May 3, 1978. Social workers may be causing more harm these days when investigating child neglect and abuse cases with a new approach to removing children f, Think small to increase solar, green energy, Proposed social media commission is dangerous, Ditch Drink the Kool-Aid and cross the Rubicon. We have a food scene to be proud of in Richmond in the 2020s, but the 1970s weren't so bad, either. Mr. Bojangles restaurant is located at 550 E. Marshall Street. It runs on the gas-powered energy of Peggy, the 1930s Star broiler named after manager Mario Chiocca's late wife. An Armstrong High School football game was stopped Thursday night after gunshots were heard nearby. Housing nonprofit calls on city to change assessment practice as tax burdens swell, Column: Lets give teachers the support they need to stay in the classroom and help students rebound, Inside greater Richmond's big plan for pharmaceutical manufacturing, Small family diner Sisters Caf closing its doors in Manchester. Rod Bennett (right) a partner in the Martini Kitchen & Bubble Bar venture, said that the 1911 West Main Street restaurant will boast 85 martinis on the menu. It was here that he met many of the people who played a part in the band's eventual success. Photo taken Friday, October 21, 2005. Participants, led by the Washington-based environmental group Greenpeace, protested the use of Icelandic fish at Burger King, Long John Silver's and Captain D's restaurants. In November 1985, Brown & Williamson workers left the Petersburg plant after its last cigarette production shift. Letter: How can governor justify RGGI withdrawal? Among other dishes, guests at Can Can, a brasserie on Cary St., can savor the roasted salmon served with lentils, wild mushrooms and red wine shallots. Which chain has the best Detroit-style pizza? It was a tough day for the home team: UR fell 4-1 to the No. Homard en Poche, Rock Lobster Tail & Oyster Mushroom Duxelle baked in a Beggars Pouch. In August 1985, WTVR-TVs Gary Gilliam interviewed Ed and Debbie Bishop, applicants who wanted to be on a live traveling version of The New Newlywed Game that was slated for Regency Square mall in Henrico County. In October 1986, as part of a $4 million improvement program, WWBT-Channel 12 installed a new TV antenna on its tower on Midlothian Turnpike. The show, based out of California, traveled the world and featured as many as 80 performers, though only 11 were at the local stop. I want to thank the Richmond Times-Dispatch readers who offered important feedback this week about recent changes in your newspaper. His career included work with the Country Gentlemen, a bluegrass group from Northern Virginia. Both levels would have decks overlooking Riverside Drive. Photo taken Sept. 18, 2005. In March 1986, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day OConnor spoke with U.S District Judge Robert R. Merhige Jr. before addressing a monthly luncheon meeting at the Richmond Bar Association. The story focused on 19th-century American adventurer John Charles Fremont, who was portrayed by Chamberlain. Some might remember private spots such as The Devil's Club (still open), Owouti's and The Railroad Club. To the dining community: Dont forget to bring joy wherever you can; it will go a long way., Stella Dikos, namesake of Stellas and Stellas Grocery. Chiocca's | 425 N. Belmont Ave. From left: Lemon Pepper, original hot wings, and a mild variety. . Gregory almost lost her lease until a trucker known as Country Gentleman stepped in: In a two-week period, Country Gentleman gathered more than 150 signatures on a petition to help save the inn. More than 3,000 buildings in the Fan were photographed and surveyed in the campaign. The letters had been placed atop the skyscraper in 1977. 100 Virginia Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day. In September 1987, employees of Crazy Zanies in Carytown were ready to deliver messages and singing telegrams around Richmond. In October 1985, the Richmond band the Snake-Handlers were booked for a Halloween performance at Rockitz , located Laurel and West Broad streets. Sosie Hublitz's Gaston-damaged Shockoe Bottom restaurant "The Kitchen Table." Beverly Mazursky, owner of Bev's Homemade Ice Cream shop in Carytown in the Carytown store on Thursday, February 10, 2005. In May 1987, baseball stars Dick Allen (left) and Hank Aaron jokingly traded head gear during the Legends Festival of Sports baseball classic at The Diamond in Richmond. In May, six death row inmates, including the Briley Brothers, escaped after studying the behavior of guards, overpowering them, stealing their uniforms and feigning a bomb threat in order to get out of the unit. The two-floor restaurant underwent a full renovation which included a banquet room, lounge and a party rom. The unconventional