10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (361+ words) The old way of electing Virginia Beach City Council members provided too much influence and power for the expansion and development community. That has led to some massive investments we pay for. The problem is that unlike normal investments few,…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (640+ words) At the annual Governor’s Cup Gala at Richmond’s historic Main Street Station, Gov. Abigail Spanberger presented the 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup to Valley Road Vineyards for its 2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve. Valley Road Vineyards won the 2026 Governor's Cup for its 2023 Cabernet Franc…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (862+ words) Nelson D. Lankford, a native of Hampton, is a Richmonder by choice, having worked for about 40 years with the Virginia Museum of History and Culture (formerly the Virginia Historical Society) until his recent retirement. It is important to know Lankford’s background…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (40+ words) Among Tech's visitors Saturday were Denbigh High quarterback Kevin Parker, Tabb offensive lineman Tyler Maddock, both class of 2027, and at least a handful of 2026 players who had previously committed to Franklin at Penn State. More in Sports Columnists...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (942+ words) As the Supreme Court of Virginia weighs whether to uphold the redistricting referendum that would allow the General Assembly to redraw congressional maps mid-decade, candidates in the 2nd District are gearing up for what could be familiar contest. Current U.S. Rep. Jen…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (29+ words) Last basketball season was the first since 1998-99 in which Virginia and Virginia Tech had losing records. There will be no sequel this season. More in Sports Columnists...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (671+ words) Richmond was seeded fourth and Virginia fifth in the NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse championship tournament during Sunday night’s bracket reveal, setting the stage for a potential quarterfinal of major interest across the Commonwealth. First, both teams have to win…...

8+ mon, 2+ day ago   (40+ words) The 45th annual Virginia Duals took place at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, on January 9 and 10, 2026. The 45th annual Virginia Duals took place at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, on January 9 and 10, 2026....

9+ mon, 1+ week ago   (35+ words) Franklin and his skeleton staff, with considerable assistance from the outgoing regime of Brent Pry, pounced in short order to land the program’s most-regarded class since 2013 (No. 21). More in Sports Columnists...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago   (948+ words) Students applying to college know they can’t — or at least shouldn’t — use AI chatbots to write their essays and personal statements. So it might come as a surprise that some schools are now using artificial intelligence to read them. AI…...