I have lived in Virginia all my life and – no offense to any other state – I don’t think I would want to live anywhere else. There are a lot of characteristics about Virginia that just suit my needs, wants, and preferences. I have listed ten of them below. 1. Virginians are not offended ...
The Commonwealth of Virginia’s court structure goes from District Court, at the lowest level, to the Virginia Supreme Court at the highest level. In between are the Circuit Courts, at the second lowest level, and the Court of Appeals at the next level, just below the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has seven (7) justices ...
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles handles the driver’s licensing and testing programs for the state. Individuals interested in obtaining work as a truck driver or other commercial driver (such as school or passenger buses) must generally get a Virginia CDL license. Applicants must first study for and take a written knowledge test. After passing ...
The people are friendly, tourism generates more than $19 billion per year, and Forbes.com says Virginia is one of the nation’s best places to live, work, and relax. Virginia will definitely treat you well, but only if you do the same — especially when driving on Virginia roads. Don’t fret — the Commonwealth of Virginia ...
Since its infancy in the early 1980’s, Virginia’s wine industry has grown tremendously. This is largely due to the efforts of Gabriele Rausse, who has been called the father of viticulture in Virginia. Luckily for me, I moved to Virginia right around the time Mr. Rausse had established some vineyards and wineries. The fledgling industry ...
When 48-year-old Carl and his wife Amanda both decided to retire from the Navy, they opted to live near their last duty station in Norfolk rather than return to their native Michigan. Part of their decision was based on the veteran’s benefits available in Virginia. Eligibility for Benefits According to the guide to veteran’s benefits ...
Born of the strife of the Civil War, West Virginia is a state with more than its share of painful places that should make a good home to specters, ghouls and ghosts. From prisons to insane asylums, scenes of murders to places of terrible accidents, here are four places that you can visit to find ...
Hiking is a great way to get some exercise and fresh air, escape your daily schedule and appreciate new sights, sounds and smells. It’s fun to do with friends of all ages – even your furry ones – or to enjoy some solitude. Although many hikers gravitate towards wilderness areas, some hikers enjoy urban sightseeing ...
Virginia’s state motto is “Virginia is for Lovers”, and it’s no mystery why. Virginia is full of beautiful landscapes and scenery, perfect for cuddling up with that special someone to watch the view. However, Virginia has a little something for everyone, families included. As one of the first colonies and states in the United States, ...
Be sure you never wear underwear that whistles, if you live in West Virginia. That is not the only law in the state that some online deem to be stupid. There are many other laws in the state that some online call stupid. Almost anywhere, there are people ready to tell you that you are ...
