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<div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0UFaWs_0uvNw91r00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0UFaWs_0uvNw91r00" width="2048" height="1536" > RICHMOND — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced on August 11 that the Virginia Derby has earned the prestigious distinction as a qualifying race for the Kentucky Derby at the Colonial Downs racetrack. 'We can always find hope' <a href="https://www.progress-index.com/story/lifestyle/2024/08/12/prince-george-resident-crowned-mrs-virginia-american-bridget-johnson-leukemia-and-lymphoma-society/74695123007/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Who is Mrs. Virginia American 2024? Read about Prince George resident's journey, platform </a> “The future for thoroughbred racing in Virginia is bright, and this opportunity will allow us to shine on horseracing’s biggest stage. Churchill Downs has worked with partners throughout the Commonwealth to reinvigorate Virginia’s proud legacy of thoroughbred racing and secure our place as a world-class destination for racing fans and equine talent from around the world and in our own backyard,” Youngkin said. <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> Next year, the Virginia Derby will be held on March 15 contingent on formal approval of the Virginia Racing Commission. The winner of the Virginia Derby will be awarded 50 qualifying points which has historically secured a post position in the starting gate for the 151st Kentucky Derby on May 3 at the legendary Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. <iframe height="476" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fjulia.a.bowman%2Fvideos%2F308962382239552%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" width="100%"></iframe><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> “Our company is proud to fulfill our promise to invest in the horseracing industry in Virginia, and we are thrilled to deepen that interest with an expanded race schedule at Colonial Downs and by placing the Commonwealth’s signature race, the Virginia Derby, on the prestigious Road to the Kentucky Derby,” Bill Carstanjen, CEO of Churchill Downs Incorporated, said. “We are thankful for the support of the community and elected officials, and we look forward to many years of continued collaboration as we work to grow this sport and industry throughout Virginia.” 'Largest day in racing history' <a href="https://www.progress-index.com/story/sports/2023/08/17/gov-youngkin-first-lady-attend-festival-of-racing-colonial-downs-racetrack-secretariat-statue/70604812007/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Governor Youngkin, First Lady attend 'Festival of Racing' at Colonial Downs Racetrack </a> Kristi K. Higgins aka The Social Butterfly, an award-winning columnist, is the trending topics and food Q&amp;A reporter at The Progress-Index voted the 2022 Tri-Cities Best of the Best Social Media Personality. Have a news tip on local trends or businesses? Contact Kristi (she, her) at khiggins@progress-index.com, follow <a href="https://twitter.com/KHiggins_PI" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> @KHiggins_PI </a> on X and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/socialbutterflykristi/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> @socialbutterflykristi </a> on Instagram. <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> Your support is vital to local journalism. Please <a href="https://cm.progress-index.com/offer?gps-source=CPMASTHEAD&amp;itm_campaign=2022MIDSUMMER&amp;itm_medium=ONSITE&amp;onSuccessRedirectURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.progress-index.com%2F&amp;itm_content=CPMASTHEAD" rel="nofollow"> subscribe </a> . This article originally appeared on The Progress-Index: <a href="https://www.progress-index.com/story/sports/2024/08/12/virginia-derby-at-colonial-downs-qualifying-race-for-kentucky-derby-next-year-gov-younkin-announced/74765486007/" rel="nofollow"> Governor Glenn Youngkin announces Virginia Derby to become Kentucky Derby qualifier race </a></div>

Columbus, OH

Saint Petersburg, FL

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Akeena

Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, commentary and quotes in this article are from an interview conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. It's been six decades since beloved actress/comedian Alice Pearce died of cancer at only 48 years old on March 3, 1966, while playing her star-making, Emmy-winning role of nosy manic neighbor Gladys Kravitz on Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972). This is her story.

In Memory of 'Bewitched' Star Alice Pearce (The 1st Mrs. Kravitz): 6 Decades After Her Tragic Death

Georgia State

Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Apache Junction, AZ

Suzy Jacobson Cherry

When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Corinth, MS

Mississippi News Group

In a harrowing discovery, 27 dogs were found living in deplorable conditions inside a Corinth home leading to 27 charges of animal cruelty according to the Corinth Police Department.

Shocking Animal Neglect Case Uncovered in Corinth Leads to 27 County of Animal Cruelty

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Florida State

Who would have thought that a chain known for its endless shrimp promotion could find itself in such a pickle? But here we are—Florida-based Red Lobster, which has been reeling from financial troubles, may have finally found a lifeline. After a surprising $11 million loss in the third quarter of 2023 due to that very shrimp deal, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy in May 2024. And now, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

A Florida based chain that filed for bankruptcy has reportedly found a potential buyer

Morristown, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Sixteen individuals have been charged in connection with a widespread "grandparent scam" that defrauded elderly Americans out of millions of dollars. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

16 Charged in Nationwide 'Grandparent Scam'; Millions Stolen

Northern Kentucky Tribune

This story was produced through a collaboration between the Daily Yonder , which covers rural America, and Climate Central , a nonadvocacy science and news group. On the day he would become homeless, Wesley Bryant was awoken by his wife, Alexis.

Some Kentuckians, like many rural Americans, are too poor to qualify for federal flood protections

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

New Jersey State

It's been 40 years since actor Jon-Erik Hexum died of an accidental self-inflicted gun shot on October 18, 1984 in Los Angeles. He was only 26 years old, and this is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jon-Erik Hexum:  40 Years After His Accidental, Self-Inflicted Tragic Death

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Two Sweetwater County lawmakers seeking re-election filed a defamation suit Thursday against a political action committee affiliated with the hard-line Wyoming Freedom Caucus over mailers that attack them over a vote they say never happened.

Lawmakers sue Wyoming Freedom PAC over Trump-ballot mailers

The Progress-Index


                        RICHMOND — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced on August 11 that the Virginia Derby has earned the prestigious distinction as a qualifying race for the Kentucky Derby at the Colonial Downs racetrack. 
                        'We can always find hope' Who is Mrs. Virginia American 2024? Read about Prince George resident's journey, platform
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Governor Glenn Youngkin announces Virginia Derby to become Kentucky Derby qualifier race

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