Smoltz returns to Richmond for Flying Squirrels’ opener
Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz will return to Richmond to throw out the ceremonial first pitch opening night for the Flying Squirrels on April 4, 2025, the team announced Monday.
Colonial Downs sets race season schedule
Colonial Downs will host a record 44 days of live racing in 2025 including Virginia’s first Kentucky Derby qualifier on March 15.
Boxing’s next generation stars in Richmond’s national championships
Richmond’s Nnajai Wright and six Olympians shined at the 2024 USA Boxing National Championships, which concluded Saturday at the Greater Richmond Convention Center after a week of intense competition featuring nearly 900 boxers from across the country.
Oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sells for over $5M
The oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sold for more than $5 million at an auction last Wednesday.
Senate passes McClellan’s bill to rename Petersburg Post Office
The U.S. Senate has passed Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan’s (VA-04) first standalone bill, H.R. 7385, to rename the Petersburg Post Office as the John Mercer Langston United States Postal Service Building.
Cousins announces re-election bid for House of Delegates
Democratic Delegate Rae Cousins announced her re-election campaign for the 79th District in Virginia’s House of Delegates last week.
VSU volleyball lands 4 on Academic All-District Team
Four members of the Virginia State University volleyball team have been named to the Academic All-District Team by the College Sports Communicators.
Free community testing for COVID-19 continues
For the week ending Saturday, Dec. 14, COVID-19 accounted for .8% of all emergency department visits in Virginia, with overall respiratory illness levels moderate and stable compared to previous data.
Virginia State Police investigates drone activity, calls for public cooperation
Virginia State Police is investigating more than 150 reports of drone activity across the Commonwealth this month.
Kickers’ 2025 schedule includes 5 home matches with new clubs
As the largest season in USL League One history looms, the Richmond Kickers are gearing up for a milestone-filled 2025 campaign.
Corrections ombudsman to prioritize Red Onion prison probe
Mistreatment allegations spark investigation into supermax facility
Virginia’s top investigatory body is turning its attention to Red Onion State Prison following alarming reports of self-harm and poor conditions at the supermax facility in Wise County.
Man sues city of Memphis and police officers for wrongful conviction in music club robbery
A man who spent more than 20 years behind bars before he was exonerated of robbing a Memphis music club is suing the city and 10 police officers, alleging they made up evidence that led to his wrongful conviction and lengthy prison sentence.
Black church coalition names reparations, voting, health equity among priorities
The Conference of National Black Churches has called on African American congregations to embrace a list of priorities — from “government-sponsored reparations” to improved access to health care — as they move out of a pandemic era and into an election year.
Personality: Nakeina E. Douglas-Glenn
Spotlight on the board chair of Health Brigade
As a proud alumnus, Nakeina E. Douglas-Glenn exemplifies Virginia Tech’s motto, “That I May Serve,” through her career and community service. She is deeply committed to making a positive impact for the betterment of her community.
‘Threads of Humanity’ explores homelessness through art at museum
Liberated Arts Foundation is presenting a pop-up exhibition highlighting the stories of homelessness with contemporary artwork at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia.
Analysis: Risky onside kick highlights NFL’s ‘dead play’ dilemma
The NFL was already planning to explore the onside kick before Dan Campbell made a regrettable decision to try one at an unusual time.
Family of W.I. Johnson celebrates street renaming honoring late mortician
The life of a man who served Richmond’s Black community in times of death will be memorialized Friday, as the city of Richmond will honor mortician William Isaac Johnson Sr. with a street renaming in the 100 block of W. Leigh Street.
Youngkin serving up tax relief for tipped workers with new plan
Gov. Glenn Youngkin visited McLean’s Restaurant in Scott’s Addition on Monday where he donned an apron and served breakfast after announcing a budget proposal that would eliminate state income taxes on cash and electronic tips. If passed, Virginia would become the first state in the nation to implement such a policy.
State leaders push bold plan for better maternal care across Virginia
State legislators announced plans to improve maternal health and care across Virginia during a Monday press conference, highlighting key elements of the “Virginia Momnibus” legislative package ahead of the upcoming General Assembly session.
Swansboro Elementary holds financial literacy night for parents, students
Dorisa Sanderson, a math instructional coach for Swansboro Elementary School, acted as a salesperson for the school’s first financial literacy workshop last Thursday evening to teach students critical thinking skills when spending money and basic math skills.
