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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 · 3d

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'Love Island USA' is casting Virginia singles for Season 9

'Love Island USA' is casting Virginia singles for Season 9.

Richmond, VA · 1d

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Kings Dominion’s new Hops & Harvest Festival takes over International Street

DOSWELL, Va. (WWBT) - Kings Dominion is debuting a new festival this fall, turning International Street into a festive gathering place complete with fall foods, local drinks, live music and family activities. It’s called the Hops & Harvest Festival, and it runs from noon to 6 p.m. on select dates...

Doswell, VA · 1d

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Rainy Days Are Anything But Boring At This Virginia Museum Filled With Hands-On Science Exhibits

Giant interactive exhibits, scientific experiments, and a massive domed theater can turn a gloomy afternoon into something genuinely exciting. Who needs perfect weather when there’s so much to discover indoors?. The Virginia museum occupies a former railroad station, giving its educational displays an impressive historic setting. Visitors can explore...

Richmond, VA · 2d

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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 · 3d

Henrico Citizen

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 · 3d

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 · 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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

WTVR CBS 6

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.

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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...

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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 · 4d

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New Kristallnacht exhibit opens at Virginia Holocaust Museum

A new exhibit on Kristallnacht has opened at the Virginia Holocaust Museum.

Richmond, VA · 7d

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Virginia War Memorial adds Staunton general's WWII papers to archive

The family of Brig. Gen. Morris Thompson Warner donated his personal wartime papers, correspondence and military records to the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, preserving the story of a Staunton native who helped train and lead American infantry forces during World War II. The collection offers a firsthand account of Warner's military service and his connection to Staunton and the Shenandoah Valley. Warner began his 28 years of military service as a cadet at Pennsylvania State University, where he graduated as cadet commander of the corps. According to his family, he was federalized into the U.S. Army for deployment to Europe during World War I, but the war ended before he was stationed there. In 1922, Warner was assigned as training and plans officer for the 116th Infantry Regiment, a Virginia National Guard unit with historical ties to the Stonewall Brigade. A history of the regiment lists Warner as its training and plans officer beginning Aug. 10, 1922. He rose through the ranks while also building a small manufacturing company and participating in civic life in the Shenandoah Valley. As World War II intensified, then-Lt. Col. Warner took command of the 116th Infantry Regiment and oversaw the preparation of its

Staunton, VA · 6d

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Free LEGO Holiday Workshop Lands in Short Pump as Tour's First Stop

A free, two-day LEGO pop-up opens this Saturday at West Broad Village in Short Pump, kicking off the brick-building giant's nationwide holiday tour with Richmond as its very first stop. The LEGO Holiday Workshop runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday at 2443 Old Brick Road, and families can walk through seven festive, interactive stations built around racing, gift-making and a dose of holiday cheer.

Short Pump, VA · 7d

WTVR CBS 6

Saying goodbye to legendary anchor Cheryl Miller after 42 years at WTVR CBS 6

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

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.

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Chesterfield seeks community feedback for Ettrick-Matoaca Library expansion

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - The Chesterfield Public Library is seeking public input on the Ettrick-Matoaca Library expansion. The library is hosting community feedback sessions with representatives from Chesterfield County, Chesterfield Public Library and HBA Architecture. There will be three total sessions:. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2-3 p.m. at Matoaca Park Picnic...

Chesterfield, VA · 6d

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Manchester Golf Team Makes States After 16 Years

The Manchester Lancer Golf Team made the state tournament for the first time since 2010 this year. After all these years, the players had many different reactions and expectations for how the season has been played. Three players, Oliver Tanguay, Bentley Walls, and Owen Gunter, shared who or what got...

Midlothian, VA · 9d

WTVR CBS 6

Cheryl Miller's final 4 p.m. newscast on CBS 6: 'It is a sad day for me'