Warner to get new Washington term after nail-biter win
Whew! That’s how many supporters of U.S. Sen Mark Warner are reacting after he narrowly won re-election to six more years of representing Virginia in Washington.
Dr. Warner, 71, former Richmond psychiatrist
Dr. Dennis Anthony Warner was known for his generosity.
Miller out at VSU
Dr. Keith T. Miller handed in his notice last Friday at the start of a closed-door meeting of the university’s board of visitors. His resignation comes four and a half years after taking the helm of the 132-year-old institution and more than two years before his contract was to expire.
Tea Party’s Brat to be sworn in Nov. 12
Republican Dave Brat, a darling of the ultraconservative Tea Party movement, easily topped Democrat Jack Trammell in Tuesday’s 7th District House of Representatives race.
Va. chief justice portrait presented
A portrait of the late Justice Leroy Rountree Hassell Sr., the first African-American chief justice of the Virginia Supreme Court, now hangs in the state’s highest court building in Downtown.
Wallace wins NASCAR truck race, honors No. 34
Professional racing driver Darrell Wallace Jr. paid tribute to the late Wendell Scott with a truck painted and numbered for the Hall of Fame inductee. Then he drove the truck to victory lane.
White House dismantling HBCUs
Not so long ago, Historically Black Colleges and Universities were just a thorn in the side of the Obama Administration. We soon will long for those days because signs of the administration shift from disregard to attempts at dismantling HBCUs are growing in frequency and impact.
Know the rules to vote on Election Day
When other Virginia voters arrive at their polling places on Nov. 4, many may be shocked to learn that they also are unable to vote — especially seniors, African-Americans, Latinos and the poor, who are less likely to have the required forms of photo ID.
Free Press election endorsements
As Virginians prepare to go to the polls next Tuesday, Nov. 4, the Richmond Free Press strongly urges voters with election endorsements.
Ferguson police officer will be exonerated
You haven’t presented the complete story. Your article only took up for Michael Brown and tried to make him a hero.
We must protect VSU at all costs
When Howard University’s then-President Sidney Ribeau announced last fall that he would step down as unprecedented financial challenges mounted at the “mecca” of HBCUs, I was among those who gasped.
Why vote on Nov. 4
‘When we vote, we win’
In a Constitutional Republic, the privilege to vote preserves all other rights. But as political science holds, when the action of voting takes place, a reaction follows.
Minister, wife allege harassment
Co-pastors claim state tax department had them arrested on bogus charges
A Northern Virginia minister claims he and his wife have suffered illegal prosecution at the hands of the Virginia Department of Taxation.
Personality: Juan M. Pierce Sr.
Spotlight on Health Education Award winner
Juan Marichal Pierce Sr. beams as he discusses the Health Education Award he accepted from the Richmond Branch NAACP at its annual Freedom Fund banquet last month.
Trojans score 63-7 homecoming victory
The Trojans extended their two-year conference winning streak to 12 with the 63-7 dismantling of Lincoln University last week before a homecoming crowd at Rogers Stadium.
From this day forward
A brain tumor and cancer were no match for Kent A.P. Smith and Karla Booker’s wedding joy. Their love, 40 years in the making, would not be stopped by his diagnosis of a brain tumor and stage 4 lung cancer just four weeks earlier.
Voter turnout is key question in Tuesday elections
With the races missing the competitive fire that fuels participation, it’s hard to tell whether the polls will be busy or relatively empty.
Have your photo ID ready
Voters must present a photo ID Tuesday to cast a ballot in the midterm elections.
Local supplies, hope headed to Africa’s Ebola-stricken areas
First it was a problem “over there.” Now it’s over here. And people are scared.
Mayor’s plan keeps Flying Squirrels at The Diamond
Mayor Dwight C. Jones has kept his promise. He has returned to City Council with his latest proposal regarding a minor league baseball stadium in Richmond.
