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8 Virginia hikes with peak fall foliage views

8 Virginia hikes with peak fall foliage views

  • Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)

Discover eight Virginia State Park trails with overlooks, river vistas and mountain views that showcase peak fall foliage and accessible autumn hiking options.

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Overnight I-95 traffic stops in Caroline County Sept. 1

Overnight I-95 traffic stops in Caroline County Sept. 1

  • Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)

All I-95 traffic at mile marker 115 in Caroline County will stop twice for about 15 minutes between midnight and 4 a.m. Sept. 1 while Dominion Energy installs netting.

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Buckingham Street section in Chesterfield to close for pipe work

Buckingham Street section in Chesterfield to close for pipe work

  • Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)

VDOT will close part of Buckingham Street in Chesterfield County on Sept. 3 and 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for pipe replacement, with posted detours for through traffic.

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Bristol District weekly traffic alert for August 31

Bristol District weekly traffic alert for August 31

  • Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)

VDOT’s Bristol District details lane closures, work zones and long-term projects on interstates and key routes across 12 southwestern Virginia counties for August 31.

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Locust Grove Church Road to close in Madison County

Locust Grove Church Road to close in Madison County

  • Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)

Route 616 (Locust Grove Church Road) in Madison County will close Aug. 31 through Sept. 11 for drainage pipe replacement, with a signed detour in place.

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Culpeper District weekly traffic alert Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2026

Culpeper District weekly traffic alert Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2026

  • Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)

VDOT’s Culpeper District outlines scheduled Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2026 road work, with links to project details, live traffic updates and major project information.

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Construction to begin on I-64 Denbigh Boulevard interchange

Construction to begin on I-64 Denbigh Boulevard interchange

  • Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)

Phase 1 of a $58 million project will build new I-64 westbound ramps at Denbigh Boulevard and upgrade nearby intersections to improve safety and reduce congestion.

Community News

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Overnight I-95 traffic stops in Caroline County Sept. 1

Overnight I-95 traffic stops in Caroline County Sept. 1

    All I-95 traffic at mile marker 115 in Caroline County will stop twice for about 15 minutes between midnight and 4 a.m. Sept. 1 while Dominion Energy installs netting.

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    Buckingham Street section in Chesterfield to close for pipe work

    Buckingham Street section in Chesterfield to close for pipe work

      VDOT will close part of Buckingham Street in Chesterfield County on Sept. 3 and 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for pipe replacement, with posted detours for through traffic.

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      Bristol District weekly traffic alert for August 31

      Bristol District weekly traffic alert for August 31

        VDOT’s Bristol District details lane closures, work zones and long-term projects on interstates and key routes across 12 southwestern Virginia counties for August 31.

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        Locust Grove Church Road to close in Madison County

        Locust Grove Church Road to close in Madison County

          Route 616 (Locust Grove Church Road) in Madison County will close Aug. 31 through Sept. 11 for drainage pipe replacement, with a signed detour in place.

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          Culpeper District weekly traffic alert Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2026

          Culpeper District weekly traffic alert Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2026

            VDOT’s Culpeper District outlines scheduled Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2026 road work, with links to project details, live traffic updates and major project information.

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            Construction to begin on I-64 Denbigh Boulevard interchange

            Construction to begin on I-64 Denbigh Boulevard interchange

              Phase 1 of a $58 million project will build new I-64 westbound ramps at Denbigh Boulevard and upgrade nearby intersections to improve safety and reduce congestion.

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              I-64 east lane closure to lift at Tidewater Drive in Norfolk

              I-64 east lane closure to lift at Tidewater Drive in Norfolk

                VDOT will reopen the left lane and remove the long-term traffic split on I-64 east at Tidewater Drive in Norfolk during overnight work starting as early as Aug. 28.

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                Birmingham Lane closure at Rolling Road begins Sept. 2

                Birmingham Lane closure at Rolling Road begins Sept. 2

                  Birmingham Lane at Rolling Road in West Springfield closes Sept. 2 for about seven weeks, with detours in place as Rolling Road widening work continues.

