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Two November bird outings offer different ways into Virginia’s outdoors
A paved evening owl walk at Lake Anna and a free morning walk in Big Stone Gap make a useful contrast for autumn plans.
Nov 2, 2026THE FRONT PAGENews. Perspective. A sense of place.
Virginia State Capitol, December 23, 2025. Photo: xiquinhosilva / CC BY 4.0; cropped and resized.
Politics & Government / Statewide
Virginia shifts to Election Day voting after early-voting period closes
Polls open November 3 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; ballots include federal races and locality-specific contests.
Business & Innovation
Southern Virginia manufacturing initiative lands $24.8 million federal grant
The regional AM² partnership plans shared technology testing and a career network reaching from schools to adult training.
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Entrepreneurship, opportunity and the practical work of building a business.
Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity ↗ACROSS VIRGINIA
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Things to Do
Two Up Wine Down returns to Charlottesville November 7
The fifth festival pairs Virginia wine tastings with music and food at Jefferson School City Center.
Nov 2, 2026
Travel & Lifestyle
Shenandoah camping season narrows as two campgrounds close
Lewis Mountain and Big Meadows remain on later November schedules; early-2027 reservations are temporarily unavailable.
Nov 2, 2026
Living
Health district reports rabid raccoon in Settlers Mill neighborhood
Officials ask residents to report possible contact with the animal found on Mill Stream Way.
Nov 2, 2026
Your Community
Page SPCA sets November 7 rabies clinic in Stanley
The two-hour clinic at the county shelter will accept cash payments of $10 per vaccine.
Nov 2, 2026Politics & Government
Virginia shifts to Election Day voting after early-voting period closes
Polls open November 3 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; ballots include federal races and locality-specific contests.
Nov 2, 2026Business features
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Business & Innovation · Sponsored
At a Luray veterinary clinic, a custom ramp leads to Scampi’s desk
Two resident cats have become familiar figures at the privately owned Page County practice that began in 1991.
Nov 3, 2026
Business & Innovation · Sponsored
A submariner’s path to financial planning in Virginia Beach
At Bay Capital Advisors, Joe Sallee brings a career that spans the Navy, a practice serving military families and volunteer financial review in Hampton Roads.
Nov 3, 2026
Business & Innovation · Sponsored
The Bedford Columns carried several lives before its first wedding season
A former school and senior community on East Main Street opened as an event venue in 2012.
Nov 3, 2026CLOSER TO HOME
Your corner of Virginia.
THE WEEKEND EDITION
Take the long way home.
Mountains, small towns, open water. Make a little room for discovery.
Shenandoah camping season narrows as two campgrounds close
Plan your escape ↗Weekend getaways ↗Small towns ↗Hiking & outdoors ↗Food & drink ↗Boating & waterfront ↗Arts & experiences ↗
LIFE ALONG THE SHORE
Explore travel & lifestyle →Virginia by water
Assateague Island · NPSBoating & waterfront
Find a different perspective from the water.
Explore the bayside of Assateague and check the park’s official visitor information before planning your outing.
Official park information →THE CULTURE CALENDAR
Things to do →Make a night of it.
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Northern Virginia
02Wolf Trap
Live music & performance
Visit the official calendar ↗Richmond
03Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Art & exhibitions
Visit the official calendar ↗Southwest Virginia
The Crooked Road
Virginia’s musical heritage
Visit the official calendar ↗Official venue links. Confirm dates, availability and admission with the organizer.
On the calendar
Browse events →Find your next evening out
Go straight to the venue calendars above for current performances and exhibitions.
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Night work on Route 460 and Riner widening affect Montgomery County drivers
VDOT lists overnight ramp restrictions this week and a longer Route 8 project adding a turn lane and sidewalks.
Nov 2, 2026Business & Innovation →
Southern Virginia manufacturing initiative lands $24.8 million federal grant
The regional AM² partnership plans shared technology testing and a career network reaching from schools to adult training.
Nov 2, 2026Politics & Government →
Virginia shifts to Election Day voting after early-voting period closes
Polls open November 3 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; ballots include federal races and locality-specific contests.
Nov 2, 2026Your Community →
Page SPCA sets November 7 rabies clinic in Stanley
The two-hour clinic at the county shelter will accept cash payments of $10 per vaccine.
Nov 2, 2026Living →
Health district reports rabid raccoon in Settlers Mill neighborhood
Officials ask residents to report possible contact with the animal found on Mill Stream Way.
Nov 2, 2026Travel & Lifestyle →
Shenandoah camping season narrows as two campgrounds close
Lewis Mountain and Big Meadows remain on later November schedules; early-2027 reservations are temporarily unavailable.
Nov 2, 2026Music, Arts & Entertainment →
Virginia Film Festival names audience winners after Charlottesville run
Organizers report 26,613 attendances across a five-day program and name four audience-award recipients.
Nov 2, 2026Things to Do →
Two Up Wine Down returns to Charlottesville November 7
The fifth festival pairs Virginia wine tastings with music and food at Jefferson School City Center.
Nov 2, 2026Best of →
Two November bird outings offer different ways into Virginia’s outdoors
A paved evening owl walk at Lake Anna and a free morning walk in Big Stone Gap make a useful contrast for autumn plans.
Nov 2, 2026Sports →
Virginia enters open week with two wins needed from final three games
After a 51–7 loss at Wake Forest, the Cavaliers return home November 14 to face Cal.
Nov 2, 2026