A Lynchburg church will host the dedication this weekend of two new state historical markers celebrating black history.

He was the go-to guy for residents frustrated with delays in trying to get city trees pruned, potholes filled, trash picked up, grass mowed or sidewalks replaced.

The Rev. Jerry Young, the convention’s former vice president, emerged from a pack of five candidates to take over from the Rev. Julius Scruggs of Huntsville, Ala.

Known as “She She” or “Aunt Sis” to her family and friends, Mrs. Shelton impressed everyone with her vivacity, grace and dignity.

Volunteers spent Labor Day helping Richmond students get ready for the start of classes.

Vernard William Henley presided over the highs and lows of Consolidated Bank & Trust Co. in Richmond, once the oldest independent black-owned bank in America.

There will be two options for families who cannot afford new shoes for their students, thanks to area churches.

The nearly 300-member house of worship on South Side held a ceremonial mortgage-burning ceremony.

He was pioneer in Richmond retail.

The Rev. Al Sharpton hopes the Michael Brown case will help change the way police engage the African-American community in this Missouri community and elsewhere.

According to the Rev. Hasan K. Zarif of Richmond, a coordinator for Goodwill Industries of Central Virginia who helps felons re-enter society and regain their rights, a clear arrest record is a problem that hits home for tens of thousands …

Is it a new way to spread the Gospel message? Or is it blasphemy?

Music, poetry, dancing and more.

William Edward Johnson

Miss Mikayla R. Meekins wins national deacons' oratory contest