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Panthers roll past Johnson C. Smith

Virginia Union University defeated Johnson C. Smith University 28-10 in the Willard Bailey Classic on Saturday at Hovey Field.

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Jepkemboi leads Panthers at Blue Bear Invitational

Virginia Union’s Abijah Jepkemboi turned in a commanding performance Friday to win the women’s race at the Blue Bear Cross Country Invitational hosted by Livingstone College.

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Annual infield dinner will return to The Diamond

The Richmond Flying Squirrels will host the fourth annual “Dinner on the Infield” presented by West Broad Honda at The Diamond on Friday, Oct. 3, with proceeds benefiting Flying Squirrels Charities.

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NBPC names Russell Wilson ‘Quarterback of the Century’

The National Black Players Coalition recently named New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson its “Quarterback of the Century,” citing his career achievements on and off the field.

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Jackson State stays atop HBCU football media poll

Jackson State held onto the top spot in the BOXTOROW HBCU Football Media Poll for the fourth week of the 2025 season.

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Spanberger discusses policy, criminal justice and Black history in schools

It took time for the schedules of a woman running a statewide campaign and the editor of a short-staffed weekly newspaper to align, but they eventually did, making this long-planned interview possible.

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RRHA board rejects Gilpin Court transfer again

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners voted 6-3 on Wednesday to reject a resolution that would have led to the transfer of ownership of the Gilpin Court neighborhood.

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Creighton Court turns corner with ‘Creighton Renaissance’

Creighton Court residents opened the doors to a new chapter Tuesday as housing, city and state officials reintroduced the neighborhood as the Creighton Renaissance.

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Ex-RPS official alleges smear campaign, seeks $6.35M in lawsuit

Maggie Clemmons, a former Richmond Public Schools chief talent officer, is suing the district’s leadership for $6.35 million, alleging defamation and due-process violations after employees publicly accused her of discrimination, harassment and other misconduct during a February School Board meeting.

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Attorney general renews attacks on early release program

Program recipients highlight benefits for family life and work after release

Sam Harris, who was incarcerated for 24 years in Virginia until last summer, wants “to be a face for second chances.”

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Playing for keeps

When it comes to gambling in Virginia, it seems the people behind the machines are always one step ahead of elected officials.

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Personality: Kristin Harris

Spotlight on the CEO and founder of Cancer Retreat Centers at Blanton House

From the age of 4, visiting her cancer-stricken mother in the hospital, to becoming a caregiver and later facing her own cancer diagnosis, Kristin Harris’ life has been woven with the pink ribbons of breast cancer.

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Trump escalates efforts to criminalize political dissent by Julianne Malveaux

Activist and Code Pink founder Medea Benjamin, whose group is a pro-peace feminist organization, was walking the halls of Congress when she spotted Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif. She asked him about Israel’s attack on Qatar and his reply was “Go away.”

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Virginia’s red flag law could save lives — if communities would actually use It by Roger Chesley

Communities around Virginia are ignoring an opportunity to prevent suicides and mass shootings. That’s the unmistakable conclusion found in recent news articles about the use — or lack thereof — of “emergency substantial risk orders,” commonly known as the red flag law.

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Flying Squirrels close The Diamond era with record attendance

The Richmond Flying Squirrels ended their final season at The Diamond with record-setting crowds and a 5-2, 10-inning loss to the Hartford Yard Goats on Sunday.

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Tigers upset Virginia Union on field goal

Ryan Gagne kicked a 35-yard field goal with seconds remaining to lift Edward Waters to a stunning 41-38 upset of defending CIAA champion Virginia Union on Friday night.

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Panel to encourage political candidacy

A panel discussion aimed at encouraging community members to run for political office will be held Sept. 23 at Eggspectation Restaurant in Stony Point Fashion Park.

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Virginia Union University to host Huston-Tillotson president for convocation

Virginia Union University will welcome Melva K. Wallace, president and CEO of Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas, as the speaker for its opening convocation on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. in the Allix B. James Chapel.