VUU keeps breaking records
Virginia Union University may have set a record for setting records this past school year. Coach Franck Charles’ male and female athletes seemed to take turns rewriting the Panthers’ record book for cross country and track and field.
Panthers survive the portal
Virginia Union University seems to have weathered the worst of the portal storm this basketball offseason.
UR Hall of Fame basketball player, radio, TV analyst Beckwith dies at 60
Greg Beckwith, who served as University of Richmond’s basketball radio and television analyst for more than 20 years following his hall of fame career as a UR guard, died Friday at age 60.
New Hampton Jazz and Music Festival plays up diverse lineup
Taking a cue from a popular Richmond event, the long-running Hampton Jazz Festival has changed its name. The 50-year-old festival, originally a celebration of Hampton University, is now the Hampton Jazz and Music Festival. Over the years, it has featured top names in soul, pop and jazz.
Richmond native named 2024 Presidential Scholar in the Arts
Christian Trimmingham, a senior from Richmond studying at Interlochen Arts Academy, has been selected as a 2024 Presidential Scholar in the Arts. Awarded by the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars, this honor recognizes Christian as one of the top 20 high school artists in the United States.
Shock, outrage follow after VSU debate scrapped
A historic presidential debate months in the making at Virginia State University may not be happening. News of its probable cancellation prompted surprise and disappointment from the university and condemnation from current and former political leaders across the state.
Personality: Xolani Sivunda
Spotlight on ART 180’s first international Artist in Residence
Xolani Sivunda doesn’t remember a time when he wasn’t honing his art skills. His joy of art strengthened at age 10 when he would replicate images of soccer players he saw in sports magazines. Ever since he hasn’tstopped pursuing his dreams and using anything he had to channel his artistic talent.
Biden administration canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers
The Biden administration is canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers through a combination of existing programs.
Still no date for School Board mandatory training
In a May 20 meeting, the Richmond School Board after much discussion, failed to schedule governance training by the Virginia School Board Association to come into compliance with state requirements. Without the required training, the School Board risks the loss of some state funding.
Richmond leaders consider gun violence program at meeting
Potential solutions for gun violence in Richmond were shared with hopeful and current city leadership Monday evening during a roundtable at Third Street Bethel AME Church.
New laws on marijuana, police and education start July 1
Concerned about how cannabis use could affect your job? Interested in more education opportunities for your children? Hoping to save money on critical items during the annual sales tax holiday?
Inspector general investigating City Elections Office
The Richmond Electoral Board met with the city’s inspector general in a closed session last week following allegations of nepotism and financial improprieties in the Elections Office led by Registrar Keith Balmer.
AME official Jerome V. Harris dies under a cloud of alleged corruption
The Rev. Jerome V. Harris, a retired general officer of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, died in Memphis, Tenn,, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. At his death, Rev. Harris was involved in a lawsuit with the denomination over alleged mishandling of the church’s retirement pension funds.
Williams shines on diamond, gridiron
Jimmy Williams does double duty for Virginia State University, and he handles it quite well. The versatile freshman from Durham’s Hillside High wears two hats — or rather a helmet and ballcap — for the Trojans.
Memorial Day 2024 holiday closings
In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, please note the following:
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week of Saturday, May 18, confirmed hospital admissions for COVID-19 in Virginia dropped 16.3% from the previous week. No deaths associated with COVID-19 were reported statewide that week. COVID-19 wastewater levels in Central Virginia remain below detection. Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.
RPS graduation schedule, procedures
Graduation ceremonies for Richmond Public Schools will be at the Greater Richmond Convention Center or Virginia Union University. All graduation attendees must follow a set of protocols, including going through metal detectors, no loitering, no re-entry and only bringing clear gallon-size Ziploc bags. Graduates cannot enter the venue in regalia and attendees must exit the premises immediately after the ceremony.
