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New sheriff in office // Antionette V. Irving is Richmond’s new sheriff. She took office Jan. 1, but was sworn in early in preparing to replace former Sheriff C.T. Woody Jr. Judge C.N. Jenkins Jr., chief judge of the Richmond Circuit Court, administers the oath of office to Sheriff Irving on Dec. 8 as her mother, Shirley, holds the Bible. Location: John Marshall Courts Building in Downtown.

New sheriff in office // Antionette V. Irving is Richmond’s new sheriff. She took office Jan. 1, but was sworn in early in preparing to …

Published on January 13, 2018
Cityscape // A family walks on the frozen edge of the James River on Sunday, evidence of the frigid conditions that gripped the city over the past two weeks. The first week in January saw temperatures average 17.8 degrees, the coldest for that week since the National Weather Service began taking measurements in Richmond at least 100 years ago. It also broke the average temperature record for the week of 21.1 degrees set in 1918. Good news: Richmond will enjoy ice-melting temperatures this week, with temperatures climbing into the 60s on Friday. The high is expected to be in the 50s Saturday for Gov.-elect Ralph S. Northam’s inauguration before plunging again to the 30s on Sunday and Monday.

Cityscape // A family walks on the frozen edge of the James River on Sunday, evidence of the frigid conditions that gripped the city over …

Published on January 13, 2018
Slippery slope
 // Jamon Lewis, 11, makes the snow fly as he slides down a steep slope at Forest Hill Park in South Side last Friday. The snow created fun, but also icy conditions that led school systems in the Richmond area to close through Tuesday. Classes resumed Wednesday. The cold and ice also caused power outages and froze water pipes in untold numbers of homes and businesses. Underground water infrastructure also cracked, shutting off the water supply in Church Hill, parts of Downtown and in nearby suburbs. On Monday and Tuesday, cracked water mains twice caused partial closure of Interstate 95 in Richmond as water flooded the highway.

Slippery slope // Jamon Lewis, 11, makes the snow fly as he slides down a steep slope at Forest Hill Park in South Side last …

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In a Facebook post, RRHA CEO T.K. Somanath, right, smiles as he poses with relatives at a Jan. 3 reception at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., as he and his wife vacationed in the Sunshine State.

In a Facebook post, RRHA CEO T.K. Somanath, right, smiles as he poses with relatives at a Jan. 3 reception at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, …

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James Alcorn reveals the name of the winner in the drawing for the House of Delegates 94th District race. The chairman of the state Board of Elections, a Democrat, picked the name in a random drawing last Thursday as provided for by state law to break the tie between three-term incumbent Republican Delegate David E. Yancey and Democratic challenger Shelly Simonds. The win assured Republicans a 51-49 majority in the House after the Democrats picked up 15 seats in the Nov. 7 election.

James Alcorn reveals the name of the winner in the drawing for the House of Delegates 94th District race. The chairman of the state Board …

Published on January 13, 2018
Jesse Frierson is ensuring that the Virginia State Conference of the NAACP will have a strong, vocal presence at the General Assembly.

Jesse Frierson is ensuring that the Virginia State Conference of the NAACP will have a strong, vocal presence at the General Assembly.

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New delegates Dawn M. Adams of Richmond and Hala S. Ayala of Woodbridge share a happy embrace. They are among the 34 female legislators — 28 in the House and six in the Senate — a record for the General Assembly.

New delegates Dawn M. Adams of Richmond and Hala S. Ayala of Woodbridge share a happy embrace. They are among the 34 female legislators — …

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Alexandria Delegate Charniele L. Herring joins members in taking the oath of office to begin a new term

Alexandria Delegate Charniele L. Herring joins members in taking the oath of office to begin a new term

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Fairfax Delegate Kathy Tran takes in the action on her first day as a legislator while her less than impressed baby, Elsie, naps.

Fairfax Delegate Kathy Tran takes in the action on her first day as a legislator while her less than impressed baby, Elsie, naps.

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Richmond Delegate Jeff M. Bourne applauds the start of the session.

Richmond Delegate Jeff M. Bourne applauds the start of the session.

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New Manassas Delegate Danica A. Roem, the state’s first openly transgender legislator, takes part in the Pledge of Allegiance.

New Manassas Delegate Danica A. Roem, the state’s first openly transgender legislator, takes part in the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Delegate Lamont Bagby, new chair of the 20-member Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, thoughtfully watches his colleagues.

Delegate Lamont Bagby, new chair of the 20-member Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, thoughtfully watches his colleagues.

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Virginia’s 40 senators start the new session with a standing ovation for Justin Fairfax, upper right, the soon-to-be lieutenant governor. He will be on the floor next week after he is inaugurated as the Senate’s presiding officer, replacing current Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam, who moves up to governor.

Virginia’s 40 senators start the new session with a standing ovation for Justin Fairfax, upper right, the soon-to-be lieutenant governor. He will be on the …

Published on January 13, 2018
An emotional Maurice Tyler, founder of Coaches Against Violence Everywhere and organizer of Monday’s Redemption Rally, talks about the deplorable conditions in which public housing residents are forced to live.

An emotional Maurice Tyler, founder of Coaches Against Violence Everywhere and organizer of Monday’s Redemption Rally, talks about the deplorable conditions in which public housing …

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Kanya N. Nash thinks its fine that some Creighton Court residents have had a chance to stay at a hotel free of charge because the heat failed in their public housing units.

Kanya N. Nash thinks its fine that some Creighton Court residents have had a chance to stay at a hotel free of charge because the …

Published on January 13, 2018