wall designed by Maya Lin was controversial, and the statue by sculptor Frederick Hart was a means of addressing concerns. Bush won the Virginia primaries. In April 1981, Richmond-area eye doctor Allen Cohen examined a patient. It's homemade. In March 1988, a voting booth at City Hall in Richmond was set up for the presidential primaries. The march began at St. Pauls Episcopal Church and wound around Capitol Square. Richmond, VA. Tom Horton is a 1969 graduate of Stetson University. Lunches in the Miller & Rhoads Tea Room with Eddie Weaver at the organ have been so popular that he cut his own record. Photo taken Sunday, January 20, 2005. after I wrote a column a few weeks ago introducing myself as the new editor. In September 1982, Sondra Jones, Miss Virginia-USA, helped Phil Reynolds unveiled the name of the trackless trolley Belle of Richmond that was set to begin a five-month trial run in downtown Richmond. 1980 1.51 Mi 46 Days 430 Queensway Rd, 23236 $299,900 $196 /Sqft . The oversized valentine was created to mark the 20th anniversary of the Virginia is for Lovers advertising campaign. This is an opinion column from The Times-Dispatch. . In June 1981, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the first handful of illnesses rare lung infections and other signs of impaired immune systems in five men in what became known as the AIDS epidemic. Interior of Avenue 805 restaurant on September 18, 2005. This is French Toast with fresh local figs, toasted almonds and maple syrup. In April 1987, Juanita Wade walked down the flooded Main Street in Columbia, a James River town in Fluvanna County near Fork Union. Photographed above is the prosciutto wrapped cod served with clam chowder. In April 1986, under dark skies, a freight train made a southbound crossing of the James River on the Seaboard System Railroad bridge downriver from the Powhite Parkway. In November 1984, the bronze statue known as The Three Soldiers (or The Three Servicemen) was unveiled in Washington as more traditional complement to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Peter J. 72-957, Virginia Governor's Negative Collection, Library of Virginia. 40 years ago, in June of 1972, Hurr. How can governor justify RGGI withdrawal? H.L. Brasilian Cafe owner Rogel Venson and employee Isabel Gonzalez inside the restaurant on April 14, 2005. This story is one in a series for our "Top Workplaces" event, which honors employers in the Richmond region. Kuzzen Wyldweed Musician and Promoter "The Back Door on Grace Street was a great live music bar. D'Amelio, president and chief operating officer ot the restaurant division at The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated, photographed at their Short Pump restaurant Monday, September 27, 2004. Today, the house is home to the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, named for VCUs former provost. In December 1984, visitors lined up to tour the house at 2005 W. Grace St. in Richmonds Fan District. A list of restaurants supposedly available at the Sixth Street Marketplace, but alas, several are closed down and one whole block of restaurants listed has been demolished. Valentino's Italian Pizza and Restaurant, December 2, 2003. Park officials had determined that the ride was slightly faster than the maximum comfortable speed of 48 mph, so engineers installed an additional breaking system ahead of the rides debut. John Daltons daughter. In September 1989, Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones were in concert at RFK Stadium in Washington; the sold-out show drew more than 50,000 fans and was the second of a two-night gig in D.C. ABrookland Middle Schoolseventh-grader is hospitalized after a stabbing at the school, police said. March 16, 1967 ( Staff photo - Netherwood ) Collector's Corner is between the Tea Room and Ladies Room on Miller & Rhoads 5th Floor, Charles Wood on ladder. Richmond, VA 23235 (Map & Directions) (804) 272-1788. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The boat had seating for more than 200 passengers, plus two full-service bars and two dance floors. Pan seared foie gras from Hudson va." 2022 2. Timothy W. Spencer, dubbed the South Side Strangler, was executed on April 27, 1994. In March 1984, Delores Green (left) and Roxie Kricorian waited for calls on the Homework Hot Line, which had just begun offering afterschool help to Richmond students. The ritual with the dummy corpse is a tradition of many years at the restaurant/bar on Forest Hill Ave. Wingstop Restaurant featured a variety of wings for every palate. Darryl and Pramvdee U. McGuire owners of Thai Country Resturant on Staples Mill Rd. The RTD mascot often traveled around town promoting the newspaper. Kobe Japanese Steaks & Sushi. The recently closed Venice Restaurant at the Corner of W. Cary and Thompson streets in Richmond. Slick had gotten so entangled in the vehicle that a wheel and spring had to be removed to retrieve him and a flare was used to encourage him to move in the right direction. 