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Andrea "Andie" Driffill is a consumer advocate, media strategist, and the founder of The Virginia Consumer, a watchdog platform dedicated to exposing issues affecting Virginia residents and newcomers. With a background in communications and media production, Andie’s work centers on transparency, accountability, and protecting consumer rights. Through The Virginia Consumer, she aggregates critical news, connects citizens with resources, and challenges systemic deregulation, regardless of which political party is in power. Her advocacy stems from firsthand experience navigating Virginia’s broken regulatory systems, particularly in the construction industry. Andie’s work serves as both a call to action and a roadmap for reform, equipping Virginians with the knowledge to fight back against corporate overreach and government neglect. As Executive Producer and co-host of "The Rabbit Whole Podcast", Andie explores her family's story as well as concepts like ethics, government, culture, and the lingering impact of the regulatory failures, government inaction, and corporate influence over public policy that harms the American consumer.
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Virginia heroes honored at Valor Awards ceremony in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Sixteen first responders were honored Tuesday at the 34th annual Valor Awards in Richmond for…

After heated hearing, trial date set in Richmond FOIA whistleblower case

After a contentious hearing in Connie Clay’s wrongful termination lawsuit against the city, a judge on Friday set…

Quantitative Foundation Gives $20M To House Data Science, Entrepreneurial Initiatives

University of Virginia President Jim Ryan announced a $20 million commitment from the Charlottesville-based Quantitative Foundation on Thursday.…

Virginia lawmakers advance legislation that would give state more powers to hold nursing homes accountable

RICHMOND, Va. — A proposed change in the law that would give the state more powers to hold…

Nursing Dwelling Staffing Shortages Key Focus for Virginia Senior Advocates

RICHMOND — What is the quality of Virginia’s nursing homes? If you ask one advocate, he says “bad.”…

Company stopped sending veterans to those nursing properties amid ‘care issues’

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va — The federal agency that provides healthcare services to veterans stopped sending its patients to…

Vacation heroes rappel down Virginia kids’s hospital to unfold cheer to younger sufferers

Santa Claus, Olaf, Anna, and Elsa dropped in on the young patients at Inova Children’s Hospital on Friday—literally!

Vacation heroes rappel down Virginia youngsters’s hospital to shock younger sufferers at home windows

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Santa Claus, Olaf, Anna, and Elsa dropped in on the young patients at Inova…

Epilepsy Heroes Day

Governor Glenn Youngkin, 74th Governor of Virginia

Tomah VA inducts 107-year outdated Veteran into its Corridor of Heroes

Veteran Reynolds Tomter, an inductee in the Hall of Heroes, served in the Merchant Marines in WWII.

Scott Sheriff’s Workplace Honors Two Native Heroes

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office recognized two local heroes who helped a family escape from a burning vehicle…

How the VA’s neighborhood care community is failing our heroes | Columns

For many veterans, the fight for quality medical care rivals the challenges they faced while serving our nation…

Virginia Is a Mannequin for Decreasing Housing Prices

Inflation was likely the most important issue in the November presidential election. Voters seemed particularly concerned about punishing…

American Purple Cross of Southwest Virginia to carry twenty first Annual Celebration of Heroes

The American Red Cross Southwest Virginia is now accepting nominations for their 21st Annual Celebration of Heroes event!The…