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Farmville’s Fireworks After Dark kicked off days of celebrations
The crowd gathered in the downtown area Wednesday night. Some sat in lawn chairs, while others were on the sidewalk and a few kids sat up on the top of their parents’ car. The community came out to witness Fireworks After Dark, the first in a series of celebrations across the region to highlight Independence […] The post Farmville’s Fireworks After Dark kicked off days of celebrations appeared first on Farmville.
Henrico Property Transactions: June 5-11, 2024
– $240,000, 1,075 SF (built in 1949), from Jonathan R. and Sarah Hughes to Vidal Morales De La Cruz. 27 Medlock Road – $265,000, 1,231 SF (built in 1954), from Shirley B. Woodfin to David Connelly. 2118 Bremo Road – $280,000, 792 SF (built in 1953), from Susan Young...
Challenger backed by Republican Jewish Coalition defeats Bob Good, leader of far-right faction
(JTA) — WASHINGTON — John McGuire, a challenger backed by the Republican Jewish Coalition, defeated Rep. Bob Good, who marshaled opposition to emergency Israel aid, in a central Virginia primary. The victory for the RJC is its latest in a Republican primary. Involvement in primaries was once a rare occurrence for partisan Jewish groups on...
Richmond Food News: July 4-10
Over the weekend, the local dining scene lost one of its most iconic and influential figures. Stella Dikos, tenured chef, Greek matriarch of Stella’s restaurant and yia yia to all, died Friday at 82. She first began cooking in Richmond as a young immigrant at The Village and would go on to nourish her community for over 50 years. Preserving Greek culture, Dikos made an impact not only with her stellar food, but also with her unwavering, genuine kindness and a legacy that will live on beyond her days. A public memorial service is scheduled for July 21 at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. (Richmond magazine)
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Top U.S. prospects selected for 2024 Girls Academy National Talent ID Event
Rosters have been announced for the 2024 Girls Academy National Talent ID Event, which will feature top prospects from across the U.S. in the 2007-2010 age groups. Throughout the 2023-24 season, each of the GA Conferences have held their own Regional Talent ID Events, and the National Talent ID Event will serve as the culmination of those showcases.
Gordonsville holds groundbreaking ceremony for park network
Dix Memorial Pool renovation underway shortly; improved tourism discussed at town council meeting. Seven years after first creating The Gordonsville Park Network design plan, construction will finally begin mid-July, town councilors learned June 24. The proposed 10-acre park network will connect Verling Park to the Gordonsville Volunteer Fire Company fairgrounds....
Baysox Let Early Lead Slip In Wednesday Night Defeat
BOWIE, Md. — The Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, let their early lead slip against the Richmond Flying Squirrels, the Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, in a 9-5 loss at Prince George’s Stadium on Wednesday night in front of a season-high crowd of 8,975.
Grave situation at Roosevelt Memorial Park cemetery continues
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A grave situation at Roosevelt Memorial Park cemetery in Chesapeake does not appear to have improved, and now, a local lawmaker is getting involved in the litany of issues impacting it. From missing grave markers and headstones, to families frustrated with how they are being...
Va. traffic fatalities increased 24% over past decade and more state headlines
• “ACLU of Virginia sues Hanover School Board on behalf of transgender student allegedly banned from sports team.”—WRIC • “Virginia traffic fatalities increase 24% over past decade and it’s costing the Commonwealth billions.”—13NewsNow • “Virginia allocates record $207M for soil and water conservation.”—Times Virginian • “Virginia offshore wind lease sale planned for August.”—Virginian-Pilot • “When […] The post Va. traffic fatalities increased 24% over past decade and more state headlines appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
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