1940s-1960s Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa / Short Pump: 1980s. The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond was closed and vacant - but fortunately, not for long. View community ranking In the Top 5% of largest communities on Reddit. In March 1987, TV news reporter Diane Sawyer, then with CBS, interviewed former presidential adviser Brent Scowcroft at the Mosque (now the Altria Theater) as part of the Richmond Forum speaker series. Independent Contractor (Newspaper Carrier), From the archives: Sobles Restaurant in the Fan District, Chesterfield judge rejects recusing herself in 1996 murder case; allows defense to introduce alternative suspect, Update: Chesterfield man, 32, found fatally shot at service station in Petersburg, A chance to share your thoughts about The Times-Dispatch. Like it or not, online behavior shapes who is chosen for political leadership in the United States. O'Toole's Midlothian opened in October of 2019, bringing Irish Cheer to South-of . On Wednesdays, the club hosted House Night which featured house music, a danceable electronic genre. Call (844) 430-0869 . Prices at the pump reached another record high of $4.40 as of Wednesday, according to AAA,shattering the previous record high set in March when prices surged in response to the war between Russia and Ukraine and other economic trends. It is now known as the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre and is home to the Virginia Rep. Through its educational programs, its impressive list of speakers has ranged from Amelia Earhart to U.S. presidents. It's soft shell season! B&W was founded in North Carolina in the 1890s and became a subsidiary of British American Tobacco in the 1920s; operations later were combined with R.J. Reynolds. Four couples were selected for the event, which was hosted by Bob Eubanks as part of a promotional tour ahead of the fall television season, when the latest version of the game show would debut on WTVR and other stations. Paxton Campbell, owner of The Oak Leaf sandwich shop on West Franklin, holds a picture of his grandmother Pearl Campbell, who had a restaurant called The Oak Leaf at 307 North Boulevard in the 1920's. At 14 feet tall and 28 feet wide, it picked up all local stations and even had a cassette slot. Robby built the structure himself after spending months collecting scrap wood and metal. Pizza Inn and Godfathers rounded out the top five. From left are Kelly (10 months), Georgina (7 years) and Sadie (5 years). Shrimp and Scallop Scampi with linguine at Portabella's Restaurant & Pizzaria. In May 1987, a candlelight vigil in Richmond honored AIDS victims and those fighting the disease. The drink scene, though, offers much more today! In February 1986, an explosion rocked a row of houses on Davis Avenue in Richmonds Fan District. In September 1989, the Westhampton Theater in Richmonds West End was showing two notable films from the era. Chicken Biryahi, adorned with egg, is available at Curry House restaurant on West Broad Street. In September 1981, an old wooden caboose was hauled by truck on West Broad Street en route to John B. Cary Elementary School in Richmond. : 4. Edward Clark Jr., president of the Wildlife Center of Virginia, introduced Junior to Del. This March 1985 image shows a hillside in South Richmonds Woodland Heights neighborhood, near 27th Street, where homes would be built. In March 1984, bear trainer Venko Lilov played with Marfa backstage at the Coliseum when the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus came to Richmond. Metzger Bar & Butchery. - Address: 9212 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23235-1955 - Read more on Tripadvisor. That month, radio stations WRVA-AM and WRVQ-FM announced plans to leave their Church Hill studio building after 20 years for new space in South Richmond. Each tour had a theme in the Fan, it was The Elegance of Christmas. Almost 200 volunteers assisted with tours, and 75 hosts shared their homes. The band posed in their monster room, which was covered in monster movie memorabilia dating back to the 1960s. Folks come to the Texas-Wisconsin Border Cafe, shown Aug. 24, 1995, in Richmond, Va., for its mix of Tex-Mex and hearty Wisconsin fare. Photo taken Sept. 29. The caboose traveling on the bed of a truck along West Broad Street yesterday wasn't part of a new rail line in Richmond, but part of a remodeling project at the old Clover Room restaurant. 