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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...

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

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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

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VCU grad performs on "American Song Contest"

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Broadway in Richmond returns

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Dopesick Author Discusses Hulu Production

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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

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

By Desiree Montilla

A mysterious suitcase is turning into a history lesson for students at Swift Creek Middle School.

Historic ‘Loving v. Virginia’ court case to become subject of new opera

Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 4:32 PM EDT

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.

New discovery+ docuseries to feature Chesterfield sheriff, jail

Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 3:50 PM EDT

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.

Powhatan County Fair returns for 103rd year

Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 4:45 PM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

Powhatan County is gearing up for its 103rd annual fair next month.

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

Saturday morning forecast: Sunny and pleasant summer day

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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

By John Hood

Both protests later merged at City Hall and the dozens turned into hundreds that all marched down to Monroe Park.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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