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Recent Issues – VA News Reader

March 17, 2026
Finding freedom: Isaac Holleman escaped slavery in IW during the Civil War. His descendants are now telling his story. By Stephen Faleski for The Smithfield Times The story of the Hollemans, one of Isle of Wight County’s oldest farming families, is a still-evolving narrative – one a group of descendants, both Black and white, have […]
March 13, 2026
Hummingbirds are coming to Virginia. When will they arrive? By Miguel Legoas and Kristi K. Higgins for Petersburg Progress-Index Many Virginians are finally feeling the warmth of spring. It won’t be long now when eagle-eyed nature enthusiasts may be able to catch a glimpse of the speedy hummingbirds heading north for the season. While the […]
March 10, 2026
Lynchburg Master Barber takes the runway at NY Fashion Week By Rachael Smith for The News & Advance When Brittany Smith first picked up a pair of clippers in her college dorm room, it was just for fun. Decades later, the Lynchburg master barber found herself backstage at New York Fashion Week, preparing runway models […]