Officials ready to protect voters from intimidation
State, local and federal officials said this week they will “act promptly and aggressively” to protect voters in Richmond and across the state from any intimidation or other attempts to block their right to vote in next Tuesday’s election. The U.S. Department of Justice said district election officers — all assistant U.S. attorneys — will be on duty in Richmond, Alexandria and Newport News from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Black patrons turned away from Fan restaurant
Is a Richmond restaurant using a “dress code” to bar African-American patrons? To Amanda Whitlow, it seemed that way when she went to District 5 restaurant in The Fan for Sunday brunch with her boyfriend, her brother and friends to celebrate her 23rd birthday.
Officer acquitted in shooting
Henrico Police Officer Joel D. Greenway did nothing wrong when he shot up a car he was trying to stop from leaving a gas station’s parking lot on Nine Mile Road, gravely wounding a female passenger in unleashing seven bullets at the unarmed occupants.
Education advocate arrested in Richmond
Kandise Lucas, an advocate for children with special needs, was arrested on Tuesday, adding to her rap sheet. Richmond police arrested Ms. Lucas at Blackwell Elementary School in South Side after she accompanied a parent to a meeting concerning development of an individualized education plan, or IEP, for her son. This is the fifth time in the past year that Ms. Lucas has been arrested for trespassing on school grounds, and the first of such arrests in Richmond.
Chief Durham decries drop in police force
Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham is tired of hearing he should be doing more to stem the bloodshed in Richmond. He hears that refrain every time there’s another killing — and there have been 52 already this year, up nearly 27 percent from a year ago when 41 people were reported slain.
City audit report completed for 2014-15
It came in nearly a year late, but Richmond finally has completed the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, or CAFR, for fiscal year 2015 — and gained good news to boot.
Opportunity time
Richmond mayor’s race hit by 11th-hour surprises
The Richmond mayor’s race has been turned topsy-turvy as the days count down to Election Day next Tuesday, Nov. 8. As the apparent front-runner, Joe Morrissey, scrambles to contain a new sex scandal with fierce denials, one of his six rivals, City Councilman Jonathan T. Baliles, announced Wednesday he has ended his bid for the city’s top post. Trailing far behind in recent polls, Mr. Baliles issued a message to his supporters on his campaign website that he was dropping out.
Voting Is Power
Next week, voters will decide the future leadership of our nation and our city. Tuesday, Nov. 8, is Election Day, when the campaigns for office will end and the people will decide the winners. Polls will open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. People in line at 7 p.m. still will be able to vote.
2 vying for open seat in 4th Congressional District
Next week, voters will decide the future leadership of our nation and our city. Tuesday, Nov. 8, is Election Day, when the campaigns for office will end and the people will decide the winners.
City continues to catch up on paying old bills
Richmond City Hall is doing a far better job of paying its bills by its self-imposed 30-day deadline, according to a new report to Richmond City Council.
NAACP aids education advocate in Henrico trespass case
With help from the Henrico Branch NAACP, education advocate Kandise Lucas no longer is facing a charge of trespassing at Glen Allen High School. She also can go to other Henrico County schools without fear of arrest after a ban on entering school property was lifted.
Virginia ends hospital-style regulation for abortion clinics
Virginia’s Board of Health voted on Monday to remove contested regulations on abortion clinics that included meeting hospital-like building standards.
Halloween candy exchange to benefits troops, teeth
Richmond area Kool Smiles dental offices are holding their 5th Annual “Operation Troop Treats” program to give youngsters’ teeth a post-Halloween break and give U.S. troops overseas a sweet reminder of home. Between Friday, Oct. 28, and Saturday, Nov. 5, children and families can go to three area Kool Smiles dental offices and swap some of their Halloween candy for toys.
Brat ‘understands core values of Republican principles’
It is with great pride and pleasure to have Dave Brat represent the 7th Congressional District in Congress. Congressman Brat has time and time ag
Clinton ‘not squeaky clean’
Re editorial “We endorse Hillary Clinton for president,” Oct. 20-22 edition: You say, “Mrs. Clinton has a long history of caring about children.” I would ask a question: Does that include unborn children?
Be persistent in voter-related requests
I have spent the past month working for a group that registers voters, provides restoration of rights forms to ex-inmates and does get-out-the-vote work.
Resources available to reduce stress, violence
Increased attention has been on African-Americans who experience violence in the household, neighborhood or overall society. Negative life experiences, such as violent households and violent communities, can have a mental and physical cost.
