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5+ hour, 56+ min ago (1155+ words) Jackie DiBartolomeo December 12, 2025 0 A rendering of the outdoor gathering space for the Judy Project. (Renderings courtesy Baskervill) A local faith-based nonprofit is gearing up on the next phase of its project to rehabilitate a piece of Richmond history in its own backyard. Richmond Hill, a Christian ecumenical organization, is in the final planning phase of its restoration of a former slave dwelling and creation of an education center on its 2-acre campus in Church Hill." Tentatively set to break ground on Juneteenth of 2026, the project will stabilize and renovate the remaining structure, which was built in the 1840s at the height of the domestic slave trade in the U.S. The project will also create a host of programming and a gathering space for visitors to learn more about the history of slavery and those it affected on the property and in the…...

10+ hour, 36+ min ago (988+ words) Will Stein grew up loving the University of Kentucky. His parents graduated from UK, and he attended countless Wildcats sporting events growing up. But when it came time for Stein to go to college, Kentucky never returned his calls. "You have to understand that every team has wants and needs and their football program," former longtime Trinity football coach Bob Beatty said. "If he (Stein) wanted to play at UK, maybe that was his dream. But the bottom line is, the young man wanted to play football." Often underestimated but hardly ever outworked, Stein, who started as a wide receiver for the Shamrocks, stayed in his hometown and walked on at the University of Louisville. Stein earned a scholarship and became the Cardinals" starting quarterback. Injuries caused him to lose his starting job to Teddy Bridgewater, and his lack of…...

11+ hour, 39+ min ago (202+ words) RICHMOND, Ind. (WISH) " The Wayne County Sheriff's Office on Thursday issued a warning to residents after an woman described as elderly was robbed along a road on the west side of Richmond. A news release from the sheriff's office did not say what time woman encountered the robber near the 1200 block of Toschlog Road. That's in the Toschlog housing addition north of Test Road. The woman was not identified in the release, and her age was not given. The woman was not seriously injured during the robbery. The sheriff's office says it has identified people of interest in the case and is actively progressing in the investigation, following leads and conducting interviews. No additional suspect information was being released as of Thursday afternoon. Residents were asked to exercise caution if approached by unknown people on local roads. The sheriff's office…...

12+ hour, 20+ min ago (381+ words) THE TWO VIRGINIAS (WVVA) - Loneliness can be a year'round public'health issue, but the holidays tend to make it feel louder. A Mission for Michael surveyed more than 3,000 adults who live alone to learn how many expect to spend Christmas 2025 in solitude, and why. When those results are extrapolated, the study estimates about 14 million Americans will be alone on Christmas this year. In Virginia an estimated 343,164 people who live alone expect to spend Christmas by themselves. In West Virginia, the number is 68,488. When adjusted for people who live alone, West Virginia ranks 19th among states for the share of residents likely to be alone on Christmas. December is saturated with images of togetherness " family dinners, full houses and crowded gatherings. For people who will be alone, that contrast can deepen feelings of sadness, isolation or failure. The study asked adults who live…...

13+ hour, 21+ min ago (276+ words) STATEN ISLAND, NY -- The Richmond County Democratic Party has endorsed three incumbents seeking statewide re-election in 2026. The party will be backing Gov. Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James and State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli in their bids for reelection. Party Chair Charles D. Fall announced the endorsements, saying they reflect the party's commitment to supporting leaders who deliver for Staten Island families. "The endorsement of this slate is rooted in the values our community cares about," Fall said. "Staten Islanders want leaders who protect working families, defend fairness, and put people first. Governor Hochul, Attorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli have shown that time and again." Hochul said she was proud to receive the support as she continues working to make New York safer and more affordable. "While Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans in D.C. jack up prices and rip away health care,…...

13+ hour, 22+ min ago (543+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Richmond small business owners are turning to artificial intelligence, fresh marketing strategies, and new networking opportunities to stay competitive in a changing economic landscape. At Thursday's Pivot Symposium, local entrepreneurs learned how shifting government policies, emerging tech like AI, and evolving market demands are reshaping the way they operate and grow. Carol Reese, CEO of ReeSources Company, has been running her successful logistics business since the late 1980s. For decades, potential partners sought her services, but now she faces a new reality. "This new paradigm now, this new shift is the first time I've had to market to receive business," Reese said. Reese says she's had to shift the way she does business to stay competitive, particularly by incorporating AI into her operations. "It used to be I would do a whole static plan for a company now I…...

15+ hour, 12+ min ago (240+ words) Kentucky is looking for a renewed spark with its new head coach. Will Stein has taken over the Kentucky program, and his own words already have fans excited for the future. Now, Stein is getting a ringing endorsement from his former quarterback, Dillon Gabriel. Gabriel, a current member of the Cleveland Browns, played under Stein for one year at Oregon. The former Ducks quarterback was solid in his year at Oregon in 2024, passing for 3,857 yards and 30 touchdowns. Gabriel was not the only player to praise Stein. Bo Nix, the current Broncos quarterback, and the Oregon quarterback the year before Gabriel, also chimed in. "Coach Stein is a great football coach," Bo Nix said in the same thread on X as Gabriel. "He really helped me in my development during our one year at Oregon. We had a great time together…...

15+ hour, 19+ min ago (109+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved Virginia's waiver to remove "sweetened beverages" from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The USDA approved the waiver on Tuesday. "I want to thank Secretary Rollins and the entire Trump Administration for their work on our shared goal of modernizing SNAP to promote healthier eating and empower Virginians to lead healthier lives," said Gov. Glenn Youngkin."We all recognize that better nutrition is a critical step to making Virginia the strongest she's ever been." The restriction goes into effect on April 1, 2026. CBS 6 has reached out to Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger's team for comment....

15+ hour, 21+ min ago (326+ words) Kentucky walked off the Rupp Arena floor with a 10367 win over NC Central and a head coach who looked anything but satisfied. The 36-point margin snapped a two-game skid, but Mark Pope made it clear afterward that the victory did little to ease his growing frustration with a team he says is nowhere close to Kentucky's standard. "We just have a standard we have to live up to, and we're not," Pope said flatly. "And we have to. So we'll be fighting until we do." It was a rare public display of fury, but one Pope felt was overdue. "We don't know what it means to compete yet, which is terrifying," he said. "But we will. We're gonna learn. We're learning fast." Even in a blowout, the defensive issues that doomed Kentucky in losses to Gonzaga, North Carolina, and other…...

16+ hour ago (218+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " More than 50 vehicles were ransacked across two Richmond apartment parking lots in a span of two days this week, with thieves stealing items from multiple cars. The first incident occurred around 2 a.m. Wednesday in the 2200 block of East Cary Street. Officers responded to the apartment parking lot around 5:20 a.m. and discovered 26 vehicles with smashed driver's windows. The cars had been ransacked and items were stolen from multiple vehicles, according to Richmond Police Department detectives. A second wave of break-ins happened Thursday in the 400 block of North 18th Street. Officers arrived at the apartment parking lot around 3:45 a.m. to find 33 vehicles with their driver's windows smashed. These vehicles had also been ransacked with items stolen from multiple cars. Detectives are now seeking surveillance footage from the properties and surrounding areas to help identify the suspect or suspects responsible for the crimes. The Richmond…...