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VCU 1st Baseman Chris McHugh is Transferring to NC State!
VCU 1st Baseman Chris McHugh is transferring to NC State!. McHugh just wrapped up his Freshman season for the Rams, batting .273, with 6 Home Runs, 33 RBI’s, 36 Runs, 22 BB’s, 5 Doubles and 4 Stolen Bases. He boasted an OBP of .390. McHugh started in 53 of the 55 games he played in.
“Portraits: The Style Weekly Photograph Archive” at The Valentine
Style Photographers Kent Eanes, Chad Hunt, Scott Elmquist and Stephen Salpukas at the opening of “Portraits” on July 9 at the Valentine. Since 1982, one of Style Weekly’s most distinguishable features is the arresting photography featured in both its print issues and online. In that time, Style’s photographers captured some of the most significant moments in our town’s history. Many of these images are now on display at The Valentine as part of its new exhibit “Portraits: The Style Weekly Photograph Archive.”
2024 Futures – Richmond Day 1: Daniel Diehl claims double victories in the 100 free, 200 back
LCM (50m) Live Results (on Meet Mobile as “USA Swimming Futures – Richmond – 2024”) Day 2 of the Futures Championship in Richmond, VA, contested the men’s and women’s 100 free, 400 IM, and 100 back, as well as the first relay of the meet — the 800 free relay.
Preview exhibit explores experiences of enslaved people in Virginia
This story was reported and written by VPM News. Richmonders got a sneak peek Thursday of an exhibition space at Main Street Station that in the future will shine a light on a dark chapter of American history: the experience, struggle and legacy of slavery. LED screens showed visitors at...
Update: Missing Halifax County Teen Found Safe
A missing Halifax County teen was located safely on Saturday. 13-year-old Mackenzie Paige Shelton was reported missing on Wednesday morning and was located safely in Missouri. Following the report of Shelton being missing a K-9 unit established a track from the residence to Cherry Hill Church in Cluster Springs, Virginia. It was believed she may have obtained a ride at this location.
Students from five counties get ‘Back2School’ surprise
The idea was to make sure students had what they needed by the time the first day of class rolls around next week. And to do that, a number of organizations came together for a ‘Back2School’ project on Saturday, July 27, providing school supplies for more than 225 students from Prince Edward, Cumberland, Charlotte, Amelia […] The post Students from five counties get ‘Back2School’ surprise appeared first on Farmville.
Danville's Sovah Health chooses sentimental name for new surgical robot
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Following a community-wide contest, Danville's Sovah Health has decided on a name for its new surgical robot: Billy. The contest to decide on a name began in May and ended in June with nearly 150 entries. Erica Smith took home the prize of a $100 Amazon gift card once the name was chosen.
Danville schools introduce 'Yondr pouch' to enforce phone-free policy
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Danville Public Schools unveiled the Yondr pouch, a device that magnetically locks cell phones, last week at a school board meeting. The Yondr pouch is a new enhancement for Danville Public School's cell phone-free learning initiative, Unplug2Learn, that started last year. School officials said that...
Hampden Sydney store’s surprising visitor becomes mascot
Kellyanne Morgan got a surprise when she arrived at work earlier this week. A baby crawfish was making its way across the parking lot at the Hampden Sydney Exxon, where she works as manager. Morgan picked him up and brought him into the store, providing some water. Before long, Morgan and her staff decided to […] The post Hampden Sydney store’s surprising visitor becomes mascot appeared first on Farmville.
Devotion to football rewards Bronco alumnus with honor
By Stephen Cowles Contributing Writer During an interview on a sports program earlier this spring, Franklin High School alumnus Xavier Scott suddenly remembered what he had forgotten: that he had been presented the High School Broyles Award as Regional Assistant Coach of the Year for Region 3 – 757. The honor had been an acknowledgment […] The post Devotion to football rewards Bronco alumnus with honor appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Red Oak resident makes penpal connection ‘from across the world’
After almost 60 years, Red Oak resident Debbie Scruggs Jones met her friend Elizabeth Skilbeck in person this month. The two started writing letters back and forth in 1965, although their method of communication has taken on a more technological bent in recent years. “Back in 1965, the school system had a program where you […] The post Red Oak resident makes penpal connection ‘from across the world’ appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
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