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Lohmann: 90-year-old WWII vet earns a following as a crooner
The chatter intensified until Parker Meadows, the man operating the karaoke system, introduced Charlie Hudgins, at which point the place grew quiet.
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Bill's Back Porch: Running on one leg
RICHMOND, VA -- Robin Yoder is an amputee, and an inspirational triathlete. Past coverage.
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Lohmann: Amputee Robin Yoder and the race of her life
Yoder, 50, who lost her right leg to cancer in August 2010, has been working her way back to the life she used to know, which included competing in triathlons.
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Lohmann: UR's Heilman to ride motorcycle around U.S. for 86th birthday
When he was 82, University of Richmond Chancellor, World War II veteran and proud Marine E. Bruce Heilman climbed aboard his Harley and, with flags waving and a do-rag tied around his gray hair, embarked on what became a 7,000-mile round trip across America.
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Lohmann column: Ray Jones rolls past obstacles to earn degree
Ray Jones just rolls. He rolls everywhere from his home in Church Hill. To get to school at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, he rolls down Venable.
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Bill's Back Porch: A gift of flowers
RICHMOND, VA -- Surprising a loved one with "May Baskets" is a tradition imported from Europe and preserved by at least one local family.
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Bill's Back Porch: Suite reward
RICHMOND, VA -- Still mourning the loss of his wife of 62 years, a long-time racing fan's spirits were lifted by the view from a corporate hospitality suite at RIR.
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Bill's Back Porch: Kid lit
RICHMOND, VA -- Reading books and poems to children can leave a lasting impression.
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LOHMANN: After 20 years, filmmakers fulfill story of Marii Hasegawa
The life of peace activist Marii Hasegawa, told in a new documentary, is one of dogged perseverance despite countless roadblocks and setbacks.
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Bill's Back Porch: Runners in the family
RICHMOND, VA -- For a slow-moving dad, it's a real kick to have a daughter finish the Boston Marathon.
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Lohmann: Creating a Richmond tradition of tai chi
Wilson Pitts has been teaching tai chi at Maymont on Saturday mornings since 1982.
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Bill's Back Porch: 104 birthdays and counting
RICHMOND, VA -- Meet Goldie Davis, still partying and playing cards past the century mark.
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Lohmann: Final days of an Oregon Hill landmark
The old Carter's Dry Goods and Notions building, damaged by fire last month, is about to be torn down.
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Bill's Back Porch: Unnatural bird nest
RICHMOND, VA -- Why would a swallow set up housekeeping in an artificial wreath on Bill Lohmann's front door?
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Lohmann column: Work that suits him to a T
It wasn't exactly like winning a $640 million lottery but for Jason St. Peter, having his artwork show up on the front of a T-shirt in Gap stores is something.
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Bill's Back Porch: Appreciation of history spans generations
Learning more about the Civil War can be a family activity. Special report: The Civil War
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LOHMANN: 'Auntie' was always there when you needed her
I assume a lot of people have a Lois in their lives. If they don't, they should.
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Bill's Back Porch: Dust bunnies
RICHMOND, VA -- Did you know there are more than fourteen words and phrases used to describe dirt under the bed?
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Bill's Back Porch: It's March Madness! Bracketology!
It's that season of the year when we find ourselves overwhelmed by paperwork. Tax season? Ha! It's March Madness! Bracketology!
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Lohmann: Paralyzed artist finds passion in his work
Jewelry maker Stephen Dalton might have wound up doing this kind of work anyway, regardless of the diving incident that left him paralyzed almost 30 years ago.
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Bill's Back Porch: Snow on the daffodils and riot police at the Capitol
RICHMOND, VA -- Bill Lohmann says there's more Madness in March than just basketball.
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A Christmas card, some stamps and two good buds
Richard Lanzillotti and Billy Snead have exchanged Christmas cards for more than 50 years. Actually, they've exchanged the same card since 1959.
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Bill Lohmann: A miracle and a reunion
Long before he met Delores Dandridge, Dr. George Meyerhoff encountered another patient whose name he doesn't remember but whose words resonate within him still.
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Bill's Back Porch: Ralph Stanley
RICHMOND, VA -- Here's one star who stayed grounded in his rural Virginia roots and true to his old-time musical tradition.
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Lohmann: Historic railroad bridge gets a facelift
High Bridge is a monster of a span 125 feet above the Appomattox River, an awe-inspiring erector set of construction wonder.
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