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Recent Issues – VA News Reader

December 5, 2025
She’s literally older than sliced bread. Virginia Beach WWII vet turns 105 this year. By John Buzbee for The Virginian-Pilot In 1920, Prohibition was enacted. The 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, was ratified. The country was still on the gold standard. And the First World War had ended just two years earlier. […]
December 2, 2025
Landowner exploring housing raises questions about Sperryville wastewater limits By Julia Shanahan for Rappahannock News A local developer’s plan to explore building houses in Sperryville could push the village’s wastewater system to its limit, leaving little to no sewer capacity for growth or future projects, according to a former member of the Rappahannock County Water and […]
November 25, 2025
SEASON’S PAINTINGS: Region’s windows become seasonal canvas for artist Hana Eichin By Carolyn R. Wilson for Bristol Herald Courier An Abingdon artist is transforming storefront windows in town into vibrant public art displays. Bundled in sweaters, caps and overalls, Hana Eichin can be found braving early morning temperatures this holiday season as she adds a […]