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Sam Howerton, left, and Ryan Gardner, displaying their message of love, were the first male same-sex couple to buy a marriage license in Richmond.
Published on October 13, 2014
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VUU homecoming kicks off
Virginia Union University’s homecoming this weekend should be a memorable affair.
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Virginia now for all lovers
Jubilant couples head to courthouse for marriage licenses
On Monday, the Supreme Court effectively allowed same-sex marriage to proceed in Virginia when it refused to take up a 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that overturned the same-sex marriage ban.
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NY Yankees legend Derek Jeter ends stellar career on high note
Derek Jeter stepped to bat for the final time in his magnificent 20-year career Sunday.
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FCC considers ban on Washington NFL team name
The Federal Communications Commission is considering whether to punish broadcasters for using the moniker of the Washington NFL team, a word many consider a slur to Native Americans, the agency’s chairman indicated Tuesday.
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Rivalry brings out the spirit
It was a classic showdown between two city rivals — George Wythe and Huguenot high schools.
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2nd Street Festival this weekend
Midnight Star is headed to Richmond to headline the 26th edition of the 2nd Street Festival this weekend.
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Historical marker highlights First African Baptist Church
A new state historical marker in Downtown will celebrate the creation of First African Baptist Church.
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Meal program expanded
Schools’ decision to participate in a federal program that provides nutritious free breakfasts and lunches to the entire student body at Carver and the city’s 43 other public schools.
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Robertson pushes plan to fix aging schools
Ellen F. Robertson is frustrated after a year of trying and failing to win School Board support to replace Overby-Sheppard Elementary School in the North Side section of the 6th District she represents on City Council.
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Gladys Lewis and Anna Washington have been Girls Scout leaders for over 50 years.
Published on September 26, 2014
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Sweet victory! George Wythe scores first win since 2011
George Wythe High School snapped a 26-game football losing streak last Saturday with an 18-6 win over National Christian Academy, Md., at Armstrong High School.
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Mayor forces out his No.2 at City Hall
In an unexpected move, Mayor Jones, who has a little more than two years left in office, abruptly ousted Mr. Marshall, the No. 2 official at City Hall.
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Trojans on road again
Virginia State’s long run of success began a year ago against Kentucky State. The Trojans are hoping for a similar script this go-round.
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Close ties stretched by rivalry in VUU-FSU match
For many football seasons, Joe Taylor and Lawrence Kershaw worked together on the same side of the gridiron. They’ll be on opposite sides Saturday when Virginia Union Univeristy makes a 217-mile trip to Fayetteville State for a 6 p.m. CIAA kickoff.
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Late for learning
School snafu kept student at home
Javian Buffaloe finally was able to start middle school on Tuesday — two weeks after classes began for most Richmond students.
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Dancer Misty Copeland inspires new generation of ballerinas
“This is for the little brown girls,” writes Misty Copeland in the prologue of her New York Times bestselling memoir, Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina,
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Shawn Dowdy, No. 12, looks for another receiver as VUU linemen block a Siena Heights rusher. Dowdy threw for 248 yards and a touchdown in …
Published on September 16, 2014
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A shutout for Va. Union
This year’s Panthers have taken a step forward, albeit a baby step, with a 12-0 opening-day shutout of lightly regarded Siena Heights, Mich., last Saturday, before 4,057 fans at Hovey Field.