Snafu temporarily halts Dance
Rosalyn R. Dance is still waiting to pop the champagne.
Second back-to-school event to offer free student supplies
Richmond students who still need school supplies will have another opportunity this weekend to get them without charge.
RPS facing $1 million city bill for stormwater
Amid all of its other problems, the Richmond School Board is now facing a $1 million charge for stormwater control.
McAuliffe ignores name controversy
Gov. Terry McAuliffe did his best Robert Griffin III imitation in dodging the controversy over the Washington football team’s racist nickname.
Governor steps up focus on children
Gov. Terry McAuliffe is forming a new “Children’s Cabinet’’ to focus on improving conditions for youths in Virginia.
First gay weddings in Va. next Wednesday?
Gay marriages could begin in Virginia next Wednesday, Aug. 20, — far sooner than expected.
Control of state Senate at stake in Tuesday vote
Voters in southwest Virginia will cast ballots Tuesday to determine the balance of power in the state Senate.

Big trouble for schools
Immediate need: $29M to keep buildings usable
Worn-out equipment needs to be replaced, but Richmond Public Schools has no funds to pay for as opening day for the new school year looms.
Richmond youth team wins national hoops title
The nation’s No. 1 basketball team for players under 10 years of age is based right here in Richmond.

Question mark surrounds key man in Washington defense
If you were to create a football category called “unfulfilled promise,” Keenan Robinson might be at the top of the list.

Chestefield girl, 13, champion of national deacons' oratory contest
Miss Mikayla R. Meekins wins national deacons' oratory contest