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5 famous actors from Virginia

Admiring and envying the world’s biggest stars is easy to do on Instagram. From A-list movie stars and major musicians to pro ball players and comedians who landed their own sitcoms, there’s no shortage of evidence of just how good the good life is. Stacker compiled a list of actors that were born in Virginia from IMDb’s most popular list.
File: Rob Lowe, known for movies like "Wayne's World" and "St. Elmo's Fire" was born in...

Entertainment

Something in the Water
Something in the Water Music Festival to get underway in DC this weekend

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Mr. Health and Fitness competition
Charlottesville man competing in national fitness competition

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Mike Epps Performs at The In Real Life Comedy Tour at State Farm Arena on Friday, May 7, 2021,...
Comedian Mike Epps coming to Richmond

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New music academy opening in Mechanicsville
New music academy opening in Mechanicsville

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VCU grad performs on "American Song Contest"
VCU grad performs on "American Song Contest"

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Broadway in Richmond returns
Broadway in Richmond returns

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Dopesick Author Discusses Hulu Production
Dopesick Author Discusses Hulu Production

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Virginia teen stars in 'Ordinary Joe'
Virginia teen stars in 'Ordinary Joe'
Shenandoah National Park is about a 2-hour drive from Richmond.
5 closest national parks to Richmond
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 3:44 PM EDT
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By Stacker
Stacker compiled a list of the closest national parks to the Richmond metro area.
Leonard Daniel Kelley's family visited students at Swift Creek Middle School to talk about his...
Chesterfield students uncover history of mystery suitcase found inside house from former Bon Air Inn
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 7:09 PM EDT
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By Desiree Montilla
A mysterious suitcase is turning into a history lesson for students at Swift Creek Middle School.
Mildred and Richard Loving
Historic ‘Loving v. Virginia’ court case to become subject of new opera
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 4:32 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
The groundbreaking ‘Loving v. Virginia’ court case around the interracial marriage of Mildred and Richard Loving is set to be the subject of a new opera.
Chesterfield County Jail.
New discovery+ docuseries to feature Chesterfield sheriff, jail
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 3:50 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
A new docuseries airing on discovery+ will take viewers inside the Chesterfield County Jail, giving them an inside look at a program that aims to help addicts with recovery.
Ferris Wheel
Powhatan County Fair returns for 103rd year
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 4:45 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Powhatan County is gearing up for its 103rd annual fair next month.

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Forecast

A pleasant summer weekend with humidity held in check. Next rain chance comes on Monday.

Saturday morning forecast: Sunny and pleasant summer day

Updated: 4 hours ago

Richmond

The dozens of protestors later turned to hundreds as they marched down Broad St.

Hundreds march in Richmond after SCOTUS overturns Roe V. Wade

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By John Hood
Both protests later merged at City Hall and the dozens turned into hundreds that all marched down to Monroe Park.

Politics

Lawmakers across the Carolinas are responding to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe...

Richmond Mayor Stoney, abortion rights activists react to Roe v. Wade ruling

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By NBC12 Newsroom
After the United States Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, local advocates for abortion access will host a press conference reacting to the ruling.

Politics

Those in support of the SCOTUS ruling on abortion rights say the decision is a major victory in...

Virginians react to SCOTUS overturning Roe v. Wade

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By A.J. Nwoko
Political leaders and activists aren’t the only groups at odds following the Supreme Court’s decision. Americans from all walks of life have strong opinions both for and against the ruling.

Crime

The Richmond Police Department is looking for leads in the homicide case of Eddie Wells.

‘We are trying to find some type of closure’: Richmond Police looking for leads in 2021 homicide case

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Desiree Montilla
The Richmond Police Department said Eddie Wells died of blunt force trauma inside a home he was renovating back in Aug. 2021.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Overload
Blue Bell releases new chocolate peanut butter ice cream
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 3:29 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
It’s time to pull out the ice cream bowls and spoons so you can try Blue Bell’s newest flavor.

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Broadway in Richmond announces 2022-23 season lineup
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 4:38 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Broadway in Richmond has announced its schedule of shows for the 2022-23 season and calls it the biggest season yet.

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Something in the Water
Pharrell’s ‘Something in the Water’ festival moves to DC, returns in June
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 2:54 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Pharrell Williams’ Something in the Water Festival is making a comeback in June.

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Virginia Film Festival opens call for entries
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 2:33 PM EDT
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By Rachel Hirschheimer
If you’re a filmmaker and want to see your movie on the big screen, now is your chance.

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Roanoke River voted ‘Best Urban Kayaking Spot’ in national poll
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 5:28 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
The waterway spans 45 miles throughout southwest Virginia.

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A Woodstock employee sings the closing announcements, creating fun songs.
Woodstock Walmart employee goes viral for closing time songs
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 6:22 PM EDT
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By Isabella Marcellino
Woodstock Walmart employee sings closing announcements at work.
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