The last few days have consisted of some really strange news stories:
Bat-Killing Cave Fungus has caused the Commonwealth to issue a warning against human spelunking, i.e. exploring caves. The fungus, called “white-nose syndrome” has already killed hundreds of thousands of bats. [WCAV]
Did you know that a Lynchburg inmate escaped from a rope he made out of bed sheets. Doesn’t that only happen in the movies? He was captured in Atlanta. [WCAV]
A 22 year old PVCC student is trying to get on City Council. Dude, don’t sell your soul so early! You have to wait until you are at least 30. Either way, you are badass. [NBC29]
Hoskeletor’s father, Halsey Minor is bidding $200 million for the Preakness race track. WTF. [UNCUS]
If you are stealing cattle from your neighbor, it’s probably best to not auction it at the local livestock auction. [UNCUS]
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Heard on the radio they changed the locks on the Gravity Lounge last night. All shows cancelled.