Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1862, Congress passed an act to admit West Virginia as the newest state of the United States, on the condition that it would make certain changes to its draft constitution. West Virginia joined the Union as the 35th state in June of 1863.

Readers were evenly divided on the question of whether they could go back to using a flip phone.

"My smartphone has become a pain because it needs constant charging, upgrading, and then I have to figure out what the upgrade did to my phone," one reader wrote.

Another disagreed. "If I gave up my phone, I would be forced to listen to the biased news on TV and not read your honest written news!"

The Virginia Flyover is honored that 125,000 of you start your day with us. Thank you, and we look forward to continuing to serve you in 2026!

Today is the final day of 2025 to invest in The Flyover and help shape how we enter 2026. Our current investment round is closing next month and bonus shares are expiring—see the Own The Flyover section below for more info. Invest in The Flyover →

Later today: You will find a quick sponsor message in your inbox from FinanceBuzz on a cash-back card that could pay off if you shop on Amazon or at Whole Foods.

We're sponsored today by Synaptigen. Check them out in today's edition.

Take The Flyover with you. Busy day? Listen to our daily 15-minute podcast while commuting, cooking, or walking the dog—your Flyover fix, anywhere.

How We Finish This Year Will Define the Next One

Today is the final day of 2025.

And how we finish this year will dictate how we start the next.

For decades, legacy media decided what Americans read, watched, and believed. They chased clicks. They elevated celebrity "journalists." They blurred the line between reporting and opinion to push a political agenda—and then wondered why trust collapsed.

2025 was the year readers began choosing something different.

The Flyover's growth didn't explode because of outrage or agenda.
It grew because millions of Americans are hungry for:

Facts over spin
Reporting over opinion
Common sense over political agendas

As we head into 2026, we're sending a clear message:

The Flyover is going to be the No. 1 source of unbiased, fact-first, common-sense news in America.

And the reason won't be corporations.
It won't be political donors.
It will be reader-owners.

Own The Flyover. Invest today.

Today Is the Day to Act

Our current investment round is closing next month.
Bonus shares are expiring.
And today is the final day of 2025 to invest and help shape how we enter 2026.

If you've been on the sidelines—thinking about it, meaning to act, waiting for the right time—there is no clearer signal than this moment.

Because the future of news won't change by accident.
It will change because our readers decided to build something better.

Help Us Send a Message

A message to legacy media that Americans are done being lectured to.
A message that facts still matter.
A message that trust can be rebuilt—if readers own the newsroom.

As we turn the page to 2026, we're asking you to join us—not just as a reader, but as an owner.

Help us finish 2025 strong.
Help us start 2026 even stronger.

Own The Flyover. Invest today.

DOJ Sues Virginia

The Department of Justice sued Virginia over a state law that allows any student who has attended high school in the Commonwealth for at least two years and graduated—regardless of immigration status—to qualify for in-state tuition at public universities.

The suit alleges that the provision favors illegal immigrants over American citizens from other states.

"This is not only wrong but illegal," the complaint, which was filed in federal court on Monday, said. "The challenged act's discriminatory treatment in favor of illegal aliens over citizens is squarely prohibited and preempted by federal law."

Meanwhile, a report from the Association of International Educators warned that Virginia could lose as much as $23 million in revenue due to federal policies that make it more difficult for foreign students to study in the U.S.

The Commonwealth generated over $890 million from hosting more than 23,000 international students during the last academic year.

Bells of Fincastle Welcome 2026

At exactly 15 minutes before midnight, the bells of Fincastle will begin to peal as the town rings in the New Year the same way it has for more than 150 years.

First, the courthouse bell will ring once, followed by a single ring from churches around town, one after another, until it returns to the courthouse, and the circuit repeats until midnight.

Nobody is certain when the tradition began, but it has been passed down from one generation to the next and has survived changes to the courthouse and the churches involved.

Once the ringing dies down, Virginia State Parks will welcome visitors for a First Day Hike tomorrow. Parking will be free at all locations.

Other January 1 activities include Richmond's 18th annual Cone Parade at noon, and Oyster Fest in Fairfax beginning at 2 p.m.

