Lauretta Crawley remembered for compassion and innovation
Whether breaking barriers in health care, building family businesses or gathering loved ones around her table, Lauretta Crawley moved through life with uncommon skill and boundless heart, according to those who knew and loved her.
Downtown Ashland launches ‘The Great Raccoon Hunt’
Downtown Ashland has turned a local raccoon’s viral fame into a holiday scavenger hunt.
‘Nutcracker’ continues holiday run at Carpenter Theatre
Richmond Ballet’s annual production of “The Nutcracker” is being presented at the Carpenter Theatre through Dec. 23, marking the company’s continuation of a signature holiday tradition.
VUU track and field posts standout results at indoor opener
Virginia Union University’s track and field teams opened the indoor season with a surge of early success, highlighted by multiple school records, event wins and breakout performances across two meets.
Student-athletes honored at Maxie Awards banquet
Richmond’s student-athletes were celebrated Dec. 3 during the third annual Maxie Awards banquet at the Robinson Theater Community Arts Center.
Applications open for Richmond Poet Laureate position
With less than a year remaining in the city’s current Poet Laureate term, Richmond officials have opened applications for the next poet to serve in the role.
Spanberger picks Candi King as Secretary of the Commonwealth
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday named Del. Candi Mundon King as Virginia’s next Secretary of the Commonwealth, choosing a lawmaker and longtime community advocate to oversee constituent services and state board appointments in the incoming administration.
SCC taps former journalist Greg Weatherford as communications director
Greg Weatherford has been named the communications director for the Virginia State Corporation Commission. He replaces Andy Farmer, who retired this year.
Kamala Harris to appear in Richmond to discuss ‘107 Days’
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Richmond on Feb. 2 for a conversation inspired by her bestselling book, “107 Days.”
School Board seeks interim 6th district representative
The 6th District seat on the Richmond School Board will soon have a new occupant, at least temporarily, as the board begins the search to fill the vacancy left by Shonda Harris-Muhammed’s resignation effective Dec. 31.
Fritz Sassine named director of Division of Legislative Automated Systems
Fritz Sassine has been named director of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems at Capitol Square in Richmond, the Virginia General Assembly announced.
Trooper breaks window to pull driver from burning Tesla
A Virginia state trooper, along with several Good Samaritans, helped rescue a Maryland man from a burning Tesla early Friday.
Indigenous artifacts returned by the Vatican are now at a Canadian museum
A selection of Inuit artifacts returned by the Vatican is now at the Canadian Museum of History, after First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders for years called for the repatriation of Indigenous items.
Celebrating its first century, Xavier University of Louisiana perseveres as Catholic HBCU
Once a week, the Rev. Mitchell J. Stevens, a Baptist minister and the interfaith chaplain at Xavier University of Louisiana, hosts an intimate gathering for students at the New Orleans school’s University Center to discuss campus life over coffee and doughnuts.
Personality: Linzy George
Spotlight on Richmond host of CreativeMornings
Linzy George’s story didn’t begin in Richmond, but that’s where her passion for community involvement continues to grow.
Library of Virginia plans major renovation of downtown building
The Library of Virginia is planning a major renovation of its downtown Richmond building at 800 E. Broad St., reimagining more than 112,000 square feet on the first and second floors to improve accessibility, flexibility and community engagement.
A’ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following 4th WNBA MVP
A’ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again in 2025, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons.
Secretariat’s early training grounds preserved in Virginia
Nearly 350 acres of farmland where Triple Crown champion Secretariat once roamed as a colt will remain permanently protected, preserving one of the most important landscapes in thoroughbred racing history.
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