Great memories won’t fade in new Huguenot gym
On Jan. 5, the new Huguenot High School will open, replacing the original school building on Forest Hill Avenue.
10 auto-loving quotes from a man who devoted his life to car design
Sponsored by Buick
Edward T. Welburn – most of us in the automotive industry may have heard the name – but let me introduce you to the legend. Welburn has been a General Motors employee for 35 years. He’s the current and first GM Vice President of Global Design. Yes, they actually created a VP position and title for him.
Remember the time Buick retweeted your here’s-my-new-car photo? We do.
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There’s nothing like when somebody you admire retweets your tweet, right? You take a screenshot and tweet that because you want everybody to know important people see, read and retweet your Tweets.
Norfolk State put on probation by accreditors
Norfolk State University is one step away from losing its accreditation.
Harlem Globetrotters to bring skills, laughs to Coliseum
There are two things the Harlem Globetrotters do better than any other basketball team — win all their games and put smiles on the faces of fans of all ages.
Park service to hold special tours at Maggie Walker house
It has been 80 years since the death of Maggie L. Walker, the pioneer businesswoman from Richmond. For five days next week, the National Park Service will commemorate that anniversary.
Morrissey preps for trial that could be ‘career-ender’
On Friday, Dec. 12, Delegate Morrissey pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Personality: Chad Coleman
Chad Coleman has traveled the world as a videographer for the U.S. Army and acted in dozens of films and TV shows, including the award-winning HBO series “The Wire.”
Holiday spirit
Richmond’s holiday season kicked off last weekend with two long-running traditions — the Grand Illumination and the Christmas Parade.
Rev. Canon Charles Poindexter, 82, former rector at St. Philip’s
Rev. Canon Charles L.L. Poindexter followed his childhood dream and served in the priesthood for more than five decades, including as rector at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church on North Side from 1998 to 2004.
VSU takes bite out of VUU in Big Apple
Until now, the Big Apple Classic was more like the “Rotten Apple Classic” for Virginia State University basketball.
3 judges under fire
City’s Judge Jamison facing ouster?
A group of Richmond lawyers is rushing to the defense of Richmond General District Court Judge Birdie Hairston Jamison as word circulates that the 57-year-old jurist is among three judges the General Assembly might refuse to re-elect to new terms.
Nation’s first elected black governor feted at gala
L. Douglas Wilder wore his million dollar smile as he entered the ballroom at the Downtown hotel where nearly 500 people had gathered to honor him.
L. Douglas Wilder’s legacy honored
He was a new voice for Virginia
In making history a quarter-century ago by becoming the nation’s first African-American elected governor, L. Douglas Wilder crossed a threshold that no African-American has followed in Virginia.
Havoc blown by U.Va.
Havoc has been dealt a black eye, and now another tough customer packing a punch is headed this way.
Andraé Crouch tribute postponed
The tribute concert to gospel music icon Andraé Crouch scheduled for Dec. 9 at the Altria Theater was postponed, organizers announced.
Judge gives more time to Richmond Christian Center
The bankrupt Richmond Christian Center has gained a fresh 12-day opportunity.
Mothers Club reaches out for 60 years
They were friends and young mothers raising babies. They began meeting in 1954 to share child-rearing tips, organize activities for their children and socialize.
Preston, Jones vie for 63rd House seat
Joseph E. Preston is a step closer to realizing his 21-year-old dream of representing the Petersburg area in the General Assembly.