                  Community Sports

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                  Single-game hockey and football tickets on sale now

                  Single-game hockey and football tickets on sale now

                    Union College single-game tickets are on sale for the 2026-27 men's and women's hockey seasons and the 2026 football season, featuring full home and league slates.

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                    Erin Czupil named Union head men’s and women’s crew coach

                    Erin Czupil named Union head men’s and women’s crew coach

                      Erin Czupil has been named head coach of Union College’s men’s and women’s crew programs, succeeding Tom White and bringing Division I and local coaching experience.

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                      Eric Pfalzgraf tabbed to lead Union cross country and track and field

                      Eric Pfalzgraf tabbed to lead Union cross country and track and field

                        Union College names Eric Pfalzgraf head coach of the men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs, bringing NCAA-level success from Smith College.

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                        Union soccer teams honored for academic success

                        Union soccer teams honored for academic success

                          Union College men’s and women’s soccer earned United Soccer Coaches College Team Academic Awards after posting GPAs above 3.0 during the 2025-26 academic year.

                          Poca Go! mountain bike race returns to Pocahontas

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                          Poca Go!, an enduro-style mountain bike race at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, Va., returns Oct. 3 with categories for all ages and skill levels.

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                          Mayor's Cup games heading to Glens Falls in 2027

                          Mayor's Cup games heading to Glens Falls in 2027

                            The 2027 Capital District Mayor's Cup hockey games will be played at Harding Mazzotti Arena in Glens Falls, hosting Union and RPI women’s and men’s teams.

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                            Women’s lax earns Liberty League honors, seven to rolls

                            Women’s lax earns Liberty League honors, seven to rolls

                              Union women’s lacrosse swept Liberty League weekly honors after a 2-0 weekend, while seven more Union athletes and the men’s varsity 8+ earned honor roll spots.

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                              Union athletics hall of fame class of 2026 announced

                              Union athletics hall of fame class of 2026 announced

                                Union College will induct seven individuals and two teams into the Union Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 during ReUnion weekend on May 17, 2026.

                                Community Entertainment

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                                8 Virginia hikes with peak fall foliage views

                                8 Virginia hikes with peak fall foliage views

                                  Discover eight Virginia State Park trails with overlooks, river vistas and mountain views that showcase peak fall foliage and accessible autumn hiking options.

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                                  Newly Listed Homes near Short Pump, VA — Updated Aug. 27, 2026

                                  Newly Listed Homes near Short Pump, VA — Updated Aug. 27, 2026

                                    A look at the newest homes for sale in Short Pump, VA. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what's new on the market this week.

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                                    Pets at Virginia State Parks: rules, stays and B.A.R.K. Rangers

                                    Pets at Virginia State Parks: rules, stays and B.A.R.K. Rangers

                                      Virginia State Parks welcome pets on leashes, offer pet-friendly trails, cabins and the B.A.R.K. Ranger program, with guidelines to keep visitors and wildlife safe.

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                                      Plan your autumn adventure in Spotsylvania

                                      Plan your autumn adventure in Spotsylvania

                                        Discover fall festivals, corn mazes, trails, craft beverages, sweet treats and lodging options that make Spotsylvania, Virginia a colorful autumn getaway.

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                                        Drop shotting for bass in Virginia waters

                                        Drop shotting for bass in Virginia waters

                                          Learn how to rig and fish a drop shot for bass in Virginia, with tips on tackle, bait choice, and where this finesse technique excels in lakes and rivers.

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                                          Playin' in the Park Independence Day celebration

                                          Playin' in the Park Independence Day celebration

                                            Learn about Orange County, VA’s free Playin’ in the Park Independence celebration at Booster Park on July 2, 2026, including parking, timing, and meeting access.

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                                            Playin' in the Park Independence Day celebration in Orange County

                                            Playin' in the Park Independence Day celebration in Orange County

                                              Learn about Orange County, Virginia's free Playin' in the Park Independence Celebration at Booster Park, including date, time, parking and what to bring.

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                                              Food for thought: Simple ways to reduce food waste

                                              Food for thought: Simple ways to reduce food waste

                                                Learn practical ways to reduce household food waste, store groceries effectively, understand labels, and use your fridge and freezer to keep food fresher longer.

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