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From Flame to Filament

From Flame to Filament

From candles carefully balanced among evergreen branches to LEDs requiring only a fraction of the electricity of their incandescent predecessors, the technology behind the Christmas tree has evolved dramatically.

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What the Nose Knows

What the Nose Knows

There are many scents that can take me back to a moment or place and stir pleasant memories.

Eye on the Mark

Eye on the Mark

In partnership with the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation, DWR will welcome youth and adult archery competitors to an annual event on Jan. 9, 2027.

Oh, Watt Fun!

Oh, Watt Fun!

Electric cooperatives light up holiday parades!

A Pine With a Past

A Pine With a Past

During the lead-up to war with Britain, several state and naval flags included an image of an Eastern white pine tree.

Eighty Years at a Glance: 1946-2026

Eighty Years at a Glance: 1946-2026

October 2026 FOR THE LOVE OF FIRSTS October 1946: First issue of Rural Virginia with a circulation of about 20,000 August 1950: Reports on Virginia’s first family to receive telephone service through the REA rural telephone program 1955: First appearance of Willie...

Dog-Show Days

Dog-Show Days

The excitement surrounding the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is visceral for two rural Virginia residents who played important roles in the 2026 show.

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