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Henrico’s Varina District poised to elect 1st African-American female to county School Board

The Henrico County School Board is set for a historic new addition with next week’s election — its first African-American female member.

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VSU, other colleges dealing with changes because of COVID-19

Virginia State University officials announced this week that campus housing will not be reopened and all courses will remain online this fall to avoid the spread of COVID-19 — a prime example of the upheaval students, parents and schools are facing now that classes have begun.

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VSU Trojan Explosion Marching Band suspended amid hazing allegations

All perfomances of the Virginia State University’s marching band have been suspended following allegations of hazing by band members, university officials said Monday.

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Life interrupted

Coronavirus pandemic disrupts work, study and play as the number of cases rises throughout the state

Coronavirus has been uncovered in Virginia’s capital city, adding to the anxiety and concern about the illness.

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Theft at area mailboxes under investigation

Postal and law enforcement officials are investigating a series of mailbox break-ins and thefts outside six area post offices.

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60th Anniversary

Members of the Richmond 34 remember their historic lunch counter protest in Downtown

On Feb. 22, 1960, more than 200 Virginia Union University students protested the whites- only policy at the restaurant and lunch counter at Thalhimers department store in Downtown, challenging its segregationist dining policy in solidarity with similar student efforts taking place across the country.

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Atkins becomes first black woman to serve on Henrico School Board

The Henrico School Board is set to welcome its first female African-American member.

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Richmond's housing issues have long history

Richmond must do a lot of work to solve its eviction problem that gives it the second highest eviction rate per capita in the nation.

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RRHA taking comments on what qualities next CEO should possess

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority is asking the public to weigh in on what qualities the next CEO should possess.

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U.S. district judge to rule on whether NAACP lawsuit against Hanover School Board will proceed

U.S. District Judge Robert E. Payne is maintaining the suspense about the future of a federal lawsuit launched by the Hanover County Branch NAACP seeking to change the names of two schools named for Confederate leaders who fought to maintain slavery.

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COVID-19 brings adjustments to area colleges

Richmond area colleges and universities plan to step up sanitation measures and reduce campus populations by turning to more online classes in dealing with coronavirus as the fall semester begins.

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UR discussion seeks healing from history

Amid a growing controversy over the names of buildings on the University of Richmond campus, college associates joined students and a national and local audience Tuesday night in an online discussion on how to approach Confederate memorials, the history they represent and healing from that history.

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Advocates demand extension of eviction moratorium

Catalina is concerned for her community’s future.

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Driven

Program helps residents regain driver’s licenses, better quality of life

Perry Whitaker is on the road to rebuilding his life.

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It’s not too early to vote

Early voting has begun across Virginia, with locations open as of Friday, May 3, for Democratic and Republican primary ballots ahead of the primary election Tuesday, June 18.

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Crowd urged to work for 'Monumental Justice'

More than 100 people gathered at the State Capitol on Wednesday afternoon in support of legislation that would give control of the dozens of Confederate monuments in Virginia to localities.

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Va. student network criticizes colleges reopening for in-person learning

Virginia students have leveled several criticisms against state colleges that chose to reopen their campuses for the fall semester in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Richmond area resident wins national publishing competition

Freelance writer Robin Farmer is set to release her first book, “Angel Dressed in Black,” in 2021 after winning a nationwide indie publishing contest.

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Families of homicide victims gather online for 30th annual remembrance ceremony

Members of the Richmond community gathered online last week to remember homicide victims and their survivors at the Richmond Coalition Against Violence’s 30th Annual Holiday Memorial Program.

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Virginia suspends use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Virginia has suspended the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after federal health agencies warned that the single-dose inoculation may cause a rare, and potentially fatal, blood clot disorder.

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