RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Seizing his party’s first major Trump-era victory, Democrat Ralph Northam beat back a charge from Republican Ed Gillespie in the race for Virginia governor, a bruising election that tested the power of President Donald Trump’s fiery nationalism against the energy of the Trump resistance. In Virginia, as in several contests … Continue reading
(NSU Newsroom—Oct. 28, 2017)—Officials at Norfolk State University regret to report the death of Nicholas Jerome Ackies, a student, who passed away on Friday, Oct. 27, after he was the victim of a homicide in Norfolk. Ackies, 18, of Richmond, was a freshman criminal justice major. He was a defensive lineman for the NSU Football team. … Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s attorney general is supporting Hawaii’s lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban. Attorney General Mark Herring said in a statement Tuesday that he joined 13 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief Monday in the District Court for Hawaii. Hawaii has asked for a temporary restraining order blocking … Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Justice Department will encourage cities to revive violent crime-fighting strategies of the 1990s that focused on sending certain gun crimes to federal court, where they carry longer sentences in far-away prisons, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Wednesday. Sessions continued to push his tough-on-crime agenda to law enforcement officials in Richmond, … Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — During the recently concluded legislative session, three bills to increase the minimum wage in Virginia died in the House Labor and Commerce Committee. Want to know who voted for or against the measures? Sorry; the votes went unrecorded. A bill requiring transgender people to use the restroom for the sex on … Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A woman is facing charges after police say she attacked a community college professor with a box cutter on campus. Virginia State Police said in a statement that the attack happened inside the professor’s office at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College’s Parham campus on Thursday afternoon. Police say 24-year-old Brittany Burfield … Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — One of Virginia’s most powerful politicians is stepping down. Republican House Speaker William J. Howell said Monday he is retiring will not seek re-election when his term ends in January. House Majority Leader Kirk Cox is expected to be Howell’s successor, though other Republicans may try to challenge him. Elected as … Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — To kick off Black History Month, the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia is exhibiting four decades of work by Murry DePillars, an artist known for his vivid colors and geometric shapes as well as his political commentary and African-inspired patterns.# “Murry DePillars: Double Vision,” which features 37 pieces … Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A legislative subcommittee killed an attempt Tuesday to repeal Virginia’s requirement that voters show a photo ID at the polls. A subcommittee of the House Privileges and Elections Committee voted to shelve HB 1904, which would have eliminated the mandate that registered Virginia voters present a driver’s license, passport or other … Continue reading
A Richmond, Virginia man is among 32 Americans chosen as 2017 Rhodes Scholars. Cameron Clarke is a senior at Howard University, where he is double-majoring in community health education and biology. Clarke is a certified EMT and has authored six publications. Clarke is co-president of Howard University’s chapter of the Peer Health Exchange and serves as a … Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Attorney General’s office is seeking a January execution date for a man convicted of killing a family of four. Media outlets report that the Attorney General’s office wrote Richmond Circuit Court Judge Beverly Snukals on Thursday, saying she must hold a hearing to schedule an execution date for Ricky … Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Richmond police officer, who survived being shot twice, is opening up about the life-threatening incident for the first time. Officer Ryan Donald is back at work thanks to the support from his fellow officers and his wife, who happens to wear the badge as well. Last year, Richmond Police officers … Continue reading
Hundreds of people marched through Richmond to protest the election of Donald Trump, and three Confederate statues were vandalized, authorities said Thursday. A dozen people were arrested. Crowds gathered Wednesday night, blocking streets near Virginia Commonwealth University. Online video showed marchers chanting, “No Trump. No KKK. No fascist USA,” and carrying banners reading, “Not my president.” … Continue reading
The old ex-con wakes in darkness. He can’t sleep. Not on this day. He checks his watch – 2 a.m. Not yet. He’s waited 57 years for this. He’ll have to wait a few more hours. Nearly 80, Spellman Bernard Smith Jr. has stolen cars, robbed a drive-in at gunpoint, watched people get killed in … Continue reading
The Latest on Election Day 2016 in Virginia (all times local): 1:20 a.m. Wednesday The results of the Richmond mayoral race could not be determined early Wednesday as the city counted absentee ballots that could impact the front runner’s slim lead. But it appeared that disgraced former lawmaker Joe Morrissey was out of the running, … Continue reading
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