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Drumming, dancing, food and fellowship were part of the Chickahominy Tribe’s 63rd annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow last weekend in Charles City County. Many people dressed in native garments for the cultural event, which also was enjoyed by Gov. Terry McAuliffe, who made brief remarks, and U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine. Fry bread, jewelry, clothing and paintings were on display and for sale.

Drumming, dancing, food and fellowship were part of the Chickahominy Tribe’s 63rd annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow last weekend in Charles City County. Many people …

Published on October 3, 2014
Re-enactment at historic New Market Heights, historic battle took place Sept. 29-30, 1864. Its significance: Fourteen members of the U.S. Colored Troops, from five different regiments, were awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the battle.

Re-enactment at historic New Market Heights, historic battle took place Sept. 29-30, 1864. Its significance: Fourteen members of the U.S. Colored Troops, from five different …

Published on October 3, 2014
Raindrops on Downtown window

Raindrops on Downtown window

Published on October 3, 2014
Travelers soon will have access to inexpensive overnight accommodations in Downtown. Workers are busy on the HI Richmond Hostel. Location: 7 N. 2nd St. The building, designed to provide affordable food and lodging for students, workers, travelers and others, is scheduled for completion by summer 2015. Hostelling International USA is raising funds to complete the project.

Travelers soon will have access to inexpensive overnight accommodations in Downtown. Workers are busy on the HI Richmond Hostel. Location: 7 N. 2nd St. The …

Published on October 3, 2014
The State Fair of Virginia lights up the sky, as rides and colorful concessions welcome revelers on a cool autumn night. The annual event runs through Sunday, Oct. 5, at Meadow Event Park in Caroline County. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Sunday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

The State Fair of Virginia lights up the sky, as rides and colorful concessions welcome revelers on a cool autumn night. The annual event runs …

Published on October 3, 2014
Victor L. Rogers

Victor L. Rogers

Published on October 3, 2014
Views of 2nd Street Festival 2013

Views of 2nd Street Festival 2013

Published on October 3, 2014
Esther Mahlangu's paintings at VMFA

Esther Mahlangu's paintings at VMFA

Published on October 3, 2014
Esther Mahlangu, an artist-in-residence at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, used brushes made from chicken feathers to paint the two 9-by-15-foot murals, which now are part of VMFA’s permanent collection.

Esther Mahlangu, an artist-in-residence at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, used brushes made from chicken feathers to paint the two 9-by-15-foot murals, which now …

Published on October 3, 2014

Published on October 3, 2014
Jack J. Pollard Jr. poses in his first store, The Peanut Shoppe at 2nd and Broad streets, with the Planters’ icon, Mr. Peanut. Mr. Pollard’s son, Daryl, was wearing the costume and entertained customers in the shop.

Jack J. Pollard Jr. poses in his first store, The Peanut Shoppe at 2nd and Broad streets, with the Planters’ icon, Mr. Peanut. Mr. Pollard’s …

Published on October 3, 2014
Secret Service Director Julia Pierson testifies Tuesday on Capitol Hill.

Secret Service Director Julia Pierson testifies Tuesday on Capitol Hill.

Published on October 3, 2014
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack, left, and Richmond Schools Superintendent Dana T. Bedden converse while eating broccoli Monday at Carver Elementary School.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack, left, and Richmond Schools Superintendent Dana T. Bedden converse while eating broccoli Monday at Carver Elementary School.

Published on October 3, 2014
Huguenot defenders corral a George Wythe ball carrier in Friday night’s game at Armstrong High School.

Huguenot defenders corral a George Wythe ball carrier in Friday night’s game at Armstrong High School.

Published on October 3, 2014