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Work is underway on the $1.2 million renovation of Virginia Union University’s renamed Wil- lie Lanier Field at Hovey Stadium. Mr. Lanier, a former All-Star and Pro Bowl player with the Kansas City Chiefs from 1967 to 1977, played on Hovey Field when he was a student nearly 60 years ago at Richmond’s Maggie L. Walker High School next door. He has played a vital role in the project to resurface the field from grass to FieldTurf. When the VUU Panthers football team kicks off its 2020 season home opener on Oct. 3 against Shaw University, the new field will be a point of pride for the team and will put VUU on the same level as universities around the nation, officials stated. “That field shows something,” Mr. Lanier stated. “It shows the ability of what it is to provide for those young individuals who can take confidence and pride in where they play and how they are able to perform.” Squares of the old grass field, which has been in place since 1907, are being sold online to help fund the project. Go to https://vuusports.com/sports/2008/11/5/MBB_1105085727.aspx?id=42

Work is underway on the $1.2 million renovation of Virginia Union University’s renamed Wil- lie Lanier Field at Hovey Stadium. Mr. Lanier, a former All-Star …

Published on July 2, 2020

Interim Chief William “Jody” Blackwell refuses to answer any questions about his fatal shooting of Jeramy O. Gilliam in 2002 during his introductory news conference last week at the Richmond Police Training Academy.

Interim Chief William “Jody” Blackwell refuses to answer any questions about his fatal shooting of Jeramy O. Gilliam in 2002 during his introductory news conference …

Published on June 25, 2020

Chief Cardounel

Chief Cardounel

Published on June 25, 2020

Former Chief Smith

Former Chief Smith

Published on June 18, 2020

Interim Chief Blackwell

Interim Chief Blackwell

Published on June 18, 2020

Police Chief Will smith takes a knee at a joint press conference with Mayor Levar M. stoney on Tuesday outside City Hall where they apologized to the crowd for police using tear gas and pepper spray on a peaceful crowd on Monday night at the Lee statue.

Police Chief Will smith takes a knee at a joint press conference with Mayor Levar M. stoney on Tuesday outside City Hall where they apologized …

Published on June 4, 2020

An angry and frustrated crowd of about 1,500 people call for the resignation of Mayor Levar M. Stoney and Police Chief Will Smith on Tuesday at City Hall despite the mayor’s and chief’s apology for police actions on Monday evening.

An angry and frustrated crowd of about 1,500 people call for the resignation of Mayor Levar M. Stoney and Police Chief Will Smith on Tuesday …

Published on June 4, 2020

Weldon Edwards

Weldon Edwards

Published on April 23, 2020

Mr. Edwards

Mr. Edwards

Published on April 23, 2020

Mr. Edwards

Mr. Edwards

Published on April 23, 2020

Chief Smith

Chief Smith

Published on April 23, 2020

Chief Gray

Chief Gray

Published on March 13, 2020

Hundreds of people gather for the dedication and grand opening of the $25 million addition to the Virginia War Memorial that honors those who gave their lives in military service. The ceremony, held last Saturday at the war memorial at 621 S. Belvidere St., featured retired Gen. John P. Jumper of Spotsylvania, former chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, as the keynote speaker. The expansion project took two years to complete and includes the new C. Kenneth Wright Pavilion, a 25,000-square-foot building, and an expanded Shrine of Memory listing the names of those killed in the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and other recent military actions. The facility has a new exhibit hall, art gallery and research library, as well as a 350-seat auditorium. The expansion also provides room for the Virginia Medal of Honor Gallery and created an additional 128 parking spaces in a new underground parking deck.

Hundreds of people gather for the dedication and grand opening of the $25 million addition to the Virginia War Memorial that honors those who gave …

Published on March 6, 2020

According to the regional Girl Scouts organization, the cookie program teaches youth members key life skills as they raise money to support the operation and programming that serves 12,000 children and teens in 36 cities and counties. “When you buy cookies, you are helping to power beneficial experiences for girls and build the next generation of female entrepreneurs,” stated Molly T. Fuller, chief executive officer of the regional Girl Scouts group.

According to the regional Girl Scouts organization, the cookie program teaches youth members key life skills as they raise money to support the operation and …

Published on February 21, 2020

This is the marker to Mr. Hill’s late law partner, Judge Robinson, who went on to break color barriers in the federal court system and rise to become chief judge of the powerful U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Mr. Hill and Judge Robinson played key roles in the landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that struck down government-sanctioned racial segregation of public schools and led to other landmark civil rights laws.

This is the marker to Mr. Hill’s late law partner, Judge Robinson, who went on to break color barriers in the federal court system and …

Published on February 14, 2020

Shamar's grieving family joins mourners at the vigil — parents Sharmar Hill Sr. and Shaniqua Allen, center rear; and sisters, from left, Len’Naveya Smith, 10; Len’Niesha Smith, 7; and Ni’Aveya Allen, 14. The youngster’s death has touched the community, with hundreds of people, including Gov. Ralph S. Northam, Mayor Levar M. Stoney and Richmond Police Chief Will Smith, attending his funeral Monday at New Life Deliverance Tabernacle on Decatur Street. No arrest has been made yet in the youngster’s death.

Shamar's grieving family joins mourners at the vigil — parents Sharmar Hill Sr. and Shaniqua Allen, center rear; and sisters, from left, Len’Naveya Smith, 10; …

Published on February 14, 2020

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, center, and safety Tyrann Mathieu, right, celebrate the team’s 31-20 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in last Sunday’s Super Bowl LIV.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, center, and safety Tyrann Mathieu, right, celebrate the team’s 31-20 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in last Sunday’s …

Published on February 7, 2020

Supporters of Carver Elementary School present a check for $107,395 to school Principal Tiawana Giles, third from right. Making the presentation, from left, are Jean Estes, Billy McMullen, Bill Gallasch, Edward Barlow, 2nd District City Councilwoman Kim B. Gray, Embrace Carver Elementary Foundation President Deborah Corliss, 2nd District School Board member J. Scott Barlow and Carver Area Civic Improvement League President Jerome Legions.

Supporters of Carver Elementary School present a check for $107,395 to school Principal Tiawana Giles, third from right. Making the presentation, from left, are Jean …

Published on January 24, 2020

Dr. Edwards

Dr. Edwards

Published on January 24, 2020

U.S. Air Force Chaplain Candidate Saleha Jabeen, right, is commissioned last month by Maj. Gen. Steven Schaick U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.

U.S. Air Force Chaplain Candidate Saleha Jabeen, right, is commissioned last month by Maj. Gen. Steven Schaick U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains at the …

Published on January 16, 2020