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With several critically acclaimed games, an animated series, three movies, and more controversy than you might have thought possible from a pixelated tank top, Lara Croft is an entertainment legend.

Those who were fortunate enough to be there will never forget the moment when gymnast Li Ning soared towards the heavens to light the Beijing 2008 Olympic Cauldron.

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Franklin native and pastor Dr. Steven Blunt is inducted onto the Community Wall of Excellence, reflecting on how his hometown shaped his ministry and service across Virginia.

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