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Joe Morrissey announces run for office, three years after saying he was done with politics (WTVR) 

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Baby giraffes found safe after disappearing from Natural Bridge Zoo (WDBJ) 

Petersburg casino revenue bounces back in May (The Progress-Index)* 

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