High court halts gay marriage in Virginia
On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court stepped in to keep the first same-sex marriages from happening in the Old Dominion.
Differing versions of fatal shooting compound problems in Ferguson
Eyewitness accounts broadcast widely have helped keep the pot boiling amid claims that Mr. Brown had his hands up when he was gunned down Aug. 9.
City dragging it
Officials in no rush to fix schools.
Again — Rage against police for civilian killing
People in the small predominantly black city near St. Louis began rioting and looting after the Saturday shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown Jr.
Black officers forced out of Army at higher rate
The Army is reducing its officer corps and the forced culling is taking a bigger toll on black officers than those of any other ethnic group, according to Army personnel documents.
Study: Harsh policies liked if black people are target
A new study suggests that public support for harsh criminal justice policies rises if those policies ensure more black people are kept behind bars.
Democrats choose Dance
Petersburg Democrats strongly backed Delegate Rosalyn R. Dance to be the Democratic candidate for 16th District Senate seat, previously held by Henry L. Marsh III.
Washington training camp is a business flop
If success means attracting people, then the Washington NFL franchise’s training camp is a winner. But if success is measured by economic activity, the camp does not appear to make the cut.
Testimony: McDonnell filed false loan documents
It may be the most damning evidence against former Gov. Bob McDonnell.
State NAACP stays mum, ineffective
Monday marks six months since King Salim Khalfani was ousted Feb. 18 as the executive director of the civil rights organization. Still, there is no sign the Virginia State Conference of the NAACP is ready to replace its fiery former …
Snafu temporarily halts Dance
Rosalyn R. Dance is still waiting to pop the champagne.
Second back-to-school event to offer free student supplies
Richmond students who still need school supplies will have another opportunity this weekend to get them without charge.
RPS facing $1 million city bill for stormwater
Amid all of its other problems, the Richmond School Board is now facing a $1 million charge for stormwater control.
McAuliffe ignores name controversy
Gov. Terry McAuliffe did his best Robert Griffin III imitation in dodging the controversy over the Washington football team’s racist nickname.
Governor steps up focus on children
Gov. Terry McAuliffe is forming a new “Children’s Cabinet’’ to focus on improving conditions for youths in Virginia.
