The community came together on Saturday to cut the ribbon on a new cafe that will be serving small batch, high quality food and coffee out of the South Side Depot in Petersburg. Owned by Merisa Shockey and Samuel Myers, The Station Cafe, a family operated eatery, will feature a revolving menu of specials, all homemade, as well as specialty pepperoni pinwheels and cheesecake. “Today we’re celebrating the vision of Merisa and Sam, who have poured their passion for great food and genuine hospitality into this cafe,” said Ashley Bachman, president of the Grant County Chamber of Commerce.
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The real reason Prince Harry wasn’t happy in Meghan Markle’s cringey World Series video
**Go Dodgers! Prince Harry Was Not So Happy as Meghan Markle Celebrated the 2025 World Series Win**
Prince Harry wasn’t exactly thrilled as his wife, Meghan Markle, and her friend, Kelly McKee Zajfen, celebrated the Los Angeles Dodgers’ victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series on Saturday. Now, it’s clear why.
“Best game ever! Sorry H your team didn’t win but mine did,” Zajfen wrote on her Instagram Stories Sunday while reposting Markle’s video. The message revealed that the Duke of Sussex, 41, is actually a Blue Jays fan.
In Markle’s clip, the former actress, 44, and Zajfen shrieked with excitement and jumped up and down as the Dodgers won Game 7. Markle then quickly moved over to kiss a disappointed-looking Harry, who stayed seated in the recliner chair and laughed at the girls’ celebration.
However, Markle’s critics accused her of “staging” the World Series clip on social media. Comments on X included: “Looks so fake,” “Staged,” and “Always clout chasing.”
One user sarcastically wrote, “This is irritating to see. Fake AF,” while another defended the moment, tweeting, “Of course it was NOT staged because, you know, the camera was perfectly positioned to capture everyone.” Yet another comment read, “Oh my gosh! Look how happy we are and so into each other. See, we have a friend and it’s not my bottle of wine.”
Markle and Harry also attended Game 4 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium last week. They sat together in the first row, with sports legends like Magic Johnson, who holds a 2.3 percent stake in the Dodgers, and Sandy Koufax, who pitched for the MLB team for 12 seasons, sitting behind them.
Later in that game, which saw the Blue Jays beat the Dodgers 6-2, fans reportedly booed Markle and Harry as they were shown on the stadium’s Jumbotron. Despite Harry seemingly rooting for the Blue Jays, he wore a Dodgers baseball cap to the event.
The Netflix stars relocated to California after stepping back from their royal duties and leaving the UK in 2020. They now reside in a $14 million mansion in Montecito with their children, Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4.
Back in 2022, Harry opened up about life in America during an interview on “Today” with Hoda Kotb. “Home for me, now, for the time being, is in the States,” he said. “And it really feels that way, as well. We’ve been welcomed with open arms and have got such a great community up in Santa Barbara.”
Harry has made several return trips to the UK over the past few years, including a visit in September when he met with his estranged father, King Charles.
https://nypost.com/2025/11/03/entertainment/why-prince-harry-wasnt-happy-alongside-meghan-markle-in-dodgers-world-series-video/
Thousands flock to NC Central University for homecoming with new safety measures in place
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — Thousands of people flocked to North Carolina Central University on Saturday for homecoming, which came with new security measures ahead of this year’s celebrations.
Despite the Eagles’ 35-26 loss to Delaware State, the energy and excitement for homecoming remained high. Many current and former students describe the event as a family reunion.
“Homecoming means the greatest four years of your life that we are able to reflect on with friends, family,” said Chelsea Ray, an NCCU Class of 2005 alum.
This year’s festivities were filled with Eagle Pride.
“People come from all over the country to Durham, North Carolina, every year to celebrate our homecoming,” shared NCCU senior Zion Tyson.
Quentin White, who graduated from NCCU in 2023, expressed gratitude for a safe and enjoyable homecoming experience.
“It’s amazing, man, being able to do something like this without any violence going on? It’s perfect,” he said.
The university implemented several changes this year to improve safety, following two separate shootings during last year’s homecoming weekend that left four people injured.
To enhance security, only faculty, staff, and students were allowed to park on campus during the festivities. Shuttle services were also provided from downtown Durham and Durham Tech to campus. Additionally, all music on campus ended at 6:30 p.m., and the campus closed down by 7 p.m.
ABC11 observed a significant law enforcement presence on campus from various agencies, as well as drones monitoring the Post Game Social on Saturday evening.
NCCU alum Lakeaya Lane appreciated the added safety measures.
“This area is about to be packed with people,” she said. “Knowing that you’re going to be safe and everybody can come and there’s still a place where everybody can be.”
NCCU senior Malcolm Reed agreed, offering advice to fellow Eagles celebrating homecoming this weekend.
“Stay safe out there. Don’t do nothing crazy. Don’t do nothing your mom wouldn’t approve of,” he said. “We’ll see you next year!”
https://abc11.com/post/nccu-eagle-pride-thousands-flock-nc-central-university-homecoming-new-safety-measures-place/18071925/
Enter to Win a Sabaton ‘Legends’ Vinyl Prize Pack!
How would you like to win a new vinyl prize package featuring the latest Sabaton album, *Legends*?
This exciting giveaway comes from the Loudwire Nights radio show as part of our Loudwire Record Club. The prize package is pretty impressive, starting with the *Legends* album itself.
The new record has just arrived and is available now. It has already spawned five singles, including “Templars,” “Hordes of Khan,” “The Duelist,” “Lighting at the Gates,” and the most recent effort, “Crossing the Rubicon,” which features Jonny Hawkins and Mark Vollelunga of Nothing More.
Speaking with Loudwire Nights host Chuck Armstrong recently, Sabaton’s singer Joakim Broden shared, “I love doing fun stuff and unexpected stuff and trying new stuff.”
Sabaton’s Par Sundstrom spearheaded the collaboration with the Nothing More guys, and Broden was very pleased with the results. “I’ve got to say, I was super impressed when I heard the results,” said the singer. “I’m the cranky guy. I would expect to go in there and say, ‘Yeah, that’s not very good. Change that.’ But in this case, no. I loved it.”
You can check out more of that Loudwire Nights chat with Sabaton’s singer below.
But a copy of the vinyl album is just the beginning of this prize package. Along with the *Legends* vinyl, the winner will receive:
– A vinyl slipmat
– Assorted postcards from Sabaton, signed by the members of the band
– An 11″ x 17″ poster
– A 16-page *Legends* booklet that includes facts about each legend mentioned in the album, along with the lyrics and artwork
### How to Enter
Getting in on this great Sabaton vinyl giveaway is simple. Just use the entry form at the bottom of this post to submit your contact details. If your name is chosen, we’ll reach out to you with instructions on how to claim your *Legends* vinyl prize package.
Be sure to enter soon, as this contest will end on **Wednesday, Oct. 22**.
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Along with the contest, Loudwire Nights will be celebrating the music of Sabaton during the Friday, Oct. 17 airing this week.
Tune in to Loudwire Nights with Chuck Armstrong nightly starting at 7 PM ET. You can listen anytime, from anywhere, right here or by downloading the Loudwire app.
Good luck!
https://loudwire.com/sabaton-legends-vinyl-prize-pack-contest/