
Denise M. Watson
Features Editor at The Virginian-Pilot
Features editor for The Virginian-Pilot/Daily Press in the 757. #MIJE.Anything, odd, curious, weird, toss my way. Retweets not endorsements. Opinions my own.
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Mar 3, 2025 |
whro.org | Denise M. Watson
Almost 10 years ago, Justin Sudderth sat in the audience of Norfolk’s Chrysler Hall, watching the national Broadway tour of “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella.” The then 16-year-old had spent years dancing and singing with the Norfolk-based theater group The Hurrah Players and wondered about how cool it would be to be on a national stage one day.
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Dec 14, 2024 |
pilotonline.com | Denise M. Watson
Suffolk hosts its annual Holiday Parade 7 p.m. Saturday. The floats, equestrian units and marching bands will move along West Washington Street and turn up North Main Street toward Finney Avenue. The theme is “Silver and Gold: Holiday Wishes” and the grandstand will be in front of the old SunTrust Building, 123 North Main St.West Washington and North Main streets will be restricted from noon to 10 p.m.
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Dec 13, 2024 |
pilotonline.com | Denise M. Watson
The Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade returns Saturday from 2 to 10 p.m.The day begins with Santa’s arrival by boat and free photos with him at his boathouse. Carolers will stroll through the festival, which includes live music, arts and crafts stations and the boat parade at 7 p.m.The event is free. Visit downtownhampton.com for more details.
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Nov 5, 2024 |
pilotonline.com | Denise M. Watson
‘This is my Super Bowl’! Hampton Roads voters and election volunteers turn out for Election Day
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Nov 4, 2024 |
pilotonline.com | Denise M. Watson
Finally. After months of contentious political ads, thousands of fundraising tweets and hundreds of flyers thrust into mailboxes, Election Tuesday is here. The forecast calls for a beautiful, balmy day for hitting the polls to make selections for school boards, city councils, Congress and, of course, president of the United States. (Our 757 Votes election guide has all the details on local contests.)Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m., though anyone standing in line at 7 can vote.
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