Voter empowerment, social justice take center stage at rally
Chants for justice, equality and voting rights echoed through downtown Richmond on Sunday as about 100 residents marched from Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School to the state Capitol in the first “United We Stand” March and Rally for Voter …
Equipment failure delays Richmond utility bills for about 5,000 customers
An equipment malfunction has forced the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to delay billing for roughly 5,000 customers on the city’s South Side. The department discovered the issue Oct. 17 and paused billing to avoid issuing inaccurate statements.
General Assembly passes initial vote on redistricting measure
An amendment that would allow the General Assembly to redraw Virginia’s congressional districts passed its first hurdle Friday afternoon, when state senators voted 21-16 along party lines to approve it after about three hours of floor discussion.
NAACP Virginia State Conference names new leadership
The NAACP Virginia State Conference has elected new officers for the 2025-27 term during its 90th annual convention Oct. 24-26 in Richmond.
Chesterfield School Board announces interim Clover Hill representative
The Chesterfield County School Board appointed Jenna Darby as the interim representative for the Clover Hill District, effective Jan. 1, following the announced resignation of Dorothy Heffron, who is stepping down after controversy over a social media post. Her resignation …
Ceremony at Virginia War Memorial to honor Commonwealth’s veterans
The Virginia War Memorial will host the 69th annual Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 on the memorial’s grounds at 621 S. Belvidere St.
Virginia practitioners can now access accredited medical cannabis training
As more Virginians turn to medical cannabis for relief, health care practitioners are being asked increasingly about its benefits, risks and potential drug interactions, but many lack formal training.
Petersburg casino hosting job fairs as opening of first phase nears
As construction continues on the new Live! Casino Virginia, the developers are launching a series of community career fairs to prepare for the first phase of the resort’s opening.
Griffith to lead Germanna Community College
Germanna Community College is turning to an experienced Florida higher education leader, Tashika Griffith, to guide the school as its next president starting in January.
MacKenzie Scott gives Virginia State University $50M gift
Virginia State University has received a $50 million gift from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the largest single donation in the school’s 143-year history and the second major contribution from Scott in less than five years.
Plans for Shockoe Project memorial, plaza advance
The City of Richmond’s Planning Commission on Monday, Nov. 3 approved conceptual plans for a memorial to the Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground and finalized designs for Reconciliation Plaza improvements, two key components of The Shockoe Project.
Board of Supervisors to appoint LeQuan Hylton as interim supervisor
In the wake of the death of five-term Dale District Supervisor James M. “Jim” Holland, members of the Chesterfield board plan to appoint LeQuan Hylton as interim supervisor for the district.
Civil rights groups sue Virginia over rejected student voter registrations
Civil rights groups have filed a federal lawsuit in Virginia alleging that state and local election officials are unlawfully rejecting student voter registration forms because they lack dormitory names, room numbers or campus mailbox information — details that the groups …
Lawmakers debate redrawing congressional maps in special session
The halls of the Virginia General Assembly are abuzz with activity and arguments this week, as state senators and delegates returned for a special session that could reshape the state’s congressional districts.
Virginia SNAP substitute to roll out weekly through November
Virginia’s budget surplus will fund a state-level replacement for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program should the federal government shutdown continue into November, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday.
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