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Business & Innovation / Hampton Roads and New River Valley
Three businesses receive recognition as Virginia expands support for paid student work experiences.
Politics & Government
Reimbursable grants of up to $250,000 target seafood infrastructure and a Chesapeake Bay challenge.
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Entrepreneurship, opportunity and the practical work of building a business.
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Galax Family Dental’s introduction to Dr. Byron C. Palmer follows his education from Utah Valley University to a dental degree at Indiana University and a residency at the University of Utah Hospital.
Oct 4, 2026
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Artisan Enterprise LLC identifies Martinsville as its base for roofing and exterior work across Henry County and surrounding communities. Its public service pages include roof replacement, repairs, inspections and gutter services.
Oct 4, 2026
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An octagonal brick oyster house is the centerpiece of the event offering at Historic Eyreville. The property’s own account dates the building to the early 1940s, when it was constructed specifically for roasting oysters.
Oct 4, 2026
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Strategic Heating & Air dates its South Boston beginnings to 2009 and describes itself as locally and family owned. Its service offering reaches across heating and cooling, plumbing and electrical work.
Oct 4, 2026
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Coleman’s Landscaping describes its work in three stages: design, build and maintain. The Wytheville business offers both new landscape projects and the recurring care that follows installation.
Oct 4, 2026
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Joss Brown Wealth Advisors frames its work around purpose and generosity as well as financial planning. In its published vision, the firm describes helping clients connect resources with the people and causes that matter to them.
Oct 4, 2026Mountains, small towns, open water. Make a little room for discovery.
Assateague Island · NPSBoating & waterfront
Rentals, guided outings and club memberships solve different problems. Start with the kind of day you actually want.
Read the guide →Live music & performance
Visit the official calendar ↗Art & exhibitions
Visit the official calendar ↗Virginia’s musical heritage
Visit the official calendar ↗Official venue links. Confirm dates, availability and admission with the organizer.
Go straight to the venue calendars above for current performances and exhibitions.
Explore the event desk →Good tables. Great stages. Memorable stays.
A home for the places that make our state.
Farm to School Month connects a simple autumn snack with the people who grow Virginia food.
Oct 3, 2026VDOT reports signal changes across Frederick, Warren and Rockbridge, with estimated savings in travel time and fuel.
Oct 2, 2026Repaving will shut the Hampton-bound tunnels from October 2 at 9 p.m. until October 5 at 5 a.m.
Oct 1, 2026Galax Family Dental’s introduction to Dr. Byron C. Palmer follows his education from Utah Valley University to a dental degree at Indiana University and a residency at the University of Utah Hospital.
Oct 4, 2026Artisan Enterprise LLC identifies Martinsville as its base for roofing and exterior work across Henry County and surrounding communities. Its public service pages include roof replacement, repairs, inspections and gutter services.
Oct 4, 2026An octagonal brick oyster house is the centerpiece of the event offering at Historic Eyreville. The property’s own account dates the building to the early 1940s, when it was constructed specifically for roasting oysters.
Oct 4, 2026Reimbursable grants of up to $250,000 target seafood infrastructure and a Chesapeake Bay challenge.
Oct 3, 2026The October 1 roadmap puts affordability, reliable power and local benefits at the center of the next policy debate.
Oct 2, 2026An October 15 open house will cover construction on the corridor and the Pleasant Valley Road bridge.
Oct 1, 2026Drivers should watch posted signs as work continues from evening to morning through mid-November.
Oct 3, 2026A four-hour gathering at Human Services connects residents with city services, employment resources and family support.
Oct 2, 2026The October 22–25 sale supports library programs; shoppers should check garage access before arriving.
Oct 1, 2026Monthly testing and checking an alarm’s age are simple steps Virginia households can put on the calendar.
Oct 3, 2026Virginia Energy Connect helps homeowners and renters find programs and local guidance before choosing a project.
Oct 2, 2026The city office is handling real-estate payments during the temporary closure.
Oct 1, 2026October ranger walks offer an easy starting point for an Eastern Shore outing, with a stair-free route available on request.
Oct 3, 2026The Surry County park offers waterfront walks, but construction changes access October 5–8.
Oct 2, 2026Boating, easy trails and lake views make a flexible outing—but rental hours change with the season.
Oct 1, 2026More than 160 artists and a family art park bring an October 9–11 cultural weekend to the Oceanfront.
Oct 3, 2026Stokley and Plunky & Oneness headline a free October 3–4 celebration of Richmond culture.
Oct 2, 2026The October 8–11 festival includes Blue Highway, Rhonda Vincent and a downtown Thursday stage.
Oct 1, 2026Russell Memorial Library hosts hands-on exhibits, specimens and pollinator seed giveaways October 10.
Oct 3, 2026The October 3 festival offers three stages, children’s activities and a free shuttle through the day.
Oct 2, 2026The October 2–4 event offers three days of exploring western Loudoun’s historic village.
Oct 1, 2026A Winchester festival, a Nelson County orchard and an Ararat call-ahead option offer different ways into Virginia’s apple season.
Oct 3, 2026An Abingdon stage, a Waynesboro landmark and Charlottesville’s Paramount offer different starting points for a cultural trip.
Oct 2, 2026Choose a free arboretum visit in Boyce or Harrisonburg, or a measured woodland walk near Charlottesville.
Oct 1, 2026A late field-goal attempt misses as Tech falls to 4–1 before next week’s trip to California.
Oct 3, 2026The unbeaten Hokies return to Lane Stadium for a 7 p.m. game, with weekday parking changes beginning at noon.
Oct 2, 2026The October 2 conference matchup starts at 5 p.m. in Farmville, with a stream available on ESPN+.
Oct 1, 2026