
Northam creates Commission on African American History Education
Gov. Ralph Northam today signed Executive Order Thirty-Nine, which establishes the Commission on African American History Education.

Gov. Ralph Northam today signed Executive Order Thirty-Nine, which establishes the Commission on African American History Education.

Peanuts cartoon character Linus was right: There really is a “Great Pumpkin!” Just ask Ricky Atkins of Southampton County, whose family grew a 1,217-pound pumpkin that took first place in last year’s State Fair of Virginia giant pumpkin competition.

William & Mary basketball faces a challenging schedule for 2019-2020 that features four NCAA Tournament teams from last season.

The VMI women’s soccer team kicks off the 2019 season Thursday at home against Hampton. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+. Augusta Free Press editor Chris Graham will be the play-by-play commentator.

William & Mary Athletics and Cox Communications will continue a partnership that will allow Tribe fans to watch all W&M home football games for the 2019 season on the Cox Channel line-up.

Shenandoah University’s inaugural esports summit welcomes visitors to a two-day event featuring expert panelists and a sneak peek tour of the university’s new esports arena.

With 2019 Liberty Football tickets selling at an all-time high, the Flames Ticket Office will open single game ticket sales to the general public on Saturday.

Leslie Beauregard has been named the assistant city manager for the City of Staunton, succeeding Steve Rosenberg, who was appointed city manager in June after serving six years as the city manager’s deputy.

The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, announced today its endorsements for 27 pro-equality candidates across Virginia.

Gov. Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia has secured more than $24.1 million in FEMA grants to help the Commonwealth better prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural and manmade disasters.
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