Charles City News

After working at the University of Richmond for 20 years, English professor Daryl Dance is retiring this spring, but be careful when mentioning the word retirement around her.

President John Tyler's grandson Harrison Tyler, 84, says he's not impressed with the state of politics today and particularly thinks Newt Gingrich is a "big jerk" for his three marriages.

But the fact that progressive farmer David Hula of Charles City, Va., achieved such an outstanding yield response in a season marked by excessive moisture followed by drought-like conditions and the impending threat of hurricane Irene is nothing short of amazing.

Virginia has produced some of the culture's biggest and most iconic artists and personalities like Timabland, Tha Clipse, Missy Elliott, and Pharrell Williams.