Big Stone Gap, VA – Right off the streets of New Orleans, Tuba Skinny brings the best in traditional early jazz, blues and swing to audiences around the world. While they’ve become known as world-class interpreters of traditional jazz, over the years they’ve branched out into jug band music, spirituals, country blues, string band music,… Read More New Orleans Jazz Band “Tuba Skinny” to play Big Stone Gap 02-24-2026
Statewide 4 p.m. burning law in effect Feb. 15 through April 30 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Joining fire departments across the Commonwealth, the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) announces the start of spring fire season. Virginia’s statewide burning law – which prohibits outdoor burning between midnight and 4 p.m. – is in effect from Feb. 15 through April… Read More VIRGINIA’S 2026 SPRING FIRE SEASON IS HERE
St. Paul, VA – The Barter Players will perform “Alice in Wonderland” on Friday, Feb. 20th at 7 p.m. at the Lyric Theatre in conjunction with Pro-Art’s 49th season and the Town of St. Paul. Children and students will be admitted free. Adult tickets are $15 at the door. For more information and to make… Read More Alice In Wonderland On Stage at the Lyric Theatre in St. Paul
RICHMOND, VA – – – Legislation to create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency kiosks, sometimes known as “crypto ATMs,” passed the Virginia Senate unanimously on January 9, 2026. An identical bill passed the House of Delegates last week, 84-13, with strong bipartisan support. Senator Sadam Salim (D-Fairfax) and Delegate Michelle Maldonado (D-Manassas) carried the bills. The… Read More Virginia General Assembly Passes Cryptocurrency Kiosk Regulations to Protect Virginia Consumers
RICHMOND – – – Legislation to help rein in the cost of prescription drugs for Virginians passed the Virginia Senate on Feb. 6, 2026 by an overwhelming 31-8 vote. An identical House bill was recommended for reporting by a House appropriations subcommittee this afternoon with a bipartisan 6-1 vote and should be taken up on the… Read More Virginia Senate Passes Affordable Medicine Act with Overwhelming Bipartisan Support