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Columnist and multimedia journalist who loves to share a good story via words and images. |'m a networking guru and a team player [you totally want to pick me to be on your "Survivor" team]. My five minutes of fame is being a Richard Bland College of William and Mary Valedictorian. I graced the halls of Virginia Commonwealth University as well. The Village News entrusted me as their Assistant Publisher and after many attempts finally talked me into being a columnist. My interests...let's see..…

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Social Butterfly makes Lavender Chamomile soap that looks good enough to eat

Social Butterfly makes Lavender Chamomile soap that looks good enough to eat

The Social Butterfly dons gloves and goggles to make a batch of handcrafted vegan artisan soap with The Daily…

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The Social Butterfly interviews horse lovers during a trail ride in Charles City County

The Social Butterfly interviews horse lovers during a trail ride in Charles City County

Riders explore Sherwood Forest Plantation, Bachelor’s Point, and Fort Pocahontas owned by the great-grandson …

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Parents speak out about virtual learning during the pandemic

Parents speak out about virtual learning during the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted lives across the nation especially for parents with school-aged children. …

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'Be Kind' founder sends thousands of positive messages out into the universe

'Be Kind' founder sends thousands of positive messages out into the universe

A kindness movement that soars across the nation via Ginni Bonnell's angels has taken flight in the Tri-Citie…

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Heart-wrenching press conference explains how Floyd's remains were identified

Heart-wrenching press conference explains how Floyd's remains were identified

CHESTERFIELD - Since her disappearance over three decades ago at age 16, Christy Lynn Floyd's remains have be…

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Brewing industry collaborates in unison for equality and inclusion

Brewing industry collaborates in unison for equality and inclusion

PETERSBURG - Breweries across the country are taking part in a nationwide collaboration Black is Beautiful br…

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Social Butterfly columnist's Easy Apple Cobbler with a Twist recipe

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View Veg in the 'Burg Vegfest 2026 photos, a Petersburg, VA festival

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Kristi K. Higgins Sept. 17, 2026, 4:30 a.m. ET Veg in the 'Burg Vegfest on June 6, 2026 at Poplar Lawn Park in Petersburg, VA. Kristi K. Higgins/Progress-Index.com Veg in the 'Burg Vegfest on June 6, 2026 at Poplar Lawn Park in Petersburg, VA. Kristi K. Higgins/Progress-Index.com Veg in the 'Burg Vegfest on June 6, 2026 at Poplar Lawn Park in Petersburg, VA. Kristi K. Higgins/Progress-Index.com Veg in the 'Burg Vegfest on June 6, 2026 at Poplar Lawn Park in Petersburg, VA. Kristi K.
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You could lose thousands to this online car-buying scam

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This summer, an odd scam apparently started with antique or classic vehicles advertised for sale on TikTok. Kristi K. Higgins/Progress-Index USA TODAY Network, Reuters OK, most people who are shopping for a car online probably aren't going to expect to run into this money-grabbing scam.
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