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Fans Crushed As Beloved Singer Is Killed In Hit & Run Accident at 75

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Richmond, VA · 2d
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Wide Open Eats

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Renowned Folk Singer Killed in Hit and Run, Tributes Pour In

A renowned folk singer beloved by his local Richmond community has been killed in a hit and run. As reported by ABC 8, 75 year old Harry "Gerry" Laverty was found "down and unresponsive" after police were called to the scene of the crime. The incident occurred on November 6...

Richmond, VA · 10h
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Margaret Minnicks

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A retired Chesterfield teacher appeared on the Today Show while reconnecting with former students

A retired Chesterfield, Virginia teacher has been on a mission to reconnect with former students for over a year. What started as a slow process made national news when Trisha Johnson appeared on NBC's Today Showin New York City. It helped her locate more of her 400 students, according to WTVR 6 News.

Chesterfield, VA · 12h
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Highway marker to commemorate rock legend

It happened in 1957 at a sock hop in the old Fredericksburg Arena – a native-American musician named Link Wray first played what would become a huge hit – the instrumental known as Rumble:. Wray is now remembered for his innovative use of distortion or fuzz and the...

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d
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WTKR News 3

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SS United States’ Newport News legacy lives on as famed ship is sunk

As the SS United States is sunk off the coast of Florida to begin a new life as an artificial reef, pieces of the historic ocean liner and its legacy remain in Newport News, the city where it was built.

Newport News, VA · 3h

Country Herald

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Virginia Residents Could Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies

Richmond-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to enter the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

Richmond, VA · 2d

WTVR CBS 6

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Tracy Sears signs off from CBS 6 after 26 years of storytelling in Richmond

Tracy Sears anchored CBS 6 News for the final time Monday, closing out 25 years of storytelling in Richmond.

Richmond, VA · 2d

Axios Richmond

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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

Henrico Citizen

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This Day in Henrico History: Nov. 9 – Henrico completes its courthouse at 22nd and East Main streets

On Nov. 9, 1896, Henrico County completed the red brick courthouse at 22nd and East Main streets that would serve its courts for nearly eight decades. Architect Carl August Ruehrmund designed the Romanesque building, with its prominent towers, stone base and arched entrance. Contractors William Trexler and Richard E. Elmore

Henrico County, VA · 2d

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Between Richmond And Norfolk Is A Virginia Archaeological Site With A Fascinating Museum And River Views

While colonial landmarks can be found up and down the East Coast, few states lay claim to as many well-preserved colonial sites as Virginia. For most, Williamsburg is likely the first to spring to mind; its restored buildings, horse-drawn carriages, and costumed historical interpreters have made it one of the most famous living museums in the nation, if not the world. But less than 10 miles southwest lies another of Virginia's colonial capitals that, unlike the cobblestone streets of Williamsburg, is buried mostly beneath the soil.

Norfolk, VA · 2d

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Veterans Day 2026: Ceremonies across Central Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Communities across Central Virginia are preparing to honor military veterans with ceremonies and celebrations this Veterans Day. Here’s a look at Veterans Day ceremonies in the area:. RICHMOND. The Virginia War Memorial is hosting its 70th annual Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. on...

Richmond, VA · 2d

WTVR CBS 6

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Rare Olde Times fixture Harry 'Gerry' Laverty killed in Richmond hit and run

Friends remember Harry "Gerry" Laverty, a beloved 75-year-old Richmond folksinger killed in a Shockoe Bottom hit-and-run. Driver faces a felony charge.

Richmond, VA · 2d

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Grab your popcorn: WinterWorld announces Friday Movie Nights lineup

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - WinterWorld at CarMax Park is just around the corner, and the list of movies for Friday Movie Nights has been revealed. The inaugural WinterWorld will be open Nov. 19 through Jan. 3, and will include a variety of family-friendly activities. The lineup for Friday Movie Nights...

Richmond, VA · 1d

WRIC - ABC 8News

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Two Central Virginia schools chosen to produce Disney musicals

Two Central Virginia schools have been chosen to produce Disney musicals through the corporation's Stage Connect program.

Richmond, VA · 1d

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Rocking Richmond’s Iron Blossom Festival

Richmond, VA (November 10, 2026)—The Iron Blossom Music Festival has its remit down cold: Show music fans a good time with two days of great music and sound to match. Handling that last item in late September was local production company Soundworks of Virginia, tackling sound duties at Midtown Green, just as it has since the event was founded four years ago.

Richmond, VA · 1d

WRIC - ABC 8News

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PHOTOS: Petersburg Public Library Video Game Truck Day

Dozens of people gathered at the Petersburg Public Library for Video Game Truck Day on Saturday afternoon.

Petersburg, VA · 3d

WTVR CBS 6

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Cheryl Miller shares emotional message after 42 years as WTVR anchor

Cheryl Miller is a familiar and trusted presence in Central Virginia. On Friday, she anchored the news on WTVR for the final time, bringing to a close a remarkable 42-year run behind the anchor desk.

Richmond, VA · 5d

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 16 alum Mirage comes to Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In late October, Mirage, a “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum, traveled from Las Vegas to Richmond for a show hosted by local drag queen Drew Friday at Babes of Carytown. In addition to Mirage and Drew Friday, the show cast included local queens...

Richmond, VA · 5d

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Richmond-area musicians remember folk singer killed in hit-and-run

Artists in the Richmond area are mourning Harry “Gerry” Laverty, 75, a folk singer and open mic regular who died after a hit-and-run on Nov. 6.

Richmond, VA · 2d