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The weather forecast is one of the most popular segments on local newscasts. People plan their route to work, what clothes they will wear, and more according to the weather. I bet you didn’t know… A 1-day weather forecast requires about 10 billion mathematical calculations.

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Richmond’s WTVR.com delivered some heavy news Tuesday. According to Newsweek’s TheDailyBeast.com, with 29.4 percent of the population weighing-in as obese, we place as second fattest city in the country. “I can’t believe that,” said Richmonder Alex Ortega. Richmond is in second place behind only Memphis, Tennessee. “Maybe it’s because of all our good restaurants and […]

As a child she wore leg braces and underwent extensive physical therapy to help her walk properly, who would have thought she’d grow up to be the first American woman to win three Olympic gold medals in track and field. A Tennessee native, Rudolph faced great discrimination and segregation having to attend all Black schools, […]

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Petersburg High School will dedicate their new weight room and training facility for future Crimson Wave athletes in the name of current NFL star and Petersburg native Kendall Langford of the St. Louis Rams.   Langford starred for the Crimson Wave before going to Hampton University and becoming a defensive terror in the MEAC Conference. Kendall […]

Happy Mother’s Day to mother, mama, mommie, big ma’, auntie, godmother, grandmother, nanny, nana, the church mother and the mother who has given birth from the heart. Text “Kiss” To 23845 for your chance at ticket giveaways and news before anyone else!…Standard Messaging Rates Apply Here is the Webster’s definition of mother: a female parent; a […]

The 2012 graduating class at Liberty University is not pleased with their respective commencement speaker at the graduation ceremonies.  Liberty University students are unhappy that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will address their graduation. In a letter to students, Liberty Chancellor Jerry Falwell, JR wrote that having Romney at the ceremonies would showcase the university his father […]

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When I was younger, I had a friend who did all kinds of silly things to pass the time when she was bored. My friend timed how long she could hold her breath, counted floor tiles, and would find animal shapes in clouds. My friend even tried to go minutes at a time without blinking […]

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Houston resident Jasmine Marks had an unforgettable experience connected with restaurant gratuity while eating out with her family last week. According to Houston’s NBC affiliate KPRC, Marks and her family were locked inside La Fisherman restaurant after they refused to pay the 17 percent tip that was automatically added to their bill. The reason, Marks […]

It’s tight but it’s right! If you can’t pray about it then don’t be about it. Take it with you and don’t leave it lying around the “Clo-ism” for the day.

Delegate Joseph “Joe” Morrissey is now licensed to practice law in Commonwealth of Virginia again. The Virginia Supreme Court reinstated Delegate Morrissey’s law license on Friday, April 27, 2012. The Supreme Court voted 4-3 to reinstate Morrissey’s license, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. He had to meet certain requirements for reinstatement including passing the Virginia […]

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Keeping our weight in check can be a constant struggle. Many of my friends can talk all day about the different diets they’ve tried. Here’s one dieting trick you may not have heard of… Smelling bananas and/or apples can help you lose weight.