October’s cover story features Virginia’s World War II heroes. Through candid portraits and provocative stories, experience how these extraordinary men faced the trials of their time. As in every issue, Virginia Living highlights the best of Virginia—from new musicians modeling Virginia’s coolest fall fashions to Virginia’s tech-savviest students in the tech mecca of Blacksburg. Drive back 400 years along historic route 10 and revisit the spirits of world famous Virginia psychics Jeane Dixon and Edgar Cayce. Go deep into the history of the UVA-Tech football rivalry. See how Virginia’s great old hotels are coming back, and taste Mrs. Rowe’s famous Shenandoah Valley pies.
Virginia and Liberia have been inextricably tied for almost 200 years. Blacks from Virginia helped to build and lead the colony that became Liberia. And now, after 20 years of violence, Virginia churches are assisting the African nation’s recovery effort. more »
Aug 23, 2010 by Tricia Pearsall in History
Culinary icon Edna Lewis redefined sophisticated Southern cooking during her long career. Photography by John T. Hill more »
Oct 13, 2009 by Neely Barnwell Dykshorn in Eat in (1 Comments)