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Archaeologists in Virginia unearth colonial-era garden with clues about its enslaved gardeners
Archaeologists in Virginia are uncovering an ornamental garden from the 1700s where a wealthy politician and enslaved gardeners grew exotic plants from around the world. Such plots of land served as status symbols. They were the 18th-century equivalent of buying a Lamborghini. The garden in Williamsburg belonged to tobacco grower John Custis IV, who also served in the colonial legislature. His garden has long intrigued historians. But the dig also focuses on learning more about the enslaved gardeners. The excavation is being conducted by Colonial Williamsburg. It's a living history museum that now owns the property in the former colonial capital.
Swimming Advisory lifted for the Rapidan River
Effective immediately, the Rappahannock Rapidan Health District is lifting the swimming advisory for the Rapidan River from the boat launch at Route 3 to the boat launch at Route 610 until further notice. This advisory was issued out of an abundance of caution in response to the Do Not Use...
Ex-Norfolk bank teller pleads guilty to stealing $119,000 from elderly customer
NORFOLK, Va. — A former Norfolk bank teller pleaded guilty to stealing over $100,000 from an elderly customer, the Office of the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney announced. Prosecutors said 30-year-old Imani Adams was convicted on four counts of felony forgery and four counts of felony embezzlement. Between late 2018 and early 2019, Adams forged the 85-year-old victim's name on withdrawal slips and withdrew cash from the victim's account 16 times, stealing a total of $119,000.
Man sentenced for attacking Norfolk police officer, ABC thefts
NORFOLK, Va. — A man has been sentenced to over four years in prison for trying to strangle a Norfolk police officer and for stealing from multiple Virginia ABC liquor stores. Back in March, police say 42-year-old Promise Williams stole multiple bottles of liquor from the ABC on Colley...
Johnny DeCandido Plots Return To The Air In Virginia Beach
Max Media of Hampton Roads is welcoming back Johnny “Johnny D” DeCandido to Fox Sports 1310 (WGH-AM) with The Morning Drive with Johnny D. DeCandido began his career in Hampton Roads in the mid-90s on what was then The Score 1310. He later expanded his career from Las...
NC State women’s soccer erupts for 5-0 win, vanquishes VCU on the road
Before NC State women’s soccer’s game at VCU, the Wolfpack had been outscored 9-1 over its last five games, three of which were included in its bleak, winless start to the 2024 season. But in its fourth match of the season, desperately needing a victory on the road,...
The heat is picking back up
Warmer temperatures and high humidity return for mid-week.
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