What's In a Name? | Hell's Point, Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH You're not likely to read about this creek in the city's tourism marketing pamphlets. Tucked away in the thick marshes surrounding North Bay, a little known stream offers local fishermen a peaceful refuge from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Its name, however, conjures a much different image.

A Step Toward Local Control of Public Schools

In the vast ocean of unfunded, nonsensical state mandates that wash over Virginia localities, one that forbids public schools from opening before Labor Day may seem like small potatoes.

Hanover supervisors oppose public schools opening prior to Labor Day

The Board of Supervisors, citing a negative impact to agriculture, tourism and revenues, unanimously voted Wednesday afternoon to change its legislative agenda to fight any change to the law.

Virginia Wine Tourism to Boom in 2012

Virginia is the "Old Dominion" and the "Mother of Presidents" - a state known for its historic battlefields, rolling hills, and politically-minded Washington commuters. But in the last two decades, the state has grown a reputation for something altogether different: fine wine.

Fort Monroe picked for travel mag cover

Fort Monroe is on one of four covers of the Virginia Tourism Corporation's 2012 Virginia Travel Guide.

Fort Monroe chosen for Virginia guide cover

HAMPTON - Fort Monroe, Virginia and America's newest national monument, has been chosen for the cover of the Virginia Tourism Corporation's 2012 Virginia Travel Guide.

Visit Virginia's Mountain Resorts this Winter

Virginia Tourism Corporation announces new programs and packages for winter fun in Virginia for families. (PRWeb January 03, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/SkiVirginia/WinterFunFamilies/prweb9071503.htm

2012 Virginia Travel Guide Released

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginians and others looking for places to visit and upcoming events in 2012 now have a guide to help them. The Virginia Tourism Office has released the 2012 Virginia Travel

Area gets trio of tourism grants

WILLIAMSBURG — Greater Williamsburg received three of 35 local tourism grants announced this week as part of the Virginia Tourism Corp.’s Marketing Leverage program.

New Virginia Travel Guide Offers Up Love for Vacations

Virginia Tourism Corporation announces the 2012 "Virginia is for Lovers" travel guide, highlighting Virginia's newest attractions and trip ideas for families and friends.Richmond, VA (PRWEB) December 21, 2011 The Virginia Tourism Corporation has just released the 2012 Virginia Travel Guide with new destinations, family favorites, wineries and attractions that put love at the heart of every ...