
Tim Kaine tells VCU graduates to become better listeners
Sen. Tim Kaine challenged graduates to become better listeners during Virginia Commonwealth University’s spring commencement ceremony.

Sen. Tim Kaine challenged graduates to become better listeners during Virginia Commonwealth University’s spring commencement ceremony.

Virginia has received a $9.76 million federal grant to help fight the opioid epidemic.

The Bowie Baysox (18-16) posted five runs in the first inning and held on to defeat the Flying Squirrels (13-19) by a final of 5-3.

The No. 10 Virginia baseball team returns to action this weekend following a nine-day break for final exams as the Cavaliers entertain Miami.

The South Carolina Gamecocks erased a Liberty lead with a six-run fifth inning and went on to topple the Flames, 10-7.

The Altoona Curve (18-12) pushed across six runs in the fifth inning on Wednesday afternoon to defeat Richmond (13-18), 10-3.

San Francisco Giants All-Star shortstop Brandon Crawford collected three of the Squirrels 15 hits in a 14-6 win over Altoona.

Bell Biv Devoe will join Blackstreet and SWV on the “Three Stripes Tour” Friday, June 30 at Altria Theater in Richmond.

The Route 29 Solutions advisory panels will welcome Craig Eddy as the new facilitator beginning on Thursday.

Students are encouraged to get their bikes ready for the sixth annual National Bike to School Day on Wednesday.
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