Lawmakers from North Carolina and Pennsylvania are considering changing their official state song. Why it matters: It got us thinking about changing Virginia's, too. Catch up quick: We technically ...

Trump Endorsement Shakes Up Senate Runoff – President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton in the final stretch of the high‑profile Senate runoff against Senator John ...

Judging from The Roanoke Times’ readers, the issue of a Virginia state song is still raging. Few agree with me, however, that the Rolling Stones “Sweet Virginia” is the best possible choice. My column ...

VIRGINIA BEACH — Driving east to Virginia Beach. That’s where country music artist Celeste Kellogg finds her peace. Last week, the City Council adopted Kellogg’s melody “Driving East” as the city’s ...

Earlier this month, Virginia’s General Assembly finally, and unanimously, shelved the state song emeritus, “Carry Me Back to Old Virginia,” stripping away any remaining courtesy directed to a source ...