Thirteen-year (periodical) Cicada

Brood nineteen of the thirteen year (periodical) cicada can be heard around Virginia and won't be seen or heard until 2024. To track their locations or to just learn more, visit magicicada.org.

Periodical cicadas are found only in eastern North America. There are seven species -- four with 13-year life cycles and three with 17-year cycles. The three 17-year species are generally northern in distribution, while the 13-year species are generally southern and midwestern.

Periodical cicadas

McDonnell, Rigell Claims Rated by PolitifactVirginia

Editor Warren Fiske has this week's fact checking report.

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Anansi the Spider and Hippo, by Warren Johnson

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Evening Gun Fort Sumter
Submarine Torpedo Boat H.L. Hunley

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Director's Cut of "Gods and Generals" Premiere is Friday

As part of the observance of the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership and Warner Home Video will host the premiere of a new version of Director Ron Maxwell's epic film Gods and Generals.

The Battle of Chancellorsville in the film Gods and Generals
Poster for the film Gods and Generals
Director Ron Maxwell