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Barefoot Puppet Theater brings ‘Galapagos George’ to Court Square Theater

Richmond’s Barefoot Puppets Theater is coming to Court Square Theater tonight for a “magical” performance of Galapagos George, based on the true story of “Lonesome George,” the last known tortoise of his kind from Pinta Island in the Galápagos. 

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Security cameras go up in county schools

Security camera installations in Rockingham County Public Schools are almost complete, save for two final schools.

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May 28, 2026

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A bewitching brew: Blue Ridge Florist & Tea Room hosts Spooktacular Tea Experience

Throughout October, by reservation only on Fridays and Saturdays, Blue Ridge Florist & Tea Room has turned its bright pink space into a whimsical Halloween wonderland affectionately called “Spooktacular Tea.”

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Community Perspective: You do it; I’ll just help                     

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Community Perspective: Rockingham County schools have the second highest book bans in Virginia

A contributed perspectives piece by Sandra Parks October 5-11 marked the annual observance of Banned Book Week, in which we traditionally focus on the safeguards that keep America from banning books.  In the past the books often featured during this week are books that have not actually been banned, but were challenged somewhere.   According to …

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Matt Cross faces another fine for campaign paperwork issue

Rockingham County School Board member Matt Cross faces another campaign-related fine of up to $500 — this time from the Rockingham County Registrar.

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With each election, VPAP seeks to build trust with voters

With the 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election less than three weeks away, the nonprofit Virginia Public Access Project (or VPAP for short) will again be a frequently used tool for Virginias who are trying to do their homework on candidates before going to vote. 

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Change to Bluestone Town Center development will allow more buyers to be eligible

A wider range of households will be eligible to purchase homes at the Bluestone Town Center development after the city council’s decision Tuesday. 

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