Minus named president at Eastern Shore Community College
Daryl Minus has been named president of Eastern Shore Community College, effective July 1, the Virginia Community College System announced last Thursday.
Tucker’s lasting contributions to medicine and patients’ rights
A new Virginia historical highway marker honoring Bruce Oliver Tucker was unveiled during a private ceremony Friday, May 30. The dedication brought together members of Tucker’s family, local officials, community members and health system leaders.
Early voting
Early in-person voting for the June 17 primary election continues through Saturday, June 14.
Youngkin sets Sept. 9 special election to fill Connolly’s seat in Congress
Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Tuesday set a special election for Sept. 9, 2025, to fill the congressional seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Gerry Connolly, a longtime Democratic fixture in Northern Virginia who passed away May 21 after …
Protesters rally in Minneapolis after federal operation sparks immigration raid fears
Dozens of protesters converged in the heart of the Latino community in Minneapolis on Tuesday after a large force of federal and local authorities wearing tactical gear conducted what they called a law enforcement action.
Election Coverage: Democratic candidates highlight education, equity and justice in LG primary
Virginia’s Democratic primary for lieutenant governor features several candidates, with the Richmond region playing a prominent role as two of the leading contenders have strong Central Virginia ties.
Second boil water advisory blamed on skipped maintenance
A failure to perform routine maintenance and a surge of poor-quality raw water entering Richmond’s treatment plant triggered the city’s second boil water advisory this year, city officials said Thursday.
Brothers graduate together after tragedy and triumph
Recently, brothers J.T. and Shea Davis crossed the graduation stage at Reynolds Community College, celebrating academic milestones that once seemed out of reach after a near-fatal car crash less than a year ago.
Survey finds up to 742 graves beneath Confederate marker
Preliminary ground-penetrating radar results have identified as many as 742 graves beneath the grounds of a Department of Public Utilities substation that features a controversial Confederate marker that underwent a costly renovation years earlier, according to a draft survey report. …
NPR sues over Trump order cutting off its funding, citing First Amendment
A collection of National Public Radio stations sued the Trump administration Tuesday, seeking to block an executive order that would cut off their federal funding.
Charles Rangel, longtime Harlem congressman and political trailblazer, dies at 94
Former U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel of New York, an outspoken, gravel-voiced Harlem Democrat who spent nearly five decades on Capitol Hill and was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, died Monday, May 27, 2025, at age 94.
Demonstrators in city push for end to Gaza violence
More than a dozen protesters gathered last Friday at the intersection of Belvidere and Broad streets to condemn the Israeli military’s recent ground operation in Gaza and the ongoing conflict.
Poll shows Spanberger with 17-point lead over Earle-Sears
Former congresswoman and Democratic nominee for governor Abigail Spanberger fared better with voters than current lieutenant governor and Republican nominee Winsome Earle-Sears, according to a Roanoke College poll released Thursday showing Spanberger leading Earle-Sears 43%-26%. This follows another poll published …
Mayor to unveil new CAO pick June 6 as interim leaders step in
Days after interim Chief Administrative Officer Sabrina Joy-Hogg stepped down, Richmond officials have announced who will fill her roles — both temporarily and permanently.
Richmond opens applications for $500 monthly income program
Applications are open for the fourth cohort of the Richmond Resilience Initiative, a guaranteed basic income program offering $500 per month to eligible residents for two years.
