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Parade of Lights // Festively decorated boats lighted up the James River and the Richmond skyline Saturday night during the 24th Annual Parade of Lights. About 13 boats participated in the lighted holiday boat parade despite a devastating fire last Friday at the Richmond Yacht Basin that destroyed several boats that were slated to be part of the event.

Parade of Lights // Festively decorated boats lighted up the James River and the Richmond skyline Saturday night during the 24th Annual Parade of Lights. …

Published on December 16, 2016
Courtesy of Jay Sharpe Holiday test run Jay Sharpe, right, and Kevin Stallings take a test drive on tricycles that will be given to Richmond children this holiday. The bikes are among 500 gifts donated at Mr. Sharpe’s third annual holiday party Dec. 8 to collect toys and presents for youngsters. Location: Trinity Baptist Church on North Side. The toys and gifts will be distributed through the church’s Prison Ministry. The event was co-hosted by Mr. Sharpe, a Downtown jeweler, and Antoinette Essa of WTVR CBS 6.

Courtesy of Jay Sharpe Holiday test run Jay Sharpe, right, and Kevin Stallings take a test drive on tricycles that will be given to Richmond …

Published on December 16, 2016
Expansive pin oak in South Side

Expansive pin oak in South Side

Published on December 16, 2016
Rendering by Kendall/Heaton Associates Changing the skyline Work began Monday on this 20-story, sail-shaped office tower that Dominion Resources is constructing in Downtown. The building, which is expected to have 1,000 employees and four floors of parking underground, is to open in 2019 in the block bounded by Cary, 6th, 7th and Canal streets. Dominion and the builders, Hourigan Construction Inc. of Richmond and Clayco Corp. of St. Louis, are promising that minority firms will play a significant role in the development. Dominion has hired Kenneth Johnson of the marketing and public relations firm Johnson Inc. as a diversity consultant. Dominion has yet to release the cost for the building, but it is projected to be around $100 million.

Rendering by Kendall/Heaton Associates Changing the skyline Work began Monday on this 20-story, sail-shaped office tower that Dominion Resources is constructing in Downtown. The building, …

Published on December 16, 2016
Above is a view of the Pulse, the vehicle GRTC will use to carry passengers on the 7.6-mile, Bus Rapid Transit line between Rocketts Landing and The Shops at Willow Lawn. GRTC showed off the bus — the first of 10 — last Friday at its South Side headquarters and depot on Belt Boulevard. Fueled by compressed natural gas, the bus will run more quietly than diesel vehicles. As the photo at right shows, the Pulse interior and seating resemble those of existing buses. One big difference: No fares will be collected inside. Riders will pay at one of the 14 stations before boarding.

Above is a view of the Pulse, the vehicle GRTC will use to carry passengers on the 7.6-mile, Bus Rapid Transit line between Rocketts Landing …

Published on December 16, 2016
Budding ballerinas // Lively dancers perform during “Clara’s Christmas Gift,” a Christian-inspired version of “The Nutcracker” by The Dance Candle Academy of Performing and Sacred Arts. The academy held two performances last Saturday at Virginia Union University. Please see story, more photos, B3.

Budding ballerinas // Lively dancers perform during “Clara’s Christmas Gift,” a Christian-inspired version of “The Nutcracker” by The Dance Candle Academy of Performing and Sacred …

Published on December 16, 2016
“It is now game time. Everything up to this point was in preparation for the game,” Roland S. Martin, host of TV One’s daily morning show NewsOne Now, tells Virginia State University graduates at last Saturday’s Fall Commencement.

“It is now game time. Everything up to this point was in preparation for the game,” Roland S. Martin, host of TV One’s daily morning …

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Published on December 16, 2016
Tiny dance partners move gracefully during a scene at Virginia Union University.

Tiny dance partners move gracefully during a scene at Virginia Union University.

Published on December 16, 2016
the Dance Candle Academy of Performing and Sacred Arts founder Karen Watkins Rios, center, performs a perfect relevé with her dancers during “Clara’s Christmas Gift” on Saturday.

the Dance Candle Academy of Performing and Sacred Arts founder Karen Watkins Rios, center, performs a perfect relevé with her dancers during “Clara’s Christmas Gift” …

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Kevasia Taylor, 5, center, takes a break from shopping to rattle off her detailed Christmas list to Santa Claus, while 10-year-old Quanasia Hubbard waits to share her list during the Prince Hall Masons’ Operation Santa Claus last Saturday. Location: Walmart on Sheila Lane in South Side.

Kevasia Taylor, 5, center, takes a break from shopping to rattle off her detailed Christmas list to Santa Claus, while 10-year-old Quanasia Hubbard waits to …

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Isaiah Todd, Greg Jones, Isaiah Anderson

Isaiah Todd, Greg Jones, Isaiah Anderson

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At the Aron Stewart Day ceremony in February 1974, the University of Richmond basketball star is presented with a trophy by UR President E. Bruce Heilman, while former Coach Mac Pitt, far left, applauds.

At the Aron Stewart Day ceremony in February 1974, the University of Richmond basketball star is presented with a trophy by UR President E. Bruce …

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Ms. Sheppard

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Ms. Lynch

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Chris Thaxton, right, escorts his parents, Karlos and Angela “Angie” Johnson, center, and sister, Taylor, onto the field during the Springers’ Senior Night ceremony Nov. 4. Mrs. Johnson, a longtime athletic booster, succumbed to bladder cancer just days later on Nov. 12. She was 45.

Chris Thaxton, right, escorts his parents, Karlos and Angela “Angie” Johnson, center, and sister, Taylor, onto the field during the Springers’ Senior Night ceremony Nov. …

Published on December 16, 2016
Highland Springs High School varsity football players celebrate their back-to-back Division 5 state football championship win on Dec. 10 at Hampton University. The Springers clinched the title for the second time, beating Stone Bridge High School of Loudoun County 35-29.

Highland Springs High School varsity football players celebrate their back-to-back Division 5 state football championship win on Dec. 10 at Hampton University. The Springers clinched …

Published on December 16, 2016
Courtesy of Chris Thaxton

Courtesy of Chris Thaxton

Published on December 16, 2016
Senior Chris Thaxton, the Highland Springs High School wide receiver who scored the winning touchdown giving the Springers the state football title, stands Wednesday amid banners of the championship team members showcased outside the Henrico County school. Below, the football helmet worn by Thaxton is adorned with a purple ribbon, angel wings and the insignia “AngieStrong,” honoring his mother and team booster, Angela “Angie” Johnson.

Senior Chris Thaxton, the Highland Springs High School wide receiver who scored the winning touchdown giving the Springers the state football title, stands Wednesday amid …

Published on December 16, 2016