Timeline: Our 'Virginia from above' series
Every week, Times-Dispatch visual journalists take you to a unique location in our "Virginia from above" series.
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2022
Dec 03
The Virginia War Memorial Carillon at William Byrd Park is seen at sunset in Richmond.
Nov 26
Every week, Richmond Times-Dispatch visual journalists take you to a unique location in our "Virginia from above" series.
Nov 19
Every week, Richmond Times-Dispatch visual journalists take you to a unique location in our "Virginia from above" series.
Oct 22
Last week, as I traveled home to Roanoke, I wanted to see how the seasons were changing.
Oct 16
For last Sunday’s feature, I went to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and experienced some technical difficulties with my drone.
Oct 01
Over the past 27 years, Pumpkinville in Toano has been a popular place for families and friends seeking a picturesque destination for activities during the extended Halloween season.
Sep 26
The 2022 State Fair of Virginia was illuminated by a Ferris wheel, thrill rides and lights from food vendors at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County during its first day on Friday.
Sep 17
The James River Railway Bridge, also known as the CSX A-Line bridge, is one of many picturesque places in Richmond that span the James.
Sep 10
Last week, I spent some time on a farm with Lynwood Broaddus, his son, Bates, and his brother, John.
Aug 26
Sailors, shown in a drone photo, rested aboard their boats at sunset on Tuesday near New Point Comfort Natural Area Preserve in Mathews County.
Aug 20
Leslie Luck, shown in a drone photo taken Tuesday, is director of operations for the Historic Polegreen Church Foundation. “Historic Polegreen Church is known as the cradle of religious freedom,” Luck said of the Hanover County site. Samuel Davies, who inspired a young Patrick Henry, was Virginia’s first licensed non-Anglican minister there from 1748 to 1759. The original church structure was burned down during the Civil War, and the current white steel beam structure, designed by Carlton Abbott, was erected at the site. Other than the historical importance and symbolism for religious freedom, Historic Polegreen Church is a popular wedding venue and was made even more popular since guitarist Jason Mraz, a Mechanicsville native, was married here in 2015.
Aug 15
Visitors took in the views of the valley, about 1,000 feet below, and the mountains beyond at a scenic spot on Rockfish Gap Turnpike near Afton on July 31.
Jul 31
There are many beautiful spots in the Hampton Roads area for photographers, such as beaches, rivers and state and national parks. But there are not many places available for drone photography because of the many restricted airspaces due to military bases, airports, and state and national parks.
Jul 24
The Times-Dispatch covered Alvis Farms a few years ago when the Goochland County farm started the Sunflower Festival.
2023
Jan 14
Every week, Richmond Times-Dispatch visual journalists take you to a unique location in our "Virginia from above" series.
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Citing his history of inflammatory racial remarks, House Minority Leader Don Scott Jr. called the former Maine governor an "unabashed racist."
State Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, said she is concerned that the Attorney General's Office is tapping into the funding without going through an application process.
Missy was home. And, her hometown came out to celebrate her. Portsmouth native and hip-hop star Missy Elliott returned to her alma mater, Manor High School, Monday afternoon for the dedication ceremony of “Missy Elliott Boulevard.”
