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Downtown ballpark, statewide games lead Richmond’s 2026 sports lineup
Richmond will open a new downtown ballpark and host relocated statewide games while the region welcomes back professional golf and NASCAR among a packed calendar of sporting events in 2026.
Johnson claims ACC Player of the Week after record game
Virginia junior guard Kymora Johnson earned Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Week honors for her scorching performance during games played Dec. 15-21, the league office announced.
Gov.-elect Spanberger appoints secretary of labor
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has announced the appointment of Jessica K. Looman as Virginia’s next secretary of labor, selecting a longtime labor official with experience in federal and state government.
Richmond, Henrico health officials warn against gunfire on New Year’s Eve
Richmond and Henrico health officials are reminding residents to celebrate New Year’s Eve safely by avoiding celebratory gunfire and keeping firearms securely stored.
El Paso running back named first Hispanic High School Football Player of Year
El Dorado High School senior running back Ryan Estrada has been named the inaugural Hispanic High School Football Player of the Year, the Hispanic Football Hall of Fame announced Monday.
DeSean Jackson, others honored with HBCU Superlative Awards
As the HBCU college football season winds down, BOXTOROW, a media outlet covering HBCU sports, has recognized the top performers with its annual HBCU Superlative Awards. The awards are voted on by media members who cover HBCU football.
Moon to lead Virginia’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts
After four years in which Virginia’s diversity office was renamed and redirected under Republican leadership, Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has moved to restore a broader equity focus with the appointment of Sesha Joi Moon as the state’s next chief diversity officer and director of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Richmond seeks public input on intersection safety improvements
The Richmond Department of Public Works announced Dec. 22 the launch of two public surveys aimed at improving safety at intersections across the city, where the vast majority of fatal and serious injury crashes occur.
Spanberger family to open Virginia Executive Mansion for inaugural weekend
Virginians will have a chance to tour the Executive Mansion and meet the new first family during inaugural weekend, the Spanberger Inaugural Committee announced Monday.
VSU announces Hall and Wall of Fame Class of 2026
Virginia State University Athletics recently announced the Hall of Fame and Wall of Fame Class of 2026, recognizing former student-athletes, coaches, teams and supporters who made significant contributions to Trojan Athletics.
