Free, virtual panel to discuss slave housing sites
Historic Richmond, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving, rehabbing and revitalizing the city, is hosting a free virtual panel next week titled “The History and Documentation of Slave Housing in Virginia.”
Jordan Lawlar snagged sixth in MLB draft
The Arizona Diamondbacks are hoping fleet-footed Jordan Lawlar will be their shortstop of the future.
Former NBA player-coach Reggie Theus named AD, coach at Bethune-Cookman
Bethune-Cookman University is hoping a big-name former athlete will lead to big-time success in athletic competition.
Stanley Cup champs Tampa Bay Lightning made history with all-Black forward line
The Tampa Bay Lightning made headlines July 8 by capturing their second straight National Hockey League Stanley Cup.
The U.S. men’s basketball team is headed to the Tokyo Olympics with a chip on its shoulder, but with history on its side.
The U.S. men’s basketball team is headed to the Tokyo Olympics with a chip on its shoulder, but with history on its side.
At 16, Jalen Lewis is youngest baller to sign pro contract in U.S. history
Jalen Lewis has become the youngest professional basketball player in U.S. history.
Ambassadors needed for Washington Football Team training camp
The Washington Football Team is looking for volunteers to serve as ambassadors at its training camp in Richmond Tuesday, July 27, through Saturday, July 31.
Richmond and Henrico health districts host immunization, school physical clinics
The Richmond and Henrico health districts are hosting clinics for school-age students to get vaccines and physicals.
Court ruling allows handgun sales to 18- to 20-year-olds
If you are old enough to vote, you are old enough to own a handgun, a panel of the Richmond-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided Tuesday.
RPS names four new principals
Richmond’s George Wythe High School and three elementary schools will have new principals in the fall.
Staffing shortages leads to temporary state mental hospital shutdown
Virginia temporarily closed admissions at five mental hospitals last week amid a staffing crisis. The move will allow the hospitals to reduce the number of patients through attrition, not discharges, until there are enough employees to care for patients safely, an official said.
Elections Board chair says state law was followed in certifying House candidates
The chairman of the Virginia Board of Elections defended the June 30 board action to allow some late-filing Republican nomi- nees for House of Delegate seats to make the Nov. 2 ballot. Chairman Robert H. Brink also rejected any claim that racial preference was involved in the decision-making.
Barbers strike at Fort Lee and Fort Pickett after attempts to cut pay
Military personnel at Fort Lee and Fort Pickett in Virginia are struggling to get haircuts.
Can you spell ‘historic?’
Zaila Avant-garde, 14, is first African-American Scripps National Spelling Bee winner
Zaila Avant-garde twirled around in a spin, her smile radiating from the clear braces covering her teeth as confetti fell from the ceiling. The 14-year-old from Harvey, La., had reason to twirl and spin, and most importantly, she had more than enough reasons to smile.
Chris Paul wants NBA championship ring
While it would seem he has it all, Chris Paul has a conspicuously empty space in his jewelry box.
Educator, counselor Susie Banian succumbs at 82
Susie Ann Banian, a veteran Richmond teacher and guidance counselor who also sang in multiple church and community choirs, has died.
Personality: Julian M. Day
Spotlight on 2021 Henrico County Firefighter of the Year
After nearly a decade of service in multiple localities, Julian M. Day received a new kind of spotlight last month.
Misinformation, distrust keep Black vaccination rates low
In the world of sports, winning the game in the homestretch sometimes seems the toughest part of the challenge. That certainly is the case with getting people immunized against the deadly COVID-19 virus, public health and government officials are finding.
Goldman files challenge to November House of Delegates elections
Instead of being elected for two years, winners of the 100 Virginia House of Delegates seats in November would only get one year in office if Paul Goldman has his way.
