Hidden History: Explore once-undiscovered hidden elements of Black history in Southwest Virginia
Celebrate our region's Black History in Hidden History, narrated by Brittny McGraw and Duke Carter. This WSLS 10 News special presentation, in documentary style, explores once-undiscovered hidden elements of Southwest Virginia.
Radford mayor celebrates Black History Month through Facebook posts
He says itโs an easy and important way to share the messages of the people whose impacts can still be felt all over the city every day. RADFORD, Va โ Radford Mayor David Horton wanted to do something special for Black History Month, so he got in touch with his community in the fastest way he could, through Facebook. โIt provides an avenue for conversation for people to share their memories, their stories and to connect over wonderful people whoโve done so many wonderful things in our community,โ Radford Mayor David Horton said. AdCarter said the posts have started important conversations for the community about representation and inclusion. He said itโs an easy and important way to share the messages of the people whose impacts can still be felt all over the city every day.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter deemed longest-married presidential couple
The Carters are officially the longest-married presidential couple as of Thursday, according to a post by the Carter Center. President Carter was 21 and Rosalynn was 18 when they were wed on July 7, 1946, in Plains, Georgia. The Carters have the longest marriage of any presidential couple. The previous record holders were George H.W. The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library featured a number of photos of the couple throughout their years together.
Police officer shows teen how to tie necktie during traffic stop
PARK CITY, Utah - A high school senior from Park City, Utah, heading to his last homecoming dance hit a snag this weekend when he couldn't figure out how to tie his tie. Jake told KSTU. Park City Officer Mike Carrillo asked why Jake and his mother were in a hurry, and Jake asked whether the officer knew how to tie a tie, KSTU reported. "It's not every day you have a police officer tying your tie for homecoming, Jake," Carter can be heard saying in the video. "We are proud of Officer Carrillo and his actions to turn a potentially negative experience into a positive one."
Behind the scenes at SeaQuest before it opens in October
LYNCHBURG, Va. - Michelle Crheo, of Amherst, and her daughter Carter can't wait for SeaQuest to open. But once they do arrive, SeaQuest officials say families will be immersed with 1,500 different animals from five different continents. "I hope they'll come. I hope they'll come and see and I'll tell you why. When someone comes here, they're going to see that these animals are happy, that they're healthy," Covino said.
Jay-Z joins cannabis company Caliva as chief brand strategist
(CNN) - You can't knock the hustle: Jay-Z is joining the cannabis industry. Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter billionaire rapper, producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Beyonc Knowles' husband will serve as the chief brand strategist for Caliva, a burgeoning California company that counts former star NFL quarterback Joe Montana as an investor. "With all the potential in the cannabis industry, Caliva's expertise and ethos makes them the best partner for this endeavor." Caliva officials and Carter could not be immediately reached for comment. Earlier this year, Caliva raised $75 million from a group of investors including Montana and former Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz.