Consumer confidence in Virginia nears record low as economic anxiety grows
Consumer sentiment in Virginia continues to slide, reaching its second-lowest level on record, according to the latest quarterly report by the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR) at Roanoke College, released Wednesday.
Nor any drop to drink …
Those words come from “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” a poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, one of the founders of the English Romantic movement. Written in 1798, it describes the plight of sailors stranded at sea, surrounded by undrinkable saltwater.
Trump’s grudge against South Africa based on fiction, by Clarence Page
I can hardly think of President Trump and Africa without also remembering his global insult to underdeveloped nations.
Justice is undermined when power goes unchecked, by Glynda C. Carr
Earlier this month, U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver of New Jersey’s 10th District visited the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, joined by fellow U.S. Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman and Rob Menendez.
Global stage awaits VSU’s Kellee Craig at Botswana tournament
Virginia State University volleyball standout Kellee Craig has been selected as one of 18 student-athletes from eight HBCUs to represent the United States in the second annual Ditsala International Cup in Botswana.
NPR sues over Trump order cutting off its funding, citing First Amendment
Virginia is home to 30 NPR stations
A collection of National Public Radio stations sued the Trump administration Tuesday, seeking to block an executive order that would cut off their federal funding.
Vote early
Since 2020, Virginians have been able to vote early without an excuse. Before this change, made by the General Assembly, voters were required to have a good reason for not standing in line with the rest of us on Election Day. .
Poll shows Spanberger with 17-point lead over Earle-Sears
Former congresswoman and Democratic nominee for governor Abigail Spanberger fared better with voters than current lieutenant governor and Republican nominee Winsome Earle-Sears, according to a Roanoke College poll released Thursday showing Spanberger leading Earle-Sears 43%-26%. This follows another poll published this week showing Spanberger with a 4-point lead over Earle-Sears.
Mayor to unveil new CAO pick June 6 as interim leaders step in
Days after interim Chief Administrative Officer Sabrina Joy-Hogg stepped down, Richmond officials have announced who will fill her roles — both temporarily and permanently.
Richmond opens applications for $500 monthly income program
City’s Resilience Initiative supports single-parent households
Applications are open for the fourth cohort of the Richmond Resilience Initiative, a guaranteed basic income program offering $500 per month to eligible residents for two years.
De Vargas named CFO of Live! Casino Virginia
Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies have named Yanina De Vargas as chief financial officer for Live! Casino Virginia, a temporary gaming facility expected to open by the end of 2025.
Johnson named president of Danville Community College
Cornelius Johnson was recently appointed the eighth permanent president of Danville Community College, the Virginia Community College System announced Tuesday.
Early voting
Early in-person voting for the June 17 primary election continues through Saturday, June 14.
Lawmakers show the power of good trouble, by David W. Marshall
Two years ago, the Tennessee Three (Reps. Justin Jones, Justin Pearson, and Gloria Johnson) gave us their version of “good trouble” when they led a protest from the floor of the state legislature chamber. While the Tennessee lawmakers may have violated House chamber rules, and the drastic and radical response may have been uncomfortable for some, it served as a needed wake-up call to do something for a change.
Rethink the Fall Line Trail before it’s too late
As a resident of the 3rd District, I strongly object to the currently planned route of the Fall Line Trail through Bryan Park. This section of the trail raises several serious concerns.
VCU’s Nyk Lewis invited to USA Basketball U19 training camp
Incoming VCU freshman Nyk Lewis has been invited to the USA Basketball U19 National Team training camp next month in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Flying Squirrels drop third walk-off of series after late rally falls short
The Richmond Flying Squirrels were held hitless into the eighth inning before taking a brief lead, but ultimately fell 3-2 in walk-off fashion to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Saturday night at Mirabito Cameron Carter Stadium.
VIA Heritage Association names Hall of Fame Class of 2025
The VIA Heritage Association will honor seven new members in its Hall of Fame Class of 2025, recognizing outstanding athletes and contributors who helped shape Virginia’s African American high school sports during segregation.
Jazz, R&B take center stage as Richmond, Hampton festivals return
The Richmond Jazz and Music Festival is set to bring a wave of sound and energy to the city Aug. 8, 9 and 10.
Book talks highlight overlooked Revolutionary War stories
The Library of Virginia will hold two free book talks this summer focusing on lesser- known stories from the Revolu-tionary era, part of its programming to mark America’s 250th anniversary.
