A Golden return to the stage
Blues guitarist celebrates survival, community with birthday performance
After a year of grueling medical treatments that derailed his rising music career, Richmond blues guitarist Justin Golden stepped onto the stage at the Camel on Saturday afternoon to launch his monthly residency — not as a comeback, but as a defiant next chapter in an ongoing battle with Stage 4 cancer.
Richmond launches crackdown on vape and smoke shops
A multi-agency Richmond task force has shut down 18 vape and smoke shops following inspections that uncovered widespread safety violations, illegal drugs, firearms and illicit cash, city officials said Friday at a City Hall press conference on Operation Vaporize.
Regulators to consider appeal against Dominion Energy natural gas plant
Opponents say the controversial facility in Chesterfield will harm communities
The State Corporation Commission suspended its approval of the Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center — a planned Dominion Energy Virginia natural gas plant that has drawn significant opposition from Central Virginia residents and environmental groups.
Shonda Harris-Muhammed named interim superintendent amid Southampton investigation into lost grant funding
Just two months before she announced her resignation from the Richmond School Board, Shonda Harris-Muhammed (6th District) was named in a recent investigation into the district where she works full time. Last week, she was named acting superintendent of that district.
Yes, Virginia, there is still a Santa Claus by Bill Press
If there’s one thing never- Trumpers need this holiday season — and, remember, we are the majority of Americans! — it’s a bit of good cheer. Here it is.
Hard to hide Trump White House dysfunction by Clarence Page
Will someone please tell President Trump that he’s not running against Joe Biden anymore?
We need homes with roots, not just roofs by Sheri Shannon and Kami Blatt
Across Virginia, housing costs are rising faster than paychecks. Too many residents face impossible choices between rent and groceries or between staying rooted in their communities and finding somewhere they can afford to live.
Joy, faith and the fight to keep towns alive by Ben Jealous
This week’s column was supposed to be a celebration. A celebration of a wonderful little toy store in a joyful Midwestern town.
Georgia dominates VCU in 4 Tha Culture opener
The University of Georgia Bulldogs delivered a commanding performance against VCU on Thursday night, cruising to a 72-53 victory at the Henrico Sports & Events Center as part of the 4 Tha Culture Holiday Hoops Classic.
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.
Personality: Andrew Alli
Spotlight on the Superintendent of James River Park, Trails & Greenways
Andrew Alli knew early that a desk job wasn’t for him. Drawn more to rivers, trails and open sky than fluorescent lights, the Godwin High School graduate shifted course at Virginia Commonwealth University, trading an early interest in mechanical engineering for studies in sustainability and the environment.
‘King James’ follows two friends through a decade of basketball devotion
Richmond Shakespeare will present “King James,” a comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Obie Award winner Rajiv Joseph, running Jan. 15 through Feb. 1 at Virginia Repertory Theatre’s Theatre Gym.
Longtime Trinity Baptist pastor A. Lincoln James Jr. dies at 80
For 45 years, the Rev. A. Lincoln James Jr. shepherded Trinity Baptist Church and shaped Richmond’s community life, leading a congregation that peaked at about 2,000 while expanding humanitarian programs across the region.
Evelyn Harris, acclaimed singer and educator, dies at 75
Evelyn Maria Harris, an acclaimed singer, composer, producer and devoted educator whose powerful voice and generous spirit enriched the world of vocal music for more than five decades, died Dec. 16. She was 75.
California city to reform police after racist texts scandal
A Northern California city whose police department came under national scrutiny after it was revealed that some officers shared racist and sexist texts, used excessive force and falsified records has reached a settlement agreement to implement a series of reforms, officials announced Friday.
Trump appears in several files of latest Epstein release
The U.S. Department of Justice early Tuesday released thousands more files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with several referencing President Donald Trump.
A woman’s holiday tradition inspires
At 90, Dolores W. Whitaker still ushers in the holiday season one wreath at a time.
Midtown64 development set to bring retail, apartments and hotel to Henrico
Greenberg Gibbons last week broke ground on Midtown64, a $500-plus million, 46-acre mixed-use development at the Interstate 64/Broad Street junction in Henrico County.
Gov.-elect Spanberger appoints longtime public administrator to lead state operations
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has appointed Traci J. Deshazor as Virginia’s next secretary of administration, naming a longtime public administrator with experience in local, state and federal government.