3028 W. Cary St. 353-9514. Nearby Restaurants: 28. This was the fifth store in the Richmond area for the Norfolk-based grocer. I want to thank Times-Dispatch readers for the warm welcomeafter I wrote a column a few weeks ago introducing myself as the new editor. A well-known figure in Richmond for two decades, he says he hopes to take the place of Divine, who passed away earlier this year. The wounded people range in age from 18 to 27. The school systems 180 drivers had the option of buying a uniform, which cost about $80. They crawl out of their hard old shells, le. Frozen yogurt was just starting to gain popularity locally the Everything Yogurt chain was started by Lane and Sara West after they moved to Richmond from Charlotte, N.C., and noticed the absence of yogurt shops. A fire broke out at Firebirds in the Short Pump Town center on December 20, 2005. It also was moved a short distance to better align with surrounding buildings. The bar at the Grafiti Grille in the Tuckahoe Shopping Center. In March 1989, owner George Cassanese (from left), banquet operator Peter Anton and chef Bryan Moyer stood inside the new Sunset Caf at the Chesterfield Airport. In the late 80s, before the now famous Dave Matthews Band played their first ever show, Dave Matthews was tending bar at Miller's on Charlottesville's downtown mall. Restaurant: Predecessor: Victoria Station, Inc. (1969-1987) Founded: . Post offices started using the devices in the 1960s to help sort mail by city, state and ZIP code. Parsons finished fifth and Petty finished third behind Darrell Waltrip, who won the race for the second time in a row. The building was constructed in the 1880s and was used as an elementary school until 1962 it was once Stonewall Jackson School and West End School, and earlier, it housed the Richmond Normal School. Today, the building houses Libbie Market. Decades later, in an era of supermarkets, Stonewall Market still maintained a strong base of customers who had groceries delivered to their kitchens. 2920 W. Cary St. 355-6056. Christian Rohrbach, described as the pledge master of Delta Chi, received no jail time. More than 50 streets were closed downtown. How about a chicken salad sandwich? This exodus, both in Virg. Smoked Salmon in a crepe with flower petals with chives, cr me frais, microgreens accompanied by caper berries, chopped white onions, parsley and quail eggs. The U.S. operations of the Victoria Station chain began running into financial difficulties in the mid-1980s, causing gradual shutdowns of the franchise restaurants. In March 1988, George and Brenda Huggins opened their Everything Yogurt outlet in Cloverleaf Mall in Chesterfield County. Residents from 62 Southwood apartments submit new requests for repairs, Second ex-VCU fraternity brother pleads guilty in hazing death of Adam Oakes, Here's why you may see emergency vehicles at Short Pump Town Center on Sunday, First-time homebuyers feel squeezed out as Richmond housing market stays hot, 4 Richmond School Board members flip, approve River City Middle rezoning, North Chesterfield man shot, killed in Richmond, Cabo Fish Taco now open in Scotts Addition, Budget for Chesterfield schools remains in limbo as state budget delays continue, Richmond-area drivers brace for even higher fuel prices. Admission was $1, and several hundred patrons might fill the un-air-conditioned club. She died in 2012. Many were sold off in 1964, but two were rediscovered in city storage. The cast of characters changed with the seasons and expanded upon demand. Other seasonal events around the city included a holiday musical at the Byrd Theatre and Nutcracker performances by the Richmond Ballet. Compared with Parker Field, the Diamond offered more seating, concessions, restrooms and boxes where guests could host parties while watching the game. Were praying a lot. This September 1988 image shows a row of homes in the town of Fries, located in Grayson County in Southwest Virginia. In February 1987, Junior the golden eagle visited the General Assembly during a hearing on the states hunting and fishing laws. Photo taken Monday, March 7, 2005. Poor Richards Restaurant, Richmond, VA early 1980's. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Owner John Dankos plans to open the new restaurant, Stanley Stegmeyer's Hodgepodge, on July 1. The Brasilian Cafe is located in the basement of Stuart Circle Apartments on Monument Avenue. September 21 , 2005. Other notable restaurants from the era include Meredith's, a street-car cafe that was located off the corner of College Avenue and Draper Street, and several drugstores with dining areas, including Center Drug and Corner Drug. Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated Chinese restaurants in Richmond from Tripadvisor. The builders planned two-level houses with the living room, dining room and kitchen on the upper level and bedrooms and a sitting room downstairs. It's been providing good food, good drinks, good music, and good times ever since. In 2010, restaurateur Scott Ripley bought the joint from Mario's son, Timmy. Held downtown in Festival Park between the 6th Street Marketplace and the Coliseum, the event generated about $7,600 for the Richmond Police Memorial Foundation. In November 1988, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars members were among participants at a Veterans Day ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond. Sep 13, 2019 - Restaurants that I ate at as a child..most no longer exist. 55:12. Fresh sailors usher in a new generation of warships on USS Gerald R. Ford, Video shows suspect in East Main Street killing, Richmond police say, Updated: Teacher, students injured at Dinwiddie High School, New 911 system meant to improve accuracy of Richmond emergency response, Forecast: Showers on Thursday, a little bit humid in Richmond area, Column: The James River and the Clean Water Act at 50, Column: 'Stay alive, get transplanted, and get well'. In November 1985, Robert Williams stood in his cell at the State Penitentiary, then located on Spring Street in downtown Richmond. In June 1986, Mr. The Southern Railway donated the station to the Old Dominion chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, which planned to convert the space into a museum and library. Titled The Magic World of Stamps, the exhibit promoted interest in and understanding of stamp collecting. This January 1952 image shows the intersection of West Broad and Lombardy streets, home to a White Tower restaurant and a Firestone automotive service center. The radio was part of the storefront at Mollens Auto Audio on Westmoreland Avenue in Richmond. Mar 12, 2020 - Explore William Carrington's board "Past Richmond Brand Names" on Pinterest. Edward Martin calls himself 'The Drink Man' at his job with Cafe Mosaic. Sosie Hublitz outside her Gaston-damaged Shockoe Bottom restaurant "The Kitchen Table" on October 6, 2004. The new Julian's - Julian's, an Italian restaurant that has been operating for 40 years, has moved to larger quarters on West Broad Street. We believe in God, and we believe that God would guide him back home.. In September 1985, the James Center Development Co. demolished this vacant building between East Canal Street and the Downtown Expressway to make way for the development of the James Center. In March 1985, the Diamond was in the late stages of construction. In 1988, Harman became the public announcer for Richmond City Council meetings, and after an estimated 700 meetings, he retired in 2018. Homelessness was on the rise in 1980s amid economic and political changes that affected incomes, social programs and the availability of affordable housing. The ex-officer's attorneys have filed a motion to have the charge dismissed. Postal Service employee Victoria Booker operated an optical character reader device in a Richmond branch to electronically read addresses on letters. In June 1988, barbers were busy at Belchers Barber Shop in the Mutual Building at Ninth and Main streets in downtown Richmond. In March 1986, Cricket Satterfield showed off his entry in Richmond's third annual Chili Cook-Off. The blast inside one home blew out bricks, windows and a back wall. Over the years, the bakery supplied grocery stores, brand-name bread dealers and local restaurants. One of the many seating areas at the Mexico Restaurant in Mechanicsville on May 17, 2004. Youngkin? Jimmy Aldred climbing down. In September 1984, the Empire Theatre on Broad Street in downtown Richmond reopened with a gala and performance from the Richmond Symphony. The Virginia Bicycling Federation was marking the centennial of its national organization that year, and member groups including the Capital Community Cyclists of Richmond were delivering copies of the proclamation to county seats throughout Virginia. In October 1980, a monument was unveiled at Dock and 20th streets in Richmond to commemorate Libby Prison, a Confederate prison for Union soldiers during the Civil War. A Julian's Restaurant menu from the early 1950's. The Bishops were among 25 couples selected at random from more than 500 applications for an interview. This May 1980 image shows a skeletal pirate captain, one of 60 ghouls in the Kings Dominion theme parks Haunted River flume boat ride. Roasted Red Peppers, local goat cheese, roasted garlic and shallots seved with grilled bread. LEFT: Mike Scott was arguably more impressive during a three-game span in March 2012. In June 1984, engineer Charlie Dean inspected the new Big Bad Wolf roller coaster at Busch Gardens near Williamsburg. In October 1984, workers installed the Best Products sign at the companys headquarters on Parham Road in Henrico County. Virginia voters care about pollution. Skaggs is an accomplished mandolin player and also plays guitar and fiddle. Reynolds came up with the winning entry in a naming contest. Pizza Hut, which had been in Richmond for 20 years and had nearly 40 local restaurants, was ranked No. The 33-foot statue, which mirrored one made by art students in Beijing, was a memorial to student protesters who were murdered at Tiananmen Square in China that month. (The original 32-ounce Big Gulp arrived in 1976, and the 44-ounch Super Big Gulp followed in 1986.). Kids. Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday. The Richmond Police Department on Tuesday released surveillance video of two people who they say are suspects in a shooting last month. Cheesecakes and desserts are ready to be served up on Monday, September 27, 2004, at The Cheesecake Factory restaurant in Short Pump. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Talley Neon takes down Julian's Restaurant sign. This selection of photos from our digital collection shows images from the Richmond region and surrounding areas from 2000 to present. In Richmond, it reached about 15 feet above flood stage. After almost seven decades, Weimans closed in February 2013. She doesn't exercise because she is in constant motion. The ensuing fireball charred two cars parked on the street and sent flames up the side of the building. Adegbalola had just been honored as Virginia Teacher of the Year for 1982. It is frustrating when you get rejection after rejection," says one homebuyer. During the show, 60 cowboys and cowgirls more than a dozen were Richmonders participated in competitions sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. 1, followed by Dominos (about 15 regional stores) and Little Caesars (19). In its heyday, the chain had more than 1,000 locations, which served fried clams and a whopping 28 ice cream flavors. This setup was created a decade before construction of the suspended pedestrian bridge that reaches Belle Isle today. The Avalanche, which lasts 90 seconds and reaches a speed of 41 mph, is still operating today. The distinct timepiece with four faces was installed in the department store in the mid-1920s; it can be seen today at the Valentine Richmond History Center. The shopping center, which housed 30 merchants, was undergoing its first substantial renovation since it opened in the mid-1950s. Each letter weighed about 2,500 pounds, and the removal project took just under two hours. Elena Camacho and organizers from the New Virginia Majority a statewide advocacy organization that focuses on issues facing immigrant communities are helping to bring awareness to the untenable living conditions of Richmond's largest Latino neighborhood. March 24, 2004. In May 1987, patrons at Regency Square in Henrico County filled the malls new food court, which included 11 eateries on the malls lower level between Miller & Rhoads and Sears. Avenue 805 features Sunday brunch. Sony introduced a Betamovie camcorder in 1983, and as the decade wore on, Sony and its competitors released increasingly affordable camcorders that could hold multiple hours of footage on a videotape. 1 North Belmont Restaurant on North Belmont Road in the fan. Glenn Youngkins recently announced $30 million effort to recruit and attract police officers in the commonwealth is a well-intentioned e, Shock waves from the Great Recession are still echoing through Richmonds city finances, with a deferred maintenance bill now at some $191 mil, On Jan. 13, 2021, David Valadao of California cast one of only 10 Republican votes in the House to impeach President Donald Trump. PHILIP KAMRASS/DG Show More Show Less 41 of 111 The tour, in support of the Steel Wheels album, hit about three dozen North American cities before moving to Europe. In June 1989, Virginia Commonwealth University students moved the top section of their Goddess of Democracy reproduction to the Student Commons, where it was displayed for several days. The snow was a combination of soap, water and air. In August 1988, a guest sat near his bed at the Freedom House Community Shelter in Richmond, where there was no set length of stay. After moving to Richmond 34 years ago where she and husband, Chef Paul, opened La Petite France, she eats the same way. They are served here with fresh-cut seasoned fries. In June 1981, a refurbished Navy landing craft, which sunk earlier that month, was afloat again in the James River in Richmond. Richmond Times-Dispatch meteorologistSean Sublette breaks down the upcoming forecast for the Richmond region. This vintage postcard photo shows a classic 1950s scene at one of Virginia Beach's premium seaside hotels. It was not so much. In March 1985, Mildred Ashton (left) and Elva Jones glazed lipstick on the assembly line at the A.R. 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