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Published on December 16, 2016

Published on December 16, 2016
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Published on December 16, 2016
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Published on December 16, 2016
Chris Thaxton, right, escorts his parents, Karlos and Angela “Angie” Johnson, center, and sister, Taylor, onto the field during the Springers’ Senior Night ceremony Nov. 4. Mrs. Johnson, a longtime athletic booster, succumbed to bladder cancer just days later on Nov. 12. She was 45.

Chris Thaxton, right, escorts his parents, Karlos and Angela “Angie” Johnson, center, and sister, Taylor, onto the field during the Springers’ Senior Night ceremony Nov. …

Published on December 16, 2016
Highland Springs High School varsity football players celebrate their back-to-back Division 5 state football championship win on Dec. 10 at Hampton University. The Springers clinched the title for the second time, beating Stone Bridge High School of Loudoun County 35-29.

Highland Springs High School varsity football players celebrate their back-to-back Division 5 state football championship win on Dec. 10 at Hampton University. The Springers clinched …

Published on December 16, 2016
Courtesy of Chris Thaxton

Courtesy of Chris Thaxton

Published on December 16, 2016
Senior Chris Thaxton, the Highland Springs High School wide receiver who scored the winning touchdown giving the Springers the state football title, stands Wednesday amid banners of the championship team members showcased outside the Henrico County school. Below, the football helmet worn by Thaxton is adorned with a purple ribbon, angel wings and the insignia “AngieStrong,” honoring his mother and team booster, Angela “Angie” Johnson.

Senior Chris Thaxton, the Highland Springs High School wide receiver who scored the winning touchdown giving the Springers the state football title, stands Wednesday amid …

Published on December 16, 2016

Published on December 13, 2016
The Trojan Explosion, Virginia State University’s marching band, prepares for their next musical selection.

The Trojan Explosion, Virginia State University’s marching band, prepares for their next musical selection.

Published on December 10, 2016
Cheery “elves” from Prestige Dance Studio in Midlothian wave to the crowd near the beginning of the parade route.

Cheery “elves” from Prestige Dance Studio in Midlothian wave to the crowd near the beginning of the parade route.

Published on December 10, 2016
Majorettes with the Richmond Public Schools All-City Marching Band make their moves.

Majorettes with the Richmond Public Schools All-City Marching Band make their moves.

Published on December 10, 2016
Floats and units in the Dominion Christmas Parade draw cheers from spectators bundled up along Broad Street on Saturday.

Floats and units in the Dominion Christmas Parade draw cheers from spectators bundled up along Broad Street on Saturday.

Published on December 10, 2016
“Angry Birds” float along the parade route, bringing smiles to the crowd.

“Angry Birds” float along the parade route, bringing smiles to the crowd.

Published on December 10, 2016
Josiah Nicholas, 2, reaches out to touch a lighted reindeer during Friday’s Grand Illumination at the James Center.

Josiah Nicholas, 2, reaches out to touch a lighted reindeer during Friday’s Grand Illumination at the James Center.

Published on December 10, 2016
Spectators break into applause as the 46-foot Christmas tree at the James Center lights up with the city skyline and the Richmond Boys Choir serenades the crowd. Below, giant wreaths and yards of garlands adorn Main Street Station in Shockoe Bottom, where people enjoyed music, food trucks and a free movie last Friday night.

Spectators break into applause as the 46-foot Christmas tree at the James Center lights up with the city skyline and the Richmond Boys Choir serenades …

Published on December 10, 2016
Lighting up the holidays // Richmond kicked off the holiday season last weekend with a plethora of holiday traditions, starting with the 32nd Annual Grand Illumination last Friday in Downtown. Hundreds of people of all ages were warmed by the music and entertainment as they joined the countdown at the James Center at10th and Cary streets for the lighting of Richmond’s skyline and the center’s 46-foot Christmas tree. The tree features more than 4,700 lights, and each building illuminated in Richmond’s skyline has more than 5,000 lights. Revelers also enjoyed entertainment at Main Street Station in Shockoe Bottom. On Saturday, the holiday joy continued with the 33rd Annual Dominion Christmas Parade along Broad Street in Downtown. Thousands of spectators lined the sidewalks for the event, which featured dozens of bands, floats and entertainment from across the state. The route began at the Science Museum of Virginia and ended at Broad and 7th streets, near the Richmond Coliseum. The parade draws roughly 100,000 spectators yearly and was broadcast live on WTVR-CBS 6.

Lighting up the holidays // Richmond kicked off the holiday season last weekend with a plethora of holiday traditions, starting with the 32nd Annual Grand …

Published on December 10, 2016
Quincey Grimes, 6, right, inspects the gingerbread man he decorated as his brother, Chase, 2, works on a Christmas tree. The two were making holiday ornaments for their father, Cedric Grimes. The museum, located at 122 W. Leigh St. in Jackson Ward, will host another holiday open house from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10.

Quincey Grimes, 6, right, inspects the gingerbread man he decorated as his brother, Chase, 2, works on a Christmas tree. The two were making holiday …

Published on December 10, 2016
Open house at museum // Dozens of families enjoyed refreshments, arts and crafts, activities and exhibits at the annual Holiday Open House at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, featuring Soul Santa. Above, Ma’Tazia Wormley, 7, inspects the selection of free books donated by Sistahs Book Club, while Ronnie Nelson Sidney, right, author of the highly acclaimed children’s book “Nelson Beats the Odds,” signs copies of his book.

Open house at museum // Dozens of families enjoyed refreshments, arts and crafts, activities and exhibits at the annual Holiday Open House at the Black …

Published on December 10, 2016
Yellow foliage in Byrd Park

Yellow foliage in Byrd Park

Published on December 10, 2016