Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state's nickname.

Former state Rep. Shannon Bird ranked as the most effective state lawmaker in the 2023-24 term, a new report finds. Why it ...

“The vet was so gracious to come to our house to let us say goodbye to him at home,” said RunAbout Sports Roanoke co-owner Ally Bowersock. Rocco was a Brittany spaniel with a pinkish-beige nose and a ...

GHENT, WV (WVNS) — A bill currently moving through the West Virginia state legislature aims to disallow seniors from hunting during the special youth deer season. House Bill 41-76 wants to take out ...

Pennsylvania's wildlife faced decline after European settlement, but conservation efforts have brought many species back.

Looking for magical places in Virginia that feel like storybooks? These 9 wonderful spots offer amazing beauty and ...

When the trees form a cathedral and suddenly your commute feels like a pilgrimage. Photo credit: jehenson81 Let’s talk about free therapy for a moment, shall we? You know what’s wild about living in ...

And so we have an answer, of sorts, to all the questions about the dead Canada geese found in Verona Park lake since late February. The deaths are presumed to be highly pathogenic avian influenza ...

Malik Thomas scored 16 points, Thijs De Ridder added 15 points and No. 10 Virginia defeated N.C. State for the third time ...

The Virginia Cavaliers come from a long line of NCAA Tournament history. Let's take a look at the years leading up to now.

Native to Asia, the tiny brown-colored bird with orange sides and a short, high-pitched whistle has been spotted east of the Rockies only once before.

Isaiah Evans scored 20 points, Cameron Boozer made two free throws with 3.9 seconds to seal the game and No. 1 Duke defeated ...