While the Hollywood machine is fueled by star power, sometimes an actor gets pushed out of a franchise that they helped build.

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BRISTOL, Va. — Labor Day weekend, the traditional end of summer, affords an opportunity to reflect on some of this year’s most significant and impactful local stories, all of which have played out ...