Community Corner: Charlottesville Roller Derby

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Jason Crane talks with Britney Smears from Charlottesville Roller Derby. Don’t miss their home opener this Saturday (5/24) at 1 PM at Augusta Expo. CRD takes on Fredericksburg, followed by a second bout between DC Roller Derby and Ghost Fleet. It’s going to be an awesome day – be there!

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