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Dr. Derik E. Jones, left, and Dr. Dwight C. Jones, pastors of First Baptist Church of South Richmond, get a closer look at the new bronze sculpture “Hope Empowered by the Truth” with its creator, local artist Kathleen Lowry. The 150-pound sculpture was unveiled at the Decatur Street church on Monday, the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, during a ceremony viewed online by more than 200 people. Ms. Lowry donated the piece to the church after attending the socially distanced kickoff last September of First Baptist’s yearlong 200th anniversary celebration. She said the church seemed like the perfect home for the sculpture. “It is recognition of the work you do every day to promote peace in our country,” she said during Monday’s event. “Martin Luther King knew what would be necessary — faith, hopefulness, truth-telling, courage, resilience, kindness and forgiveness. And that is what you are doing and being in the struggle for equality and peace. It is an extremely tall order.” Members of the congregation will be able to see the artwork once the church reopens for in-person worship service. The church has held virtual services because of the pandemic.

Dr. Derik E. Jones, left, and Dr. Dwight C. Jones, pastors of First Baptist Church of South Richmond, get a closer look at the new …

Published on January 21, 2021

Construction of a new Amazon facility is scheduled for completion in Henrico County’s Fairfield District this year. When the online retailer announced plans in April 2021 for its state-of-the art robotics fulfillment center on 119 acres along Richmond-Henrico Turnpike, near Richmond Raceway, Amazon and county officials said it would lead to 1,000 job opportunities. The 2.6-million-square-foot facility will be the largest building in Central Virginia, officials said. To accommodate increased traffic in the area, Richmond-Henrico Turnpike has been extended to four lanes, with a new traffic signal placed at the main entrance to the site. “Amazon has been proud to call Virginia home since 2006,” said Alicia Boler Davis, who was Amazon’s vice president of Global Customer Fulfillment at the time of the announcement. “Collectively it takes a strong workforce and local support network to serve our customers across the Commonwealth and the region. The launch of this state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Central Virginia will create more than 1,000 jobs with industry-leading pay and benefits starting on the first day of employment. I’m excited to see Virginians continue to excel at Amazon, building better and brighter futures.”

Construction of a new Amazon facility is scheduled for completion in Henrico County’s Fairfield District this year. When the online retailer announced plans in April …

Published on January 26, 2023

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

Food is a major U.S. export, so the drought affects prices around the globe.

Food is a major U.S. export, so the drought affects prices around the globe.

Published on August 9, 2012

Senior Daniel Saunders, Hopewell High’s top scorer, leaps for two more points in leading the Blue Devils to a 61-55 victory over visiting Prince George High last Friday. This was Hopewell’s third win over Prince George this season and extended the Blue Devils’ winning streak to 16.

Senior Daniel Saunders, Hopewell High’s top scorer, leaps for two more points in leading the Blue Devils to a 61-55 victory over visiting Prince George …

Published on January 29, 2015

Virginia State University tailback Trenton “Boom” Cannon goes airborne for a touchdown over Virginia University University defensive back Ray Lewis III. His above and beyond effort on the last play of the first half of last Saturday’s game at Rogers Stadium in Ettrick brought the score to 28-17 for VSU. The Trojans won the seesaw of a game with a final score of 40-39 over the Panthers.

Virginia State University tailback Trenton “Boom” Cannon goes airborne for a touchdown over Virginia University University defensive back Ray Lewis III. His above and beyond …

Published on November 10, 2017

The Virginia Department of Transportation continues its bridge rehabilitation project at 1st Street over Interstate 95 in Jackson Ward. This section of 1st Street will see new sidewalks, travel lanes and shoulders. The department plans to rehabilitate five bridges over I-95 in Richmond. Structure replacements and minor substructure repairs will be done on bridges on North 1st Street, North 4th Street, North 5th Street, North 7th Street and the East Broad Street overpasses.

The Virginia Department of Transportation continues its bridge rehabilitation project at 1st Street over Interstate 95 in Jackson Ward. This section of 1st Street will …

Published on April 6, 2023

Watch Olympiakos vs Manchester United live online utsandiego

Watch Olympiakos vs Manchester United live online utsandiego

Published on October 10, 2012

The U.S. flag flies once again over the city of Richmond on April 3, 1865, proclaiming Union victory over Confederate forces in the city and liberation for thousands of enslaved men, women and children. It also signals that the Civil War, which ravaged the nation for four long years, would soon come to an end. In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the liberation of Richmond and its people from the bonds of slavery, the Free Press is publishing a three-part series providing an overview of the African-American experience in the war and in Richmond and vicinity during this momentous time. The second installment appears below.

The U.S. flag flies once again over the city of Richmond on April 3, 1865, proclaiming Union victory over Confederate forces in the city and …

Published on April 2, 2015

The U.S. flag flies once again over the city of Richmond on April 3, 1865, proclaiming Union victory over Confederate forces in the city and liberation for thousands of enslaved men, women and children. It also signals that the Civil War, which ravaged the nation for four long years, would soon come to an end. In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the liberation of Richmond and its people from the bonds of slavery, the Free Press is publishing a three-part series providing an overview of the African-American experience in the war and in Richmond and vicinity during this momentous time. The third installment appears below.

The U.S. flag flies once again over the city of Richmond on April 3, 1865, proclaiming Union victory over Confederate forces in the city and …

Published on April 10, 2015

The U.S. flag flies once again over the city of Richmond on April 3, 1865, proclaiming Union victory over Confederate forces in the city and liberation for thousands of enslaved men, women and children. It also signals that the Civil War, which ravaged the nation for four long years, would soon come to an end. In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the liberation of Richmond and its people from the bonds of slavery, the Free Press is publishing a three-part series providing an overview of the African-American experience in the war and in Richmond and vicinity during this momentous time. The first installment appears below.

The U.S. flag flies once again over the city of Richmond on April 3, 1865, proclaiming Union victory over Confederate forces in the city and …

Published on April 1, 2015

Sunset over The Carillon in the West End

Sunset over The Carillon in the West End

Published on May 8, 2015

Sunset over the James River

Sunset over the James River

Published on November 19, 2020

Broad winged hawk over North Side

Broad winged hawk over North Side

Published on September 1, 2022

Setting sun over the James in Charles City

Setting sun over the James in Charles City

Published on January 4, 2024

Shadeur Sanders leads Colorado to win over Texas Christian.

Shadeur Sanders leads Colorado to win over Texas Christian.

Published on September 7, 2023

NSU star Allen Betrand leads upset win over VCU.

NSU star Allen Betrand leads upset win over VCU.

Published on December 7, 2023

Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press Fireworks over the James River in 2015.

Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press Fireworks over the James River in 2015.

Published on December 29, 2017

Dr. Makola M. Abdullah will take over the helm at Virginia State University on Feb. 1.

Dr. Makola M. Abdullah will take over the helm at Virginia State University on Feb. 1.

Published on December 18, 2015

The VSU Trojan Explosion Marching Band takes over the floor during Sunday’s halftime show.

The VSU Trojan Explosion Marching Band takes over the floor during Sunday’s halftime show.

Published on January 19, 2018