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Rhesa Weatherspoon, owner of Raw Affects Gym, left, encourages Desiree Jackson, 45, of Richmond as she presses 120 pounds while LaShawn Freeman, 49, of Chesterfield spots her. The women are preparing for an upcoming competition on March 11 at Walker’s Gym in Hopewell.

Rhesa Weatherspoon, owner of Raw Affects Gym, left, encourages Desiree Jackson, 45, of Richmond as she presses 120 pounds while LaShawn Freeman, 49, of Chesterfield …

Published on January 12, 2023

Nancy New, who with her son, Zachary, ran a private education company in Mississippi, pleads guilty to state charges of misusing public money that was intended to help some of the poorest people in the nation, April 26, 2022, at Hinds County Circuit Court in Jackson, Miss. New said in a court document she directed $1.1 million in welfare money to former NFL star Brett Favre at the direction of former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant.

Nancy New, who with her son, Zachary, ran a private education company in Mississippi, pleads guilty to state charges of misusing public money that was …

Published on January 5, 2023

Pittsburgh NCAA college football defensive back Damar Hamlin poses for a photo with Bryce Williams, 3, of Mckees Rocks, Pa., after the youngster picked out a toy during Hamlin’s Chasing M’s Foundation community toy drive at kelly and Nina’s Daycare Center, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Mckees Rocks, Pa. Hamlin wanted to raise $2,500 online to buy toys for needy kids. It took about two years. Then came Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, when the Buffalo Bills safety was critically injured during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He instantly became one of the biggest stories in sports, and thousands of people found his GoFundMe page. The result: Roughly $3.7 million donated in the first 12 hours.

Pittsburgh NCAA college football defensive back Damar Hamlin poses for a photo with Bryce Williams, 3, of Mckees Rocks, Pa., after the youngster picked out …

Published on January 5, 2023

Daniel-Oleg Imisioluwa Ogunjima, 6, enjoys coloring during a Dec. 27 Kwanzaa celebration at Hardywood’s Ownby Lane location. During the week of Kwanzaa, Dec. 26 through Jan. 1, families and communities come together to share a feast, to honor the ancestors, affirm the bonds between them, and celebrate African and African-American culture.

Daniel-Oleg Imisioluwa Ogunjima, 6, enjoys coloring during a Dec. 27 Kwanzaa celebration at Hardywood’s Ownby Lane location. During the week of Kwanzaa, Dec. 26 through …

Published on December 29, 2022

Santa seemingly is coming down the chimney in a storefront on Grace Street between 5th and 6th streets in the old Miller & Rhoads building in Downtown Richmond. Santa Claus, the legendary figure who is the traditional patron of Christmas in the United States and other coun- tries, brings gifts to children (and many grown-ups, too). His popular image is based on traditions associated with Saint Nicholas, a fourth-century Christian saint, according to Britannica. Miller & Rhoads was a Virginia-based department store chain with its Richmond location known for its “SantaLand” upstairs attraction. It closed in 1990, according to Wikipedia.

Santa seemingly is coming down the chimney in a storefront on Grace Street between 5th and 6th streets in the old Miller & Rhoads building …

Published on December 22, 2022

The execution room at the Oregon State Penitentiary is pictured on Nov. 18, 2011, in Salem, Ore. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced on Dec. 13 she is commuting the sentences of the 17 prison inmates in Oregon who have been sentenced to death to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

The execution room at the Oregon State Penitentiary is pictured on Nov. 18, 2011, in Salem, Ore. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced on Dec. 13 …

Published on December 15, 2022

Hip-hop artist Missy Elliott delivered the keynote address to some 400 graduating students at Norfolk State University on Dec. 10. The Portsmouth-born singer and songwriter was awarded the Presidential Commencement Medallion and an honorary doctorate of humanities. She is shown with Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston, president of Norfolk State University.

Hip-hop artist Missy Elliott delivered the keynote address to some 400 graduating students at Norfolk State University on Dec. 10. The Portsmouth-born singer and songwriter …

Published on December 15, 2022

A fifth-year senior from Suffolk, Raemaad Wright scored 34 points, snared 16 rebounds, blocked two shots and more when VUU went against Augusta University on Dec. 3 at Barco-Stevens Hall.

A fifth-year senior from Suffolk, Raemaad Wright scored 34 points, snared 16 rebounds, blocked two shots and more when VUU went against Augusta University on …

Published on December 8, 2022

Community members, including Walmart employees, gather for a candlelight vigil at Chesapeake City Park in Chesapeake on Monday for the six people killed at a Walmart in the city, when a manager opened fire with a handgun before an employee meeting last week.

