Holiday ‘miracle’ may save South Side church
The Richmond Christian Center might not have to sell its sanctuary after all.
Cornelius Sherman, educator and mentor
Mr. Cornelius Wright Sherman is being remembered following his death Dec. 18, 2014, in Richmond. He was 80.
Victims of violence
Those who lost someone to violence had a chance to publicly remember their loved ones last week at City Hall.
The race factor: What color was Jesus?
’Tis the season for depictions of baby Jesus and other biblical figures in movies and plays, on cards and in churches.
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.
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.
Peggy Mitchell Smith, 86, former teacher
Edythe Elizebeth “Peggy” Mitchell Smith came from a long line of trailblazers.
Holiday show set for Sunday
Out with “Amahl.” In with “Home for the Holidays.”
Mary Frances Rogers Barnes, 80, educator
Mary Frances Rogers Barnes saw great potential in every child.
Richmond Christian Center auctioned to Henrico church
The building that housed the bankrupt Richmond Christian Center is going to remain a worship center.
Edna H. McEachin, mother of state senator, succumbs at 87
Edna H. McEachin was a librarian assistant at Armstrong High School and taught special education for more than a decade at Thomas Jefferson High School before retiring in 1989.
Rudolph McCollum Sr., 78, remembered
Mr. McCollum drove buses commercially for more than 40 years. He considered his passengers his second family.
Free Press reporter honored by South Richmond church
Dr. Michael A. Sanders, pastor at Mount Olive Baptist Church, presented Free Press reporter Joey Matthews with a plaque during the worship service Sunday, Nov. 16, at the church at 2611 Bells Road.
Sharon Baptist Church building no longer for sale
Sharon Baptist Church in Jackson Ward is still on the market, according to a major Richmond real estate company’s website.