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Here's my daily piece of advice: Today is one of those days to get out and begin going after one of your dreams and passions, if you haven't started yet.
Sound too corny? Today's top story should prove otherwise and at the very least inspire you.
Your Thursday Richmond weather forecast: A high of 85, low of 71. Scattered thunderstorms. ⛈
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Have you ever had dreams and aspirations and envisioned doing them 15 years later? Michael Johnson has.
A pro wrestler in Richmond for 20 years, better known as his ring name "Dante the Black Angel," Johnson has always pictured himself being involved with music and wrestling.
From releasing an album to beginning Visionary Championship Wrestling in 2009, Johnson said opening The Visionary Center is a dream come true.
The center, which will host pro wrestling shows and live concerts, is also open to wrestling and music classes and soon will be able to hold other events.
For the full story along with a video tour of the facility, click here!
📰 What else you should know today:
🌎 You're mispronouncing it: Uranus Fudge Factory is indeed coming soon to Richmond , but have you ever thought that you might have been pronouncing the planet's name wrong your whole life?
🏫 Ball State begins new initiative: The university has begun accepting applications from landlords and property management companies to participate in this year's Off-Campus Quality Housing Initiative.
🚒 New firefighter study: The state is launching a new study to find the connection between firefighter cancer rates and protective gear, in which PFAS, or "forever chemicals," have been discovered.
📸 Best photos from the Olympics: IndyStar's own Grace Hollars is in Paris covering the 2024 Summer Olympics. Take a look at her best photos.
🏈 Countdown to kickoff: The Indiana high school football season is right around the corner. Here are some dates you should write down in your calendar.
👩💼 Questions with a community leader 👨💼
This week, I spoke with Wayne County Convention & Tourism Bureau Communications and Operations Manager Angel Gray, who has been with the bureau since 2012.
Q: How did you end up in your role?
I started at the front desk just greeting visitors who came in on weekends and discovered that I really had a passion for the community and promoting everything that we have to offer in Wayne County. I kind of moved up in the ranks here so that I had more of a job where I was able to promote the community and kind of interact with the public more.
Q: What is your favorite part of your job?
I think my favorite part of my job is just having the ability to promote my home. I lived here all my life and I raised my family here, so Richmond and Wayne County kind of hold a special place in my heart, and having a job where I get to promote something that I love just makes it really worthwhile.
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
Anything outdoors. My family and I go hiking at a lot of the local trails. We ride our bikes and we just really enjoy all the local festivals. We try to get to as many as we can. My three children all love all the fun annual festivals that occur throughout the community.
Thank you for taking the time to read through today's newsletter. I always appreciate any story tips you may have to better serve you and the city of Richmond. My email address is eweaver@gannett.com and you can follow me on X (@evan_weaver7).
See you tomorrow!
This article originally appeared on Richmond Palladium-Item: 🤼♂️🎶 The Visionary Center opens for learning
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