Flying together with our sponsor

Specialists at the Pacific Brain Health Center were left in complete awe after they discovered that…

Sleeping in this position makes you 3x more likely to develop memory loss.

They were shocked to see that something so common can cause IRREVERSIBLE damage to the brain.

Don't go to sleep until you see this shocking leaked video.

➤ Virginia Beach: The Department of Veterans Affairs signed a lease to open a new medical complex on the south side of Hampton Roads. In addition to delivering care, the facility could create up to 600 permanent federal jobs. (Details)

➤ Central Virginia: Thousands of customers lost power during Monday's windstorm, which brought gusts of up to 60 miles per hour. (More)

➤ Richmond: Companies invested more than $156 billion in Virginia over the last four years. That's more than the amount generated by the previous six gubernatorial administrations combined, according to outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin's office. (Details)

➤ Washington, D.C.: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services awarded the Commonwealth $189 million through the Rural Health Transformation Fund to support the VA Rural Vitality plan. That's far less than the $1 billion that state leaders had applied for. (More)

➤ Blacksburg: UVA visits Virginia Tech today as both teams open ACC men's basketball conference play. (More)

Flying together with our sponsor

➤ Sticking with the same home insurance could cost you. Home insurance costs are rising fast, up nearly 40% nationwide in just the past few years. With premiums changing constantly, sticking with the same provider could mean overpaying by hundreds of dollars. Shopping around and comparing multiple insurers can help lock in better rates without losing the protection your home needs. Check out Money’s home insurance tool to shop around and see if you can save. COMPARE COVERAGE

Like The Virginia Flyover? Share it with a friend! ✈️

Flying together with our sponsor

Doctors might shake their heads in disbelief, but numbers do not lie…

More than 253,596 people have tried this simple and cheap homemade liquid that improved their brain function and boosted their memory.

Brain doctors cannot believe this dirt-cheap method is better than anything else.

But scientists at the University of Utah confirmed this homemade liquid can quickly reverse memory damage, forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, and confusion.

Read all about this revolutionary solution here:

3-Ingredient Homemade Liquid Can Quickly Improve Alzheimer's

Will you go on a First Day Hike tomorrow?

Tuesday's Results:

Will you stay up until midnight on New Year's Eve?

No: 36%
Yes: 32%
We'll see: 32%

What year was Fincastle added to the National Register of Historic Places?

Show me the answer

*Own The Flyover Disclaimer
Equity crowdfunding investments in private placements, and start-up investments in particular, are speculative and involve a high degree of risk and those investors who cannot afford to lose their entire investment should not invest in start-ups. Companies seeking startup investment through equity crowdfunding tend to be in earlier stages of development and their business model, products and services may not yet be fully developed, operational or tested in the public marketplace. There is no guarantee that the stated valuation and other terms are accurate or in agreement with the market or industry valuations. Further, investors may receive illiquid and/or restricted stock that may be subject to holding period requirements and/or liquidity concerns.DealMaker Securities LLC, a registered broker-dealer, and member of FINRA | SIPC, located at 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive, Suite 950, Birmingham, AL 35242, is the Intermediary for this offering and is not an affiliate of or connected with the Issuer. Please check our background on FINRA's BrokerCheck. DealMaker Securities LLC does not make investment recommendations. DealMaker Securities LLC is NOT placing or selling these securities on behalf of the Issuer. DealMaker Securities LLC is NOT soliciting this investment or making any recommendations by collecting, reviewing, and processing an Investor's documentation for this investment. DealMaker Securities LLC conducts Anti-Money Laundering, Identity and Bad Actor Disqualification reviews of the Issuer, and confirms they are a registered business in good standing. DealMaker Securities LLC is NOT vetting or approving the information provided by the Issuer or the Issuer itself. Contact information is provided for Investors to make inquiries and requests to DealMaker Securities LLC regarding Regulation CF in general, or the status of such investor's submitted documentation, specifically. DealMaker Securities LLC may direct Investors to specific sections of the Offering Circular to locate information or answers to their inquiry but does not opine or provide guidance on issuer related matter.

Unsubscribe

The Virginia Flyover
10408 Courthouse Rd
Unit #508
Spotsylvania, VA 22553