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Local women raise the bar at ‘Valkyrie Vixens’ weightlifting competition
by Shawn Nowlin It takes a certain person to accept the reality that even if their goal requires tremendous sacrifice...
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James “JP” Pennix wins prestigious Whitney M. Young Award
Scouts–Honoree James Pennix, center, flanked by Aldin Smith, left and Kenny Belton, right. Front row: Mia Rodriguez and James Fukamoto...
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Former Roanoke basketball standout hired as Los Angeles Lakers head coach
“J.J.” Redick, right, with the great Lebron James By Shawn Nowlin The 29th head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers...
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Annual gun buyback program racks in firearms for grocery gift cards
Attendees line up at the check-in counter at the Groceries-Not-Guns event held at the Community Action Center on Melrose Ave....
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Virginia NAACP sues school board that restored Confederate leaders’ names
by Daniel Arkin The Virginia chapter of the NAACP and five students filed a federal lawsuit against the school board...
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