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04/27/2018

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Smithfield dog makes a splash on three legs

Thursday, Apr 26

Sam, a dog from Smithfield with three legs, competes in dock-jumping competitions, including this weekend in Virginia Beach.

St. George Brewing in Hampton celebrates 20 years Saturday

St. George Brewing is the longest operating craft brewery in the region. The company helped the craft scene in Hampton Roads get started, but is staying true to itself instead of falling for the latest fads.

Edmunds brothers become first siblings taken in NFL draft first round in same year

Tremaine Edmunds, a 6-foot-5, 253-pound linebacker, was selected 16th overall by the Buffalo Bills, while Terrell Edmunds, a 6-1, 217-pound safety, was chosen 28th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

Two Huntington students in finals of poetry competition at Downing-Gross

Two Huntington Middle School students are among the finalists in a regional youth poetry slam competition at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center in Newport News on Saturday. The winner of the competition will go to the national event in Houston this summer.

Isle of Wight man to plead guilty to murder charges, avoiding death penalty

An Isle of Wight man facing a capital murder charge and another man facing two murder charges appeared in court Thursday.

Longtime friends direct 'The Full Monty' in Smithfield

“The Full Monty” is now playing at the Smithfield Little Theatre. The production is about a group of unemployed men who spy on their wives during a girls night out.