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[woftd]

Not every day you get on social media and see you were on the news! Going Over The Edge for @richmondspca is something I will never forget, I’d do it every day if it meant they could do even more of the great work they do! Shouts to Jonathan Simpson for being fast on the camera and catching this clip from @8news if anyone has the video let me know!! #RichmondSPCA #SPCA #overtheedge #8news #WRIC #news #kitty #Thugs #kittythugs #StrangeFamous @strangefamousrecords #RVA #NoW #WOFTD (at ABC 8News - WRIC) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci8XDHUPSSj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[archivlibrarianist]

"'You have bestowed upon me the greatest honor you could,' [Girl Scout Kate Lindley] said. 'Greater than that of any proclamation… in your censorship of my Gold Award project.'

"Her summary detailed her creation of 'Banned Book Nooks,' which granted kids across the county access to pieces of literature the school board removed from school shelves. Her work also involved the creation of a 'Free-To-Read' app, which educates users about banned books and where to find them. The board chose to leave out the word 'banned' and limited describing pieces of Lindley’s project, effectively, in Lindley’s words, censoring her award.

...Other community members — including troop leaders and former Girl Scouts — spoke out in support of Lindley."

The irony kills me here, but I admire the hell out of this young person. Congratulations to her, and to the Girl Scouts and other community members who came out to support her. Don't let the censors win. Kate Lindley and her supporters have shown you one way to fight them.

[beardedmrbean]

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Amari Pollard, the defendant in the Huguenot graduation shooting trial, has pleaded guilty to two charges, including first-degree murder.

According to Richmond City Commonwealth’s Attorney Colette McEachinn, on Thursday, Feb. 29, Amari Pollard, 20, pleaded guilty to both charges of first-degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony during the fourth day of the trial of Huguenot High School graduation shooting that killed 18-year-old Shawn Jackson.

Pollard was sentenced to 43 years with 18 suspended. He will serve 25 years in prison.

Pollard took the stand to testify Thursday, saying that he shot Jackson because he was scared for his life and that he was running away from him when he heard someone say “shoot him.” That’s when Pollard fired his gun, according to his testimony.

Prosecutors, challenging Pollard’s story, pointed to surveillance video which they said shows that Pollard shot Jackson from behind, and emphasized the fact that Jackson was shot a total of six times.

After hearing Pollard’s testimony, the judge ruled that there was not enough evidence for a self-defense claim and that the argument could not be included in jury instructions.

McEachin shared the following statement following the guilty plea:

“I want to thank the family for their strength in this eight-month ordeal, thank Richmond Police, especially Jeff Crewell, for a thorough investigation that resulted in the FBI being able to compile a video from a number of sources that set out a timeline that showed the defendant running around a group of people to get to the point where he could shoot Shawn Jackson six times. This has been a day that the City of Richmond and Richmond Public Schools and public spaces like the Altria Theater will never forget, and the defendant’s callous and thoughtless actions in a public graduation in a public space in the middle of the afternoon are the sole reason that he is going to serve 25 years in prison. His actions and his actions alone.”

Richmond City School Board member Jonathan Young shared the following statement with 8News:

“An excruciating eight months for everyone at Huguenot finally has some resolution, even if still too many questions are unresolved. I pray for better days at Huguenot, everyone there deserves it.”

Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney shared the following statement with 8News:

“Today, justice has been served. Thank you to the Commonwealth’s Attorney and the Richmond Police Department for their service to deliver justice to the victims, their families and the community. This guilty plea is a step towards healing for Huguenot High School, Richmond Public Schools and the city of Richmond.”

Richmond Public Schools also shared the following statement:

“June 6 was intended to be a joyful day for Richmond graduates. Instead, it ended in a senseless tragedy that took two lives, and destroyed countless others. We continue to mourn the loss of Shawn Jackson and his step-father Lorenzo Smith, and pray that Mrs. Jackson-Smith finds some closure and peace with the conclusion of the trial. We encourage any students or staff retraumatized by the legal proceedings to seek support from a family member or friend, a trusted colleague, or a healthcare provider. 

Far too many children in our community continue to be impacted by gun violence every day. We plead with all of Richmond to continue working, by any means necessary, to eliminate this devastating epidemic and its root causes. We owe that to Shawn, and to all the children and youth of this city.”

More information about the shooting, subsequent investigation and trial can be found here.

[someguythatdrawsstuff]

I drew Pippy!

@8new-danny8 I hope you like it :3

[ironmule]

WRIC ABC 8News: How to care for your cast iron pan, according to a Virginia Tech food scientist

https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/how-to-care-for-your-cast-iron-pan-according-to-a-virginia-tech-food-scientist/

[loansampm]

Sen. Warner looking to renew student loan payment program - WRIC ABC 8News

http://dlvr.it/TB66cx

[yellingintothedarkness]

Revelation 6:1-8New King James Version

First Seal: The Conqueror

6 Now I saw when the Lamb opened one of the [a]seals; and I heard one of the four living creatures saying with a voice like thunder, “Come and see.” 2 And I looked, and behold, a white horse. He who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer.

Second Seal: Conflict on Earth

3 When He opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying, “Come [b]and see.” 4 Another horse, fiery red, went out. And it was granted to the one who sat on it to take peace from the earth, and that people should kill one another; and there was given to him a great sword.

Third Seal: Scarcity on Earth

5 When He opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come and see.” So I looked, and behold, a black horse, and he who sat on it had a pair of scales[c] in his hand. 6 And I heard a voice in the midst of the four living creatures saying, “A [d]quart of wheat for a [e]denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius; and do not harm the oil and the wine.”

Fourth Seal: Widespread Death on Earth

7 When He opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature saying, “Come and see.” 8 So I looked, and behold, a pale horse. And the name of him who sat on it was Death, and Hades followed with him. And [f]power was given to them over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword, with hunger, with death, and by the beasts of the earth.

[theprayingteacher]

#Thankful #Gratitude

Thankful For The Basics1 Timothy 6:7-8New International Version7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Being thankful for the basics is an interesting topic. It’s an interesting and sort of complicated topic, to be exact. When we think of the basics our minds might go straight to necessities…

[tales-from-the-collection]

A Train Contact Info: [Fan Mail, Business, Autographs, & More]

A Train Contact Info: Fan Mail, Business, Autographs, & More A Train Contact Info Quick Reference Profession: Music Group AKA: Anthony Del Broccolo DOB: 22 Dec 1993 Primary Address:A TrainCrush Music Media Management, Inc.49 W 24th Street8th Floor 8New York, NY 10010-3545USA Secondary Address:Crush Music Media Management, Inc.(Music Artist Management Company)49 W 24th Street8th Floor 8New York,…

[themexicanduck]

Psalm 47:8New International Version

8 God reigns over the nations;     God is seated on his holy throne.

[battleforgodstruth]

Who Does God Justify and Save? - Pastor Patrick Hines Podcast

Who Does God Justify and Save? – Pastor Patrick Hines Podcast Romans 4:5-8New American Standard Bible5 But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness, 6 just as David also speaks of the blessing of the person to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: 7 “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds have been forgiven,And…

[petnews2day]

PHOTOS: Paw-tastic puppies and dog lovers enjoy 14th annual Woofstock Festival - WRIC ABC 8News

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PHOTOS: Paw-tastic puppies and dog lovers enjoy 14th annual Woofstock Festival - WRIC ABC 8News

PHOTOS: Paw-tastic puppies and dog lovers enjoy 14th annual Woofstock Festival  WRIC ABC 8News

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[pretta12000]

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