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Oct 7, 2025

Francine the Lowe’s cat returns home after NC adventure

Francine the calico cat is back at a Virginia Lowe’s after hopping a truck to North Carolina and being rescued by employees.

Apr 29, 2025

Big Lots reopening 10 stores in Virginia

Big Lots returns with 132 store reopenings across 14 states in May, including stores in Chesapeake, Chester, Fredericksburg, Front Royal, Martinsville, North Chesterfield, North Prince George, Waynesboro, Winchester and Yorktown.

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