She’s got the power: Meet Monica Johnson, the strongest woman in Charlottesville


“Whenever I’m feeling down, I remind myself of what I’ve accomplished,” Johnson says. “I tell myself, “Monica, you pulled a truck that weights over 12,000 pounds. You’re amazing!” Photo: Amy and Jackson Smith

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