Kristi K. Higgins
Columnist and Journalist at The Progress-Index
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1 week ago |
progress-index.com | Kristi K. Higgins
Henrico County hosted its first SkyGlow event at Crump Park, featuring tethered hot-air balloons illuminated in sync with music. Around 10,000 people attended the event, exceeding parking capacity and causing some attendees to be turned away. The event included live music, vendors and a Kids Zone. The author interviewed hot-air balloon pilots Henry Rosenbaum and Ross A. Bauschatz about the intricacies of ballooning.
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2 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Kristi K. Higgins
On May 19 in Chester a fox was collected near Old Happy Hill and Branders Bridge Roads. It was confirmed positive for rabies. The public was alerted to the rabies case on May 22. “Please contact the Chesterfield Health District at 804-914-2676 or Chesterfield County Animal Services at 804-748-1251, if you know of any possible human or animal contact with this fox,” Ashley Jimison, environmental health supervisor at Virginia Department of Health, said.
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2 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Kristi K. Higgins
Flip flop-wearing guests may visit a participating Tropical Smoothie Cafe for a free 12 oz. Sunrise Sunset smoothie on National Flip Flop Day. Drop in for a refreshing smoothie on May 28 from 2 - 7 p.m. Guests are asked to share their summer vibes. National Flip Flop Day has become a beloved summer tradition and the unofficial start to smoothie season. The holiday sets the tone for the summer months ahead, inviting guests to sit back, relax and sip a while.
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2 weeks ago |
progress-index.com | Kristi K. Higgins
Sheetz will open a new location in Chesterfield, Virginia, on May 28 with a grand opening celebration. The grand opening will feature free coffee and soda, a $2,500 Sheetz gift card giveaway, and donations to Feed More and the Special Olympics of Virginia. The new store will be located at 9400 Courthouse Landing Drive and will be open 24/7, 365 days a year. The new location will employ approximately 30 people and offer Sheetz's Made-to-Order menu.
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2 weeks ago |
progress-index.com | Kristi K. Higgins
Riverside Vines in Sutherland will host a free Memorial Day Weekend Bash on May 25 from noon to 6 p.m.The event will feature live music, food trucks, wine ice cream and lawn games.. The Wayne Williams Band will perform from 2-5 p.m.Food trucks include Noahsrockinbuns, Geescakes, Sunflower BBQ and T Island Cafe. The community is invited to a Memorial Day Weekend Bash on the Lake Chesdin waterfront.
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