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Street Renamed After Senator Lucas
All photos 📷 by Paulette Shipman-Singleton
During a ceremony on Sept. 29 in Portsmouth, a street near the new Rivers Casino in Portsmouth was named in honor of State Senator Louise Lucas. The outdoor street signing unveiling featured Lucas, Rep. Bobby Scott, State Senator Mamie Locke and Portsmouth Vice Mayor Lisa Lucas-Burke. The I.C. Norcom marching band also played at the ceremony.
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