Community members, including Walmart employees, gather for a candlelight vigil at Chesapeake City Park in Chesapeake on Monday for the six people killed at a …

Published on December 1, 2022

Ms. Davis was joined by her two sisters, right, Christopher Noelle Boozer and Sally L. Newman of Greensboro, N.C., and her daughter, Erin D. Stanley of Richmond.

Ms. Davis was joined by her two sisters, right, Christopher Noelle Boozer and Sally L. Newman of Greensboro, N.C., and her daughter, Erin D. Stanley …

Published on December 1, 2022

The RVA Trojans 10u football players representing Maggie Walker, celebrate their 6-0 win over the RVA Wildcats and Falcons, representing Armstrong in the Armstrong-Walker Legacy Classic Project football game.

The RVA Trojans 10u football players representing Maggie Walker, celebrate their 6-0 win over the RVA Wildcats and Falcons, representing Armstrong in the Armstrong-Walker Legacy …

Published on December 1, 2022

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., talks with reporters Thursday on Capitol Hill in Washington. The day after Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she would step aside, Rep. Jeffries announced his own history-making bid Friday to become the first Black American to helm a major U.S. political party in Congress as leader of the House Democrats.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., talks with reporters Thursday on Capitol Hill in Washington. The day after Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she would step aside, Rep. …

Published on November 23, 2022

King Bacot, 12, a sixth-grader at Manchester Middle School, is a rising basketball star who plays point guard for Team Loaded AAU travel. The Chesterfield County resident is the younger brother of the University of North Carolina’s basketball player Armondo Bacot Jr. and sister Azhane Bacot of Virginia State University

King Bacot, 12, a sixth-grader at Manchester Middle School, is a rising basketball star who plays point guard for Team Loaded AAU travel. The Chesterfield …

Published on November 23, 2022

Henry L. Marsh III Elementary School first-grader Angelitha Suarez, 6, proudly displays her Fun Day art project on Tuesday, two days before Thanksgiving. Her turkey’s bright colors represent fall, she says.

Henry L. Marsh III Elementary School first-grader Angelitha Suarez, 6, proudly displays her Fun Day art project on Tuesday, two days before Thanksgiving. Her turkey’s …

Published on November 23, 2022

Kia Player, left, and Gerri Archer of RVA Sister’s Keeper.

Kia Player, left, and Gerri Archer of RVA Sister’s Keeper.

Published on November 17, 2022

Kia Player, left, and Gerri Archer of RVA Sister’s Keeper.

Kia Player, left, and Gerri Archer of RVA Sister’s Keeper.

Published on November 17, 2022

Beyonce at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles in March 2021. Beyoncé is nominated for nine Grammy Awards, including record and song of the year for “Break My Soul,” along with album of the year for “Renaissance.”

Beyonce at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles in March 2021. Beyoncé is nominated for nine Grammy Awards, including record and song of …

Published on November 17, 2022

Donovan Walker, 58, of Richmond helps his godmother Caroline Bennett battle her leaves so she does not have to do it, he said on Tuesday, Nov. 8, during a short break from his task in the 2400 block of 2nd Avenue near Spruce Street. According to the City of Richmond’s website, the leaf collection program began Monday, Nov. 7, for the bagged collection option. The City allows up to 10 bags to be collected on a normal trash day. Other options provided by the city for leaf collection can be found by visiting http://www.rva.gov/public-works or by calling 3-1-1 or 646-LEAF.

Donovan Walker, 58, of Richmond helps his godmother Caroline Bennett battle her leaves so she does not have to do it, he said on Tuesday, …

Published on November 17, 2022

Virginia Union University’s Said Sidibe made a reception to set up a one-yard touchdown run for Jada Byers, below, when VUU beat Virginia State University 33-21 last Saturday at VSU.

Virginia Union University’s Said Sidibe made a reception to set up a one-yard touchdown run for Jada Byers, below, when VUU beat Virginia State University …

Published on November 10, 2022

“Wakanda Weekend” organizers include, from left, standing: Left to right, Connie McGowan, owner/ photographer, House of Photography by Connie & Co.; Toni Blue Washington, owner, The Blue Print, LLC. Seated, from left: Marchelle Roane, owner, My Twisted Wrist; George ‘Brak’ Braxton, owner, EpiQ Holdings LLC; Renee Johnson, owner, The PenStops Here LLC.

“Wakanda Weekend” organizers include, from left, standing: Left to right, Connie McGowan, owner/ photographer, House of Photography by Connie & Co.; Toni Blue Washington, owner, …

Published on November 10, 2022