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Portsmouth council approves honorary renaming of Rapidan Street for Bishop Jerome L. Williams
Summary
Portsmouth City Council unanimously approved an honorary street-name designation to name a portion of Rapidan Street "Jerome L. Williams Way" after a public hearing in which neighbors and the applicant described the pastor's community work.
Portsmouth City Council voted unanimously to designate the portion of Rapidan Street between Greenwood Drive and Hancock Avenue as "Jerome L. Williams Way," following a public hearing and a presentation by the applicant.
Samuel Lawrie, representing New Testament Church Ministries, told the council the request honors Jerome L. Williams, the church's pastor, and described the pastor's local work and outreach. "A vote yes will show that Portsmouth is a progressive and forward-thinking city who honors its residents and their substantial contributions to the growth of the city of…
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