Category Archives: Stephanie’s Scoop

Nine Year Old Boy with Cerebral Palsy and Autism Completes Marathon on Walker

Nine Year Old Boy with Cerebral Palsy and Autism Completes Marathon on Walker

Tobias Weller, a 9-year-old from England with Autism and Cerebal Palsey, finished a full 26.2-mile marathon-length relay.  His fundraiser page states: Tobias is nine years old and is an intelligent, quirky, happy little boy with an amazing sense of humour and level of determination. He has Cerebral Palsy and Autism so he faces many challenges on…Read More

Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton and More to Perform Virtually Tonight on CMT Celebrates Our Heroes

Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton and More to Perform Virtually Tonight on CMT Celebrates Our Heroes

Blake Shelton, Gary Sinise, Jake Owen, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Lee Brice, Olivia Munn, Reba McEntire, Scarlett Johansson, Sean Penn, and Zac Brown will perform virtually tonight on CMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special. Also scheduled to appear: Brandi Carlile, Brothers Osborne, Darius Rucker, Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Sam Hunt, Tim McGraw, and Thomas Rhett, with cameos from Carrie Underwood, Kristen Bell, and Lauren Daigle. The virtual tribute recognizes COVID-19…Read More

Disney World Enlists STAR WARS Stormtroopers to Enforce Social Distancing [VIDEO]

Disney World Enlists STAR WARS Stormtroopers to Enforce Social Distancing [VIDEO]

To help enforce social distancing restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, Walt Disney World has enlisted Stormtroopers from “Star Wars.”   On May 20, parts of its Disney World reopened, including outdoor restaurants, entertainment venues, and its shopping district, Disney Springs. Visitors must now follow rules that require all guests to wear face coverings, pass fever tests, and…Read More

Hampton Roads and Most of Virginia Will Move Into Phase 2 of Reopening Friday

Hampton Roads and Most of Virginia Will Move Into Phase 2 of Reopening Friday

Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that most of Virginia will enter phase 2 of Virginia’s coronavirus reopening plan on Friday, June 5, Richmond and Northern Virginia, which just entered phase 1 this past Friday, May 29, will not be included. Though it also just entered phase 1 on May 29, Accomack County on the Eastern Shore will…Read More

The Virginia Zoo Welcomes Baby Giraffe and Need Your Help Naming It!

The Virginia Zoo Welcomes Baby Giraffe and Need Your Help Naming It!

Norfolk, Va. – The Virginia Zoo welcomed a Masai giraffe calf on May 26, 2020. At birth, the baby weighed 146 pounds, and stood about six feet tall. Mom, Noelle, is an attentive parent and the calf is nursing regularly and the two are bonding well. The Zoo’s male giraffe, Billy, is the father. Keeper…Read More