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Local Drag Performers Crowned with ‘Virginia Pride’ Titles
Virginia is home to new drag royalty following the Virginia Pride Pageant on Sunday. Judges named local drag artists Celestia Cox as Miss Virginia Pride, Keante Armon Black as Mr. Virginia Pride and Javon Love as Mx. Virginia Pride in front of a packed crowd at Godfrey’s in downtown Richmond.
Registation opens for Senior Olympics
Online registration opened July 1 for the 2024 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics. There are 83 events during 15 days of competitions, Sept. 14-29. Events include sports, such as power walking, swimming, and pickleball, and also non-athletic events, such as Scrabble and jigsaw puzzles. Participants must be 50 years of age...
‘Real Virginia’ set to return to Lunenburg County
Coming this fall, Lunenburg County will get a spotlight, thanks to the Virginia Farm Bureau. The Farm Bureau’s program Real Virginia will arrive in Lunenburg, as part of its County Close-Up program. Each month, the feature focuses on a different Virginia county and provides an in-depth look at the area from an agricultural perspective. Elijah […] The post ‘Real Virginia’ set to return to Lunenburg County appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Radio Legend Kat Simons Dies
RICHMOND — Kat Simons, whose silky and calming voice provided cheer and comfort to a wide radio audience, including listeners in sprawling Southside Virginia, and who advocated for animals and a host of charitable causes, has died. WTVR-FM officials announced her death over the recent weekend, saying Ms. Simons...
Virginia Energy leveraging federal funding to diversify Southwest region’s economic profile
This is Part 2 of a three-part series on efforts to develop on abandoned mine lands in Southwest Virginia. Read Part 1 here. Part 3 will be published in the coming days. NORTON – Many miners in Virginia’s coalfield region may have avoided going underground and remained topside of the earth to procure coal through […] The post Virginia Energy leveraging federal funding to diversify Southwest region’s economic profile appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
‘Leave Fireworks to the Professionals’, Fire Marshal says ahead of 4th of July celebrations
RICHMOND, VA (LOOTPRESS) – While residents around the country are gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July on Thursday, the Virginia Department of Fire Programs – State Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a warning to “leave fireworks to the professionals.” Virginia is one of a number of states throughout the country that prohibited all […]
Norfolk nonprofit publishes first statewide directory of LGBTQ+ friendly businesses
This story was reported by WHRO News. A Norfolk nonprofit created Virginia’s first statewide directory of businesses accepting and welcoming of the LGBTQ+ community. Corey Mohr, of the LGBT Life Center, said the No. 1 question the center receives is where to find LGBTQ+-friendly services. A common request they get is recommendations for medical providers and related services — but the need for welcoming spaces goes far beyond the doctor’s office.
State AG says Hopewell does not have power to enact employees-on-council restriction
HOPEWELL – A recent move by Hopewell City Council to restrict city employees from elected office is invalid because there is no evidence, explicit or implicit, giving the city the right to do so, state Attorney General Jason Miyares said Monday. In a letter to Del. Carrie Coyner, R-Chesterfield...
Trump Canceled Interview With Military Reporter After Asking What Questions He Was Going To Ask
Trump canceled an interview with military reporter Mike Gooding after the campaign asked what questions the reporter was going to ask Trump. The post Trump Canceled Interview With Military Reporter After Asking What Questions He Was Going To Ask first appeared on Mediaite.
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