginia's craft beer scene offers an embarrassment of hoppy riches, with breweries spanning from the Chesapeake Bay to the Shenandoah Valley. Entire interstates, like Nelson County's Highway 151-sometimes known as the Brew Ridge Trail-are now dedicated to this thriving industry. But while brewery hopping is a great adventure, especially with a designated driver, there's something even more appealing about knowing that a comfortable place to rest is just a short distance from your final pint.
New Robotics and Mechatronics Degree Debuts at Randolph College

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.
Celeste Farms Takes Farm-to-Table to a New Level

4 weeks ago | virginialiving.com | Hope Cartwright

Ian Newell wanted to create something meaningful, something people needed-like oxygen, water, or food. The first two, he reasoned, were already handled by nature and the utilities department. That left food. The 38-year-old founder and owner of Goatacado, a fast-casual, health-focused eatery in Richmond's Fan district, dreamed of a place where people could get to know their food intimately, from seed to plate. "There's something inherently important about being in touch with food," Newell says.