
Nail-biter
Joe Biden rallies for likely presidential win
Democrat Joe Biden apparently will be the next president.

Trammell, Spinks and Lambert squeeze out victories in City Council races
Tavarris J. Spinks, a specialist in information technology for health care, appears to have eked out a 26-vote victory to claim the vacant 2nd District City Council seat, according to unofficial results released Wednesday.

High prescription drug prices hitting hardest in communities of color
Dr. Leonard L. Edloe, a pharmacist of 50 years and pastor of a predominately Black church in Middlesex County, knows well the personal and professional sides of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. He also knows the astronomical costs of prescription medications and the related financial struggles.

Deadline for in-person early voting Saturday, Oct.31
Voting information
The presidential election, as well as contests for U.S. Senate, Congress, Richmond City Council and Richmond School Board, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

ELECTION 2020: Voters are asked to decide on 2 state constitutional amendments
Two state constitutional amendments are on every Virginia voter’s ballot along with candidates seeking office.

Gray ‘has articulated sound plans’
I love our iconic city. That is why I want the best person to lead it. That person is unquestionably Kim B. Gray.

Stoney ‘has a vision for our city’
Local government is tough. No leader is perfect. But Mayor Levar M. Stoney has led us through difficult times and managed government well with the resources available.

School Board choices
Like four years ago, the Richmond School Board will experience some turnover this election with three open seats.

City Council choices
Richmond City Council has had a full plate during the last four years dealing with issues and proposals ranging from the $1.5 billion Navy Hill Development Corp. Coliseum and Downtown development plan to an increase in the city meals tax to fund the construction of three new schools.

Abigail A. Spanberger for Congress
We endorse Rep. Abigail A. Spanberger of Henrico County for a second term in the U.S. House of Representatives representing the 7th District.

A. Donald McEachin for Congress
We strongly endorse 4th District Congressman A. Donald McEachin of Richmond for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Mark R. Warner for U.S. Senate
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner has served the people of Virginia aptly and ably since first being elected to the Senate in November 2008. He has kept fidelity to our community since he was governor of Virginia from 2002 to 2006.

Trunk or Treat canceled
The annual Halloween Trunk or Treat sponsored by the Richmond Sheriff’s Office is another casualty of the pandemic.

Richmond EMT and new American Doll face to be grand marshal of 37th Annual Christmas Parade
A Richmond woman who spends her days saving lives will be the grand marshal of the 37th Annual Richmond Christmas Parade, it has been announced.

Lewis Hamilton claims all-time win record in Formula One racing
Lewis Hamilton is the all-time leader of the pack for Formula One Grand Prix racing.

LaMelo Ball to be among top picks in NBA draft
LaMelo LaFrance Ball has a catchy name, a wealth of talent and a story like none other.

NSU to start football in February with slim schedule
A MEAC championship and a berth in the NCAA playoffs are among the goals for Norfolk State University football team during a delayed season.

Woman’s obituary: In lieu of flowers, ‘do not vote for Trump’
An obituary for a Minneapolis-area woman who died at age 93 included one specific request for her mourners: Do not vote for President Trump.

First Black student at R-MC shares honor with former college president
Randolph-Macon College has honored its first African-American student and its 13th president by naming a new academic building after them — Payne Hall.