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The Family Photographs That Helped Us Investigate How a University Displaced a Black Community
A longtime resident of the Shoe Lane area in Virginia chronicled the life of his community as it was demolished by Christopher Newport University. His photographs helped a reporter seek accountability.
Dendron VFD 75th Anniversary Day set
On April 27, the Dendron Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate their 75th Anniversary at the Dendron Fire Station, and as Assistant Chief Joe Gwaltney revealed, an entire day of community fun is planned. “We’re inviting everyone for our open house at 3325 Rolfe HWY in Dendron, VA all day beginning...
WAVY Archive: 1992 Hidden Heroes – Vernard Lynch
Feb. 12, 1992 WE BEGIN THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF REPORTS ENTITLED “HIDDEN HEROES IN HAMPTON ROADS”. WE MEET VERNARD LYNCH… A BARBER… TRYING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR YOUNGSTERS IN THE SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY OF NEWPORT NEWS.
Fun to Do: Audacy Oceanfront Concerts, Stomp, Billy Currington and more
Looking for something to do during the next week? Here are just a few happenings in Hampton Roads. Virginia Symphony Orchestra presents the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, featuring guest conductor and Norfolk native Thomas Wilkins. Thursday at Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News; Friday at Chrysler Hall, 215 St. Paul’s Blvd., Norfolk; and Saturday at Sandler Center ...
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