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Aila Boyd

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As seen in: The Dogwood, HuffPost, Broadly, VICE, Flipboard, Autostraddle, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Roanoke Times, The Washington Blade, The Philadelphia Gay News, Martinsville Bulletin and
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I'm the managing editor of "Mountain Media News" and the editor of "The Fincastle Herald" and "The Vinton Messenger." I previously taught on both the secondary and post-secondary levels. I also worked as a reporter at newspapers in Virginia and North Carolina. I have an undergraduate degree in theatre and media students from Radford University and a terminal degree in writing from Lindenwood University.

Aila Boyd’s Journalist Portfolio

Why I Wanted to Move to Iceland as a Teenager

Why I Wanted to Move to Iceland as a Teenager

Most teenagers have probably never given Iceland much of a thought. In fact, most teenagers probably can't ev…

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Economic Recovery Riding on Ryder

Economic Recovery Riding on Ryder

There's no denying that the past year has been difficult for local businesses. Many business leaders are star…

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Valley Business FRONT, Issue 143, August 2020

Valley Business FRONT, Issue 143, August 2020

Welcome to Issue 143 of Valley Business FRONT for August 2020

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Why We Vote: Roanoke Residents Offer Thoughts As Early Voting Ends

Why We Vote: Roanoke Residents Offer Thoughts As Early Voting Ends

ROANOKE ─ Temperatures in Roanoke reached 90 degrees on Saturday, but that didn't stop motivated voters from …

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Articles

What $1,797 rent gets you in Virginia—plus helpful resources for renters

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By Aila Boyd
| The Dogwood
With mortgage rates still high and housing inventory below pre-COVID-19 levels, many Virginians might prefer to rent. It certainly comes with its own set of benefits, including a lack of long-term commitment and the ability to call the landlord when something breaks. However, rent in Virginia isn’t as cheap as one might expect. For $1,797, you’ll likely find a modest one-bedroom apartment. Here’s how much your rental dollars will get you in Virginia right now.
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8 Virginia stereotypes that are actually pretty accurate

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By Aila Boyd
| The Dogwood
Virginia is a diverse state with all sorts of unique and surprising attributes. However, there are certain stereotypes about the commonwealth that are actually pretty accurate. From an embrace of history to a taste for Brunswick stew, here are eight Virginia stereotypes that continue to ring true. The LOVEwork sign in Chincoteague is representative of the Virginia is For Lovers campaign. (Virginia Tourism Corporation) Virginia is for Lovers is a stereotype that certainly rings true.
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Virginians can celebrate Pride all month long with these 17 events

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By Aila Boyd
| The Dogwood
Pride Month is an opportunity for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies to come together to increase awareness and (most importantly) celebrate. Although the image of a boisterous downtown parade may come to mind when one thinks of Pride, there are plenty of other ways to celebrate this June in Virginia. Here are 17 that Virginians should consider attending.
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Awards

2nd Place for Feature Series or Continuing Story by the Virginia Press Association

2015

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