Around 4:00 p.m., Union positions north and west of Gettysburg broke. Federal troops retreated through town to Cemetery Hill and Culp’s Hill, forming a fishhook-shaped line along Cemetery Ridge.

Overuse and climate change are rapidly depleting groundwater throughout the region, but aquifers are not part of the ...

Shelved plans from ’60s for Tennessee Valley Authority project in N.C. unlikely to make comeback. Dam failures, costs and ...

Witness the most stunning landmark and the mighty James River on this incredible road trip adventure in Virginia.

In October, CPP reported that large dams on the Catawba River were unable to prevent flooding during Helene. In order to sustain dam safety and power generation, Duke Energy released massive amounts ...

A new study, recently published in Urban Climate, highlights how extreme heat affects neighborhoods across Virginia, ...

Housing costs here are among the lowest in Virginia, perfect for $1,200 monthly budgets. The nearby Jackson River offers free recreation like fishing and scenic walks. Local grocery stores keep prices ...

Staunton (pronounced STAN-ton) offers historic charm without the high costs of other Virginia towns. The beautiful stone buildings downtown make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Your Social ...

High above the bustle of cities across the country, the fastest birds on the planet are making nests, hatching young and ...

The MMMBT was erected 33 years ago, in April 1992, and cost around $400 million to build. It's named after the USS Monitor ...

Water utilities far down the Ohio River from Chemours’ West Virginia plant are alarmed by ... downstream from the Chemours’ plant, both cities draw drinking water from the Ohio River.

Large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes were threatening states in the Midwest on May 15, and cities ... Virginia all saw flooding. Widespread flood warnings were lifted by May 15, but river ...