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Martin Co. native to discuss latest book

A Martin County native is coming back home to Williamston to talk about her third book. Leah Weiss, who was born in Williamston, left North Carolina around the age of 10. She spent the rest of her adolescence in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. This will be Weiss’ second time to visit Martin Memorial in recent years to discuss her books. In 2021, she visited to talk about her second book All the Little Hopes, which takes place in a town much like Williamston — the fictional Riverton — during World War II. Weiss said Williamston’s historic German POW camp inspired All the Little Hopes. Wiess considers herself “southern by grace.” “My roots run deep in the flat lands of North Carolina,” she said. Her first book, If the Creek Don’t Rise, set in Appalachia, sold over 100,000 copies. Weiss began writing full-time after retiring from a 24-year career as Executive Assistant to the headmaster at Virginia Episcopal School in 2015, becoming a best-selling author late in life. Ann Phelps, who retired as branch librarian at Martin Memorial in 2023 after 25 years, is now chair of The Friends of Martin Memorial Library. (The Friends of Martin Memorial Library

Martin County, NC · 1d

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Parmele Day brings fellowship and tribute to Ronnie Andrews

What role did Jerry McCrary play in rescheduling Parmele Day?. After rain forced a rescheduling, the town of Parmele was able to hold its annual Parmele Day festival at the Town Commons, bringing residents and visitors together for food, music and community fellowship. The free event ran from 10 a.m....

Parmele, NC · 2d
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Item K on LGBTQ+ library content dies on the floor at Monday Washington council meeting

An item on the Washington City Council agenda on Monday night placed the Farmville Library back in the spotlight. Item K addresses concerns over LGBTQ+ content in public libraries. Motion to adopt this resolution died on the floor following no second. Mayor Alex Joyner took to the podium tonight to...

Farmville, NC · 17h
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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 · 18h
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Exhausted by burnout, her escape will become an Ocean View bookstore — at least, for the next couple month

After nine years working as a school psychologist, Ocean View’s Aimie Birmingham said it began to take its toll. “I was starting to have physical health struggles related to the stress from the job, and I felt like I was too young for that,” Birmingham said. “During peak...

Norfolk, VA · 1d

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This Charming Virginia Bookshop Fills A Historic Gas Station With 10,000 Books And A Cozy Coffee Café

A former gas station now holds more than 10,000 books, and the old service garage has become part of a charming literary destination. That’s a pretty wonderful second chapter for a building once devoted to automobiles. The Virginia bookstore occupies a renovated property that began as a Pure Oil...

Cape Charles, VA · 1d

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Parade, ceremony to mark Veterans Day in Virginia Beach on Nov. 11

The Hampton Roads region will pay tribute to the men and women who have served in all branches of the U.S. armed forces during the 2026 Tidewater Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Nov. 11. The parade begins at 9 a.m. at 16th Street and Atlantic Avenue and concludes with the...

Virginia Beach, VA · 4d

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Clash of Ironclads: Battle of Hampton Roads 1862

Thanks for watching, if you would like to see more videos like this, please like and subscribe!. After months of development, the Confederate Navy unveils its secret weapon against the Union Navy blockade of Hampton Roads, Virginia: the CSS Virginia, an ironclad warship designed from the keel of the former USS Merrimack. On the first day of the Battle of Hampton Roads, this new weapon is unleashed against the Federal fleet, wreaking havoc in the waters around Fort Monroe and Norfolk. However, on the second day, the Union Navy lets loose its own ironclad warship - the USS Monitor, against the Virginia. The ensuing naval action will have a resounding effect on the history of naval warfare, as all navies across the globe look to the clash of ironclads in Hampton Roads. The age of the ironclad is at at hand.

Hampton Roads, VA · 5d

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Harbor City Swing brings a 1940s flavor to Hampton Roads

It seems anachronistic, sure: dancing to the hottest hits of the 1940s. But this vintage dance never went completely out of style. Lindy Hop is still alive and well – though obviously the scene is much smaller than its heyday in the 1930s, when jazz was pop music. Jae...

Hampton Roads, VA · 4d

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Parades, Freebies and Discounts: See Veterans Day Celebrations Across Coastal Virginia

This Veterans Day, cities across Coastal Virginia will honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with parades and celebrations. Get the list of local events below, and for a list of national Veterans Day deals and freebies, visit military.com. The City of Chesapeake will hold its...

Chesapeake, VA · 7d

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Parades, Freebies and Discounts: See Veterans Day Celebrations Across Coastal Virginia

This Veterans Day, cities across Coastal Virginia will honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with parades and celebrations. Get the list of local events below, and for a list of national Veterans Day deals and freebies, visit military.com. The City of Chesapeake will hold its...

Chesapeake, VA · 7d

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Streetz 87.7/102.1 Announces Exclusive ATL Flyaway Contest

NORFOLK, VA — Streetz 87.7/102.1 FM is teaming up with Just Brunch in Portsmouth, Virginia, to give one lucky listener and a guest an unforgettable trip to Atlanta for the Yung Joc & The Streetz Morning Takeover 10th Anniversary Party on Thursday, December 10, 2026. The exclusive Flyaway Contest...

Portsmouth, VA · 8d

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Christmas With Jabari Johnson Comes to Portsmouth on December 4

M2 Kingdom Xperience will present Christmas with Jabari Johnson, an evening of holiday-themed gospel music, on Friday, December 4, at 7:00 p.m. at Impact Church, 3935 Twin Pines Road in Portsmouth, Virginia. Titus Jackson will host the concert, which features Jabari Johnson as the headliner. The program also includes The...

Portsmouth, VA · 9d

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Celebrate the Legacy of Dr. Madblood

WHRO TV 15 - Saturday, Oct. 31, 9:30 p.m. WHRO+ - stream anytime (starting 10/31, 9:30 p.m.) Catch up on past episodes.

Virginia Beach, VA · 11d

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Kabaka Pyramid Takes Rebel Music Across America, Starting November 4 in Virginia Beach and Ending in Hawaii

Kabaka Pyramid is closing out his year on an island. The Jamaican reggae artist’s newly announced Rebel Music US Tour wraps in Hawaii, with shows in Wailuku on November 27 and Hilo on November 28, after a month spent zigzagging across the mainland. The run opens November 4 in...

Virginia Beach, VA · 11d

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Rock the Attucks! U.S. Fleet Forces Band Brings a FREE Concert to Norfolk

Who says you need to spend a fortune to enjoy a great concert? This one's on us!. Virginia Stage Company and the U.S. Fleet Forces Band are teaming up for an afternoon of music, energy, and fun at the historic Attucks Theatre on Sunday, November 22 at 3 PM. And yes, admission is absolutely FREE!

Norfolk, VA · 10d

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Norfolk, Virginia Has the World’s Largest Naval Base and One of the East Coast’s Most Underrated Downtowns

Norfolk, Virginia hosts Naval Station Norfolk — the largest naval base in the world, with 75 ships and over 130,000...

Norfolk, VA · 12d

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Lights! Camera! Christmas! Jingle & Mingle Returns to the Wells December 11

This holiday season, we're putting the "special" back in holiday special. And you're invited to be part of the show!. Remember those classic TV holiday specials? The ones with glamorous musical numbers, comedians popping in for a laugh, surprise guests, and hosts who somehow made the whole thing look effortless?

Norfolk, VA · 11d