Virginia is for fry lovers, according to a new study. The poll of 5,000 U.S. adults found the average person of the “Old Dominion” self-reported eating at least 21 pounds of spuds, closely followed by three other heavy-hitting states: Alabama, Georgia, and Maryland, all with the average person eating about 20 pounds per year. On … Read more
It’s the great gator getaway! A 6-foot alligator was spotted casually strolling around a Virginia motel in the early morning hours Monday, shocking cops who responded to the runaway reptile in a hilarious video. The scaly beast was seen aimlessly wandering around the exterior of a motel in Fairfax County, just 20 miles outside of … Read more
A West Virginia angler just broke a fish record in the Mountain State. Jerry Porter of Harts, West Virginia, caught a black crappie while fishing at East Lynn Lake in Wayne County. Porter reeled in the 17.7-inch fish that weighed in at 3.6-pounds, according to the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources (WVDNR). The sunfish was caught on a minnow-tipped … Read more
BLACKSBURG, Va. – A highly anticipated Metallica concert at Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium wasn’t just a performance; it was a seismic event. For Hokies, the opening chords of “Enter Sandman” have long been an electrifying and familiar soundtrack to football games, igniting a synchronized surge of jumping and cheering. This beloved tradition reached unprecedented levels … Read more
Americans coast to coast are rushing to obtain REAL IDs, while many motor vehicle bureaus are grappling to accommodate appointments. With the deadline of May 7 approaching, air travelers at domestic airports and people entering some federal buildings must have a REAL ID. Some Americans are considering alternatives if they’re struggling to get DMV appointments to obtain … Read more
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is on a mission to make America healthy again, and he’s tackling the country’s most obese state — and its governor. West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R, and Kennedy held a joint event on Friday to announce a ban on certain food dyes. The governor … Read more
Buzzwords like “glamping,” “eco retreats,” and “biophilic design” dominate today’s travel market — but before green everything was “in,” there were treehouse. From “Swiss Family Robinson”-style passion projects to hippie homes, hand-built treehouses have always sparked a sense of childlike joy. Now, there’s fresh growth in the number of stunning treehouse hotels thanks to big … Read more
Many Americans travel near and far to capture views of fall foliage bursting with autumn colors across the US. Deep reds, bright yellow hues, crisp browns and other natural colors are typically the centerpiece of the leaf-peeping season. But, for those who are colorblind, the thrill of the scenery could be significantly toned down. For … Read more
A Northern Virginia community is being recognized for its tip-top health status. Falls Church, Virginia, has been named America’s healthiest community by U.S. News and World Report. The annual ranking lists the top 500 healthiest communities nationwide using a score of zero to 100 across 10 categories, based on assessments of nearly 3,000 counties and county equivalents. The categories … Read more
A man in Wayne County, West Virginia, caught a state record channel catfish in the pond on his father’s farm in South Charleston using an unexpected rod. John Tyler Rutherford reeled in a 43.51-inch-long, 46.70-pound channel catfish, according to a press release from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR). Rutherford reportedly reeled in the big … Read more
Grace Chang goes the distance — about 500 miles per week, to be exact. It’s the nearly four-hour trek from her home in Arlington, Virginia, to her job in Hell’s Kitchen that the married millennial takes twice weekly at a cost of approximately $1,000 each month. But despite her nightmarish hike, Chang tells The Post … Read more
July 4th is among the patriotic annual US holidays when Americans across the country celebrate the nation’s independence. Patriotism is defined as “the quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one’s country” by the Oxford Dictionary — and this year the day will be celebrated no differently. WalletHub analyzed all 50 states to … Read more
Winner, winner, chicken dinner – literally. A Virginia man recently went to the grocery store to pick up some chicken – and came back half a million dollars richer. Russell Gomes, of South Boston, Virginia, went to the Food Lion grocery store recently to buy chicken, he told the Virginia Lottery’s website. South Boston is … Read more
George Kittle and wife Claire enjoyed a date night Monday at the place where their love story began. The couple took in Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeyes’ second-round victory over West Virginia in the women’s NCAA Tournament in Iowa City, Iowa, where they originally met as freshmen at the University of Iowa. “Happy March madness … Read more
The general public knew better than the selection committee. And everyone suffered. Virginia validated all the criticism levied against the selection committee for its tournament inclusion with its pathetic, embarrassing, humiliating — pretty much any negative adjective applies here — performance in a 67-42 loss to Colorado State in the First Four on Tuesday night. … Read more
A Virginia woman became a millionaire after she recently discovered a weeks-old lottery ticket sitting inside her nightstand. Portsmouth resident Melena Hill purchased a Mega Millions lottery ticket ahead of the Jan. 9 drawing at the Murphy USA gas station in Suffolk, according to a press release from the Virginia Lottery. The winning numbers were 12-15-32-33-53, … Read more
Virginia Madsen claims that being an outspoken woman harmed her career. “I was pretty outspoken as a young person, as I am now,” she told the New York Post in an exclusive interview. “But, you know, I was made to pay for that.” Madsen said that because she refused to toe the party line — … Read more
COCKTAILS WITH GEORGE AND MARTHA: Movies, Marriage and the Making of ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ by Philip Gefter What a document dump! The most delicious parts of “Cocktails With George and Martha,” Philip Gefter’s unapologetically obsessive new book about “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” — the dark ’n’ stormy, oft-revived 1962 Broadway hit by … Read more
An obese cat found wandering the streets in Virginia has found a forever home, the animal shelter that rescued it says. “You KNOW we love a cat with a belly, and lord almighty this one has the best belly in town,” Richmond Animal Care and Control posted on Facebook. The agency named the cat “One … Read more
New York City is reaching an all-time low — literally. New research reveals dramatic concern that the Big Apple, Long Island and many more Atlantic coastal regions face an inevitable risk of sinking under the weight of their buildings at an alarming rate. “It affects you and I and everyone. It may be gradual, but … Read more