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Former hairstylist and nail tech battles lung cancer after decades of chemical exposure
RICHMOND, Va. (Aging Untold) — For 35 years, Jeorgi Golden knew the ins and outs of the salon, working as a Black hairstylist where coworkers and clients became family. “I started in the late 70s, early 80s,” Golden said. “It was more like being a social worker or a counselor because we talked about everything.”
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This Richmond shop has over 1,000 Mexican cowboy boots
Petra Santos started her Mexican cowboy boot business in a 5-by-5-foot booth at the Bellwood Flea Market. Sixteen years later, her family is opening its third store inside a 4,000-square-foot building in Midlothian. Why it matters: Bota Latina on Hull Street has become a destination for Mexican western wear, drawing shoppers from Fredericksburg to Virginia Beach and fueling the family business's expansion. The latest: Bota Latina's new store opens Nov. 7 at 7419 Midlothian Turnpike, featuring a custom cowboy hat bar where shoppers can shape their hats, choose brims and add personalized branding. It'll also carry American western brands like Durango, Ariat, and Tecovas , alongside the family's signature Mexican-made boots. But the original Richmond shop at 5521 Hull Street will stick with only Mexican-made western wear — the boots that started it all, Santos' daughter Deyli Navarro tells Axios. Catch up quick: Santos launched the business in 2010 and moved into the Hull Street shop in 2016, which she and her three kids run and call "our OG store." Growing demand from Northern Virginia customers prompted a second location in Woodbridge in 2022. Imagine seeing this everywhere you look. Photo: Sabrina Moreno/Axios Zoom in: The Richmond shop stocks over
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12 On Your Side’s Candice Smith chosen as VCU’s commencement speaker
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - 12 On Your Side’s Candice Smith has been selected as Virginia Commonwealth University’s commencement speaker in December. Smith, a 2014 VCU graduate, will address the Class of 2026. She remembers the commencement speaker for her own graduation ceremony was local, Emmy-nominated actor, director and...
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This Virginia Haitian Restaurant Brings The Flavors Of The Caribbean To Life With Traditional Island Cooking
Haitian griot, crispy pressed plantains, and a fiery slaw called pikliz once put a small Virginia kitchen on the map. Promotional listings even called it the only Haitian restaurant in the entire state. That’s a bold title to carry around, and a big responsibility too. Fans of Haitian cooking had...
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Monty, Maymont bobcat and wildlife, ambassador dies
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Monty, the beloved bobcat who called Maymont home for 18 years has died. Monty was humanely euthanized at age 18 after age-related health concerns began affecting his quality of life. “Monty received exceptional care throughout his life at Maymont, including ongoing veterinary treatment for age-related health...
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Henrico Citizen
Closed Capital Region Airport Commission meeting focuses on ICE flights from RIC • Court limits where striking union workers can picket at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Closed Capital Region Airport Commission meeting focuses on ICE flights from RIC In an unusually long, closed-door session Oct. 27, the Capital Region Airport Commission discussed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement flights departing from Richmond International Airport. For an hour, RIC General Counsel Warren David Harless addressed the
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A hauntingly good look; The special effects artists of Richmond
In the fall, the world of special effects makeup takes center stage in Richmond, where artists can show off technical skills in true Halloween spirit. SFX is an art form that uses makeup and prosthetics to create convincing tricks of the eye. It is prevalent in show business, using makeup, props and moving elements to better immerse viewers in a film, music video or magazine imagery.
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Dolly Parton mural draws visitors to Richmond’s Oregon Hill neighborhood
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A mural of Dolly Parton is now on display on the side of a home on Pine Street in Oregon Hill, drawing visitors from across the area. The house is decorated with Halloween decorations, including pumpkins, skeletons and ghosts, alongside the new mural. Stephanie Harrington owns...
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Every Richmond, Virginia Local Has The Same Answer For Texas-Style Brisket, And It Comes With A Line
Ask anyone in Richmond where to find real Texas-style brisket, and the answer arrives fast, usually followed by a warning about the line. People here plan their weekends around it. Some show up before the doors open, and others call ahead just to check that the meat has not sold...
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Maymont Introduces Merrimont: A Whole Season of Reasons to Celebrate
The holidays are getting a little merrier at Maymont! As Maymont celebrates 100 years of welcoming the community, the 100-acre estate invites Richmonders to experience Merrimont, a celebration of holiday traditions, festive experiences and meaningful ways to make memories. Bringing together seasonal favorites and exciting new experiences under one festive...
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This Virginia Farm Lets You Cuddle Fluffy Mini Highland Cows, Brush Their Coats And Feed Them By Hand
Somewhere outside Richmond, a herd of shaggy mini Highland cows is waiting for someone to brush their bangs. Yes, cow bangs. They are real, and they are glorious. The tours here are private and hands-on. You can feed these fluffy little cows by hand and spend real bonding time with them.
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RACC asks community to foster or adopt as shelter reaches capacity
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The RACC shelter is full to capacity with strays and has no kennel open for the next dog that comes in, the shelter’s program and operations supervisor said. Caitlin Stallings, RACC program and operations supervisor, said the shelter is dealing with the issue often. “We’re...
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Book Lovers Will Fall Head Over Heels For These 9 Secondhand Bookstores In Virginia
Ready to find the best secondhand bookstores in Virginia?. These 9 incredible shops offer amazing deals and shelves packed with wonderful reads!. 1. Bargain Books Richmond (Richmond) There’s something deeply satisfying about a bookstore that tells you exactly what it’s about right there in the name. Bargain Books...