This Day in Virginia History: Nat Turner’s Rebellion
On August 21, 1831, Nat Turner and a group of other slaves rebelled against their slave owners and killed nearly 60 people while freeing fellow slaves in Southampton County, Virginia.
Port of Virginia Container Volume Booming In March
After two months of flat numbers, the Port of Virginia's volume was booming in the month of March as container volume reached near-record numbers.
This Day in Virginia History: 1831 Observations on Solar Phenomena
On August 20, 1831, Benjamin Hallowell composed a letter to be published later by the Alexandrian Gazette on his observances of solar phenomena.
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Trump Holds On Russian Sanctions Announced By UN Ambassador Haley
After UN Ambassador Nikki Haley announced new sanctions on Russia after the alleged chemical attack in Syria by Assad, President Trump is holding off.
This Day in Virginia History: Nativism in 1852
On August 16, 1852, an article defending future president Franklin Pierce against charges of anti-Catholic sentiment ran in the Lynchburg Daily Virginian.
Is Trump’s Nomination For Nobel Peace Prize Too Soon?
Although President Donald Trump has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his work getting North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un to the table in Singapore, in actuality, the road to peace is far, far away.
This Day in Virginia History: Irish Pirates Banished to Virginia?
On August 22, 1609, Sir Richard Moryson appealed to Robert Cecil, Earl of Salisbury, to sentence Irish Pirates to Virginia as punishment for their crimes.
Supreme Court Rules Strikes Down Warrantless Phone Location Gathering
Supreme Court rules that cellphone location data is protected under the Fourth Amendment. Law enforcement officers now need a warrant to gather.
This Day in Virginia History: Black Market Corn
On September 4, 1623 Governor Francis Wyatt issued a proclamation prohibiting private trade with Indians in Virginia.
Watch Out Virginians, Aggressive Tick Clones Are On The Lose
As the summer months are upon us, Virginians should watch out for a new invasive type of tick that is aggressive and can actually clone itself.
