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Richmond’s 24-year-old floodwall seeks to guard low-lying areas of the city when the James River is at flood stage. This is a view of the 2,000-foot wall on South Side looking north toward Downtown. But as Richmond has learned, the floodwall can create flooding behind it when heavy rainfall dousing the city is unable to escape into the river, which happened during Tropical Storm Gaston in 2004. To reduce that problem, the city in June tested the floodwall gates to ensure that they can be opened to let water out. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Richmond’s 24-year-old floodwall seeks to guard low-lying areas of the city when the James River is at flood stage. This is a view of the …

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Black-eyed Susans in the East End (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Black-eyed Susans in the East End (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

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Hundreds of old-timers and others gathered at Ethel Bailey Furman Park for the 35th Annual Church Hill Reunion. The event, held last Saturday, featured family activities, food and music. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Hundreds of old-timers and others gathered at Ethel Bailey Furman Park for the 35th Annual Church Hill Reunion. The event, held last Saturday, featured family …

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Hundreds gathered at Ethel Bailey Furman Park for the 35th Annual Church Hill Reunion held last Saturday. Organizers honored, from left, Harold Harris, City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille, Delegate Delores L. McQuinn, Mary Thompson, and Leroy Allen. Absent from the event was honoree Henry L. Marsh III, a former state senator and former Richmond mayor. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Hundreds gathered at Ethel Bailey Furman Park for the 35th Annual Church Hill Reunion held last Saturday. Organizers honored, from left, Harold Harris, City Councilwoman …

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Isaac Williams, 5, goes into high-flying motion on the Big Bomb Bounce last Saturday at the Church Hill Reunion at Ethel Bailey Furman Park on North 28th Street. This was the 35th year for the annual event celebrating fellowship and community uplift. (Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press)

Isaac Williams, 5, goes into high-flying motion on the Big Bomb Bounce last Saturday at the Church Hill Reunion at Ethel Bailey Furman Park on …

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M.A. Motley

M.A. Motley

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Arthur Ashe Jr.

Arthur Ashe Jr.

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Dr. Durado Brooks

Dr. Durado Brooks

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Stephen Tillett

Stephen Tillett

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Bob Woodward

Bob Woodward

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Coach Bobby Rome

Coach Bobby Rome

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Dr. Stefanie Ramsey

Dr. Stefanie Ramsey

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Coach Reggie Barlow

Coach Reggie Barlow

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Tabyus Taylor pushes through the Carson-Newman University defense to carry the ball in last Saturday’s game at Hovey Field. Despite VUU’s loss, Taylor ran for 109 yards and two touchdowns.

Tabyus Taylor pushes through the Carson-Newman University defense to carry the ball in last Saturday’s game at Hovey Field. Despite VUU’s loss, Taylor ran for …

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James Bracey Jr.

James Bracey Jr.

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M.A. Motley

M.A. Motley

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Megan Irvin

Megan Irvin

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Donald Dohmann

Donald Dohmann

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LaWanda Rowe

LaWanda Rowe

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Jason Kamras

Jason Kamras

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Kim Gray

Kim Gray

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Officer Amber Guyer

Officer Amber Guyer

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Closed in December, the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club on R Street in Church Hill is undergoing a $6.1 million renovation and expansion that is expected to be complete early next year.

Closed in December, the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club on R Street in Church Hill is undergoing a $6.1 million renovation and expansion that …

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Dominion Energy’s Dennis McDade of Fairfax packs his truck Wednesday morning as he prepares for the job ahead of restoring electric power to homes and businesses in the wake of Hurricane Florence. Mr. McDade said this is the 13th or 14th hurricane he has worked through.

Dominion Energy’s Dennis McDade of Fairfax packs his truck Wednesday morning as he prepares for the job ahead of restoring electric power to homes and …

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Shoppers at Farm Fresh supermarket on East Main Street in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom fill up on bottled water and supplies Tuesday as Hurricane Florence threatens Virginia and at least three other states.

Shoppers at Farm Fresh supermarket on East Main Street in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom fill up on bottled water and supplies Tuesday as Hurricane Florence threatens …

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Naomi Osaka, 20, of Japan holds the single’s title trophy after defeating Serena Williams last Saturday in a game that will long be remembered.

Naomi Osaka, 20, of Japan holds the single’s title trophy after defeating Serena Williams last Saturday in a game that will long be remembered.

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Serena Williams yells at chair umpire Carlos Ramos during the women’s final last Saturday of the U.S. Open Tournament in New York.

Serena Williams yells at chair umpire Carlos Ramos during the women’s final last Saturday of the U.S. Open Tournament in New York.

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Miss New York Nia Imani Franklin is struck by emotion after being crowned Miss America last Sunday in the competition in Atlantic City, N.J.

Miss New York Nia Imani Franklin is struck by emotion after being crowned Miss America last Sunday in the competition in Atlantic City, N.J.

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Allison Jean leans on her son, Brandt, during a prayer service last Sunday at Dallas West Church of Christ for her 26-year-old son, Botham Jean, above, who was shot and killed in his apartment Sept. 6 by Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger.

Allison Jean leans on her son, Brandt, during a prayer service last Sunday at Dallas West Church of Christ for her 26-year-old son, Botham Jean, …

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Botham Jean

Botham Jean

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