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Controlling our own story
In war, one of the first things the enemy does is destroy his adversary’s ability to communicate within its ranks. Chaos likely ensues if a fighting force cannot communicate internally. Individual soldiers end up doing their own thing, left to their own devices. They make decisions based on their individual situations and in their individual interests. This allows the enemy to come in and pick them off one by one, using false information and propaganda, instilling fear of being captured or killed, or by making the individual feel abandoned and left with no hope of victory.
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Under scrutiny, Trump announces plans to dissolve his foundation
President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to dissolve his charitable foundation, the Donald J. Trump Foundation, which has been under investigation by the New York attorney general. The president-elect gave no timeline for winding down the foundation, but said in a statement released on Dec. 24 that he wanted “to avoid even the appearance of any conflict with my role as president.”
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Robinson works to get Armstrong on track
As a teenage athlete, Valentino Robinson ranked with top high hurdlers in Virginia. Now as coach, he faces a different type of hurdle.
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Dirty clothes become golden opportunity for local businessman
For many, washing clothes is a chore. But what many people may view as drudgery is Devon Chester’s doorway to opportunity.
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Probe finds Trump illegally used foundation as ‘a checkbook’ for his campaign, business
President Trump’s charitable foundation reached a deal Tuesday to go out of business, even as the president continues to fight allegations he misused its assets to resolve business disputes and boost his run for the White House.
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Thousands of protesters flood the area around the Lee statue on Monument Avenue on June 3, the day word spread that Gov. Ralph S. Northam …
Published on June 11, 2020
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About 1,500 people gather in support of the Muslim community at last Sunday’s unity event at the Islamic Center of Virginia in Bon Air in …
Published on February 10, 2017
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After declaring an unlawful assembly last Friday, State Police release tear gas on the crowd of peaceful protesters and bystanders at the Lee statue. The …
Published on July 2, 2020
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Historical marker highlights First African Baptist Church
A new state historical marker in Downtown will celebrate the creation of First African Baptist Church.
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Housing workshop set for July 25
The Better Housing Coalition is offering a free workshop on renovation lending and historic tax credits from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25.
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Virginia Supreme Court picks 2 special experts for redistricting
The Supreme Court of Virginia has selected two outside experts from a pool of nominees put forward by lawmakers to help it complete its task of drawing new legislative districts to conform with the 2020 Census.
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Danville removes Confederate flag from city museum
A rebel flag no longer flies from a historic city-owned mansion in this southern Virginia city that briefly served as the third and final capitol of the Confederacy.
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Belmead, the Powhatan County mansion that was once home to St. Emma Military Academy for Boys, now is boarded up. Nuns who manage the property …
Published on April 13, 2017
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2nd casino referendum to proceed regardless of state budget language, city official says
The question of whether Richmond should have a casino-resort in South Side will once again be on the November ballot, according to the city’s director of economic development.
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Henrico County’s leaf collection starts Nov. 7
Henrico County will begin providing annual leaf collection services starting Monday, Nov. 7, with both free and paid options available for county residents.
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Equitable, fair procurement practices needed
What is the effect of Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s executive order calling for 42 percent of spending in various state executive branch contracts be conducted with small businesses with minority or female ownership?
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Facial hair? Richmond Police uniformed officers now have the OK
If you see uniformed Richmond Police officers sporting beards and mustaches, they have the OK of the top brass. Interim Police Chief William C. Smith made it possible. He quietly amended the department’s grooming policy to allow patrol officers to grow and wear neatly trimmed beards, goatees and mustaches.
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Pulitzer winner Michael Paul Williams to speak at VUU scholarship event
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Virginia Union University alumnus Michael Paul Williams will speak at the annual VUU National Alumni Association Scholarship and Awards Luncheon hosted by the John W. Barco Alumni Chapter 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11.
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Neighborhood Housing Services closes
Neighborhood Housing Services of Richmond has quietly closed after 40 years of promoting neighborhood improvement and helping people purchase their first home.
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The huge statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is carefully lowered to the ground by workers, where it was cut in half for transport …
Published on January 6, 2022
