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November 08, 2009
UR streak ends with late drama
The last minute included a one-handed touchdown reception, a wide-left field goal try, and the conclusion of a 17-game winning streak. Villanova’s...
Neglected cemetery being reclaimed
Evergreen Cemetery, the final resting place for bank founder Maggie L. Walker, newspaper editor John Mitchell Jr. and other prominent blacks of Richmond,...
Boys cross country: Richardson outlasts Pollock
He blew through the finish line at Pole Green Park late yesterday afternoon, then decelerated, then slowed to a walk as a meet official recorded his race...
Brunswick Stew Festival draws good crowd
As fast as cooks stirred up cauldrons of Brunswick stew at the 17th Street Farmers’ Market yesterday, Lenny and Jeri Sturm bought it. Walking through...
November 07, 2009
Knights rally to stun top-ranked Monarchs
Trailing top-ranked Meadowbrook by 13 points with 10:14 left in last night’s clash of Central District unbeatens, Thomas Dale’s players could’ve...
Bird adds to its collection of Dominion District titles
Branden Williams had a pressing question during the postgame gathering of the L.C. Bird football team. “Who dumped the water bucket so quick?“...
November 06, 2009
Thomas Dale wins field hockey title
Last night’s Central Region field hockey championship may not have been an elimination game, but there was much more riding on the outcome for Thomas...
November 05, 2009
Dining Out Review: Plaza Mexico
What makes a restaurant stand out (in a good way) isn’t usually what it’s lacking. However, in the case of Plaza Mexico, the new south-of-the-border...
November 02, 2009
A day for living history in Charles City
People gathered on the banks of the James River in Charles City County to commemorate America’s first Thanksgiving, in honor of the safe landing...
November 01, 2009
Cavs stumble in the stretch in loss to Blue Devils
The Wahoos led 17-12 with 12 minutes remaining but succumbed 28-17 in a loss that will make it even more difficult for Virginia to achieve bowl eligibility....
Seven turnovers spoil Va. Union’s opportunity to clinch
Virginia Union persisted in giving the football to Elizabeth City State. Now the Panthers’ fate, too, has been placed in someone else’s hands....
October 31, 2009
Phillips, Meadowbrook whip Matoaca 29-0
Matoaca was ever-so-close to the end zone once again, facing fourth and 1 at the Meadowbrook 9-yard line late in the third quarter last night. DeQuan Turner...
October 28, 2009
At Norfolk rally, Obama urges backers to boost Deeds
Having previously distanced himself from the president as a potential liability, R. Creigh Deeds now is embracing Barack Obama in what may be the Democratic...
Lohmann: Boydton’s bouncing back
BOYDTON In 1977, U.S. News & World Report declared Boydton “a small town that refuses to die.“ Despite some tough times in the ensuing...
October 26, 2009
Ferret legging among the activities at Celtic festival
Bob Rose made his first visit to the Meadow Highland Games & Celtic Festival a memorable one. Goaded by friends and family, Rose good-naturedly volunteered...



