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Richmond-area man turns ordinary nails into mini swords

Give Hanover resident Brendan Shelton a hammer and an ordinary nail and he'll turn it into a sword small enough for a Lego figure to wield. Why it matters: What started as a childhood experiment has become a roughly 15-year hobby — and an unlikely side hustle selling miniature swords to collectors on Etsy and at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. The backstory: "I just wanted to make weapons for my Lego figures," Shelton tells Axios. He taught himself using tools in his parents' garage around age 11, discovering that nails were soft enough to shape. Shelton, now 27, has since made hundreds, including swords, axes, spears and tiny rifle look-a-likes inspired by movies and video games. The process. Photo: Courtesy of Ben Comenetz, founder of CreativeCultureRVA How it works: Shelton hammers nails into tiny, realistic-looking swords, complete with handles and guards. The hammering takes less than an hour, but Shelton admits he loses track of time when adding the finishing touches. He also leaves the pieces unsharpened unless a customer requests otherwise. From nail to mini sword. Photo: Courtesy of Ben Comenetz, CreativeCultureRVA By the numbers: His Etsy shop, MicroArmory , has recorded 111 sales since 2021,

Hanover, VA · 1d

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Hanover Craftsman Makes Hundreds of Miniature Weapons, Etsy Shop Records 111 Sales

Brendan Shelton can hammer an ordinary nail into a miniature sword in under an hour, then add a handle and guard that look like they belong in a dollhouse-sized armory. The 27-year-old Hanover resident has spent roughly 15 years perfecting the craft, and now sells his tiny weapons to collectors on Etsy and in person at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen.

Hanover, VA · 13h
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Waldorf, Newburg Tracts Win 2027 Opportunity Zone Status, Indian Head Left Out

Morgantown Generating Station — Planned TeraWulf Redevelopment Site. Two census tracts in Waldorf and one covering the Newburg/Morgantown area will become Charles County's newest federal Opportunity Zones starting January 1, 2027, part of a statewide list of 114 tracts Maryland selected for the program's second round. The designations run for ten years, and they notably leave out Indian Head, a tract that qualified under the new eligibility rules but didn't make the final cut.

Charles County, MD · 1d
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Mira Mueller Commits to the University of Mary Washington: An Inside Peek at Her Recruitment

Mira Mueller, a center forward for the WAHS Field Hockey team, has recently committed to the University of Mary Washington to further her academic and athletic career. Mueller will be attending UMW with an academic scholarship, while planning to pursue a major in Elementary Education and a minor in Art. While maintaining a 4.0 GPA, Mueller is also part of the Teacher Cadet program, excels in AP and Dual Enrollment classes, and volunteers at her local food pantry.

Fredericksburg, VA · 1d
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Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Canada Goose

What can one sick Canada Goose tell us about the health of wildlife, domestic animals, and even people? Quite a lot. This Canada Goose arrived at the Center from Spotsylvania County after being found lying on the ground, barely responding to people approaching. Our veterinary team immediately recognized several concerning...

Spotsylvania County, VA · 1d

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From cellophane to wastewater, FMC ‘was what the community needed at the right time’

For Brian Orrock, the official decommissioning of the FMC Wastewater Treatment Plant was “bittersweet.”. “It’s kind of like a funeral, but a good funeral, if that makes sense,” said Orrock, the manager of wastewater treatment for Spotsylvania County who used to work “on ship” at the plant in a variety of different roles. “This place gave us a career and it fed our families.”

Spotsylvania County, VA · 9h

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DECOMMISSIONED FMC PLANT PROTECTS WATERWAYS, MOVES SPOTSYLVANIA FORWARD

Spotsylvania County officially decommissions the FMC wastewater treatment plant, protecting local and regional waterways while moving to a more advanced, efficient wastewater treatment system. Shifting wastewater treatment to the expanded Massaponax Wastewater Treatment Facility improves the overall health and aquatic habitats of the Rappahannock River and Chesapeake Bay watershed. For...

Spotsylvania County, VA · 1d

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Glover Park's Community Pawty

Henrico County families have a big reason to celebrate this weekend! You’re invited to the official opening of the brand-new community amenities at Glover Park. Join the community on Sunday, November 15, from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM to explore the latest additions, including Henrico County’s largest dog park, an expansive new playground, and scenic trails along the Chickahominy River.

Henrico County, VA · 21h