James River offers attractions, even in winter
Despite the change of season and the cold weather, the James River Parks offer many opportunities for adventure that do not require the heat of summer. Both banks of the James have many trails that offer beautiful views of the river and surrounding scenery only visible in the winter.
Permit parking: Good for the Fan, inconvenient for VCU
For residents of the Fan District, finding parking near their homes has become easier. For students, finding unlimited parking in areas of the Fan and Carver neighborhoods adjacent to campus has become more difficult.
The Fan District Association has implemented a two-zone parking permit district.
Students find relief at gas pumps
Anticipating a stressful week of finals after Thanksgiving break, many students want to go home and enjoy their breaks without worrying about the price they will have to pay to get there. Thanks to lower gas prices, this might be possible.
Gas prices in Virginia have been dropping since earlier this summer, allowing students to travel at a lower cost.
Suspected US missiles strike deep inside Pakistan
A suspected American missile bombarded a village deep inside Pakistani territory Wednesday, officials said, marking what appears to be the first time the United States has struck beyond the tribal belt bordering Afghanistan.
Six alleged militants were killed.
Age limit for Neb. safe-haven law advances
A 30-day age limit in the Nebraska safe-haven law appears headed for final approval.
The state legislature voted 41-6 Wednesday to give second-round approval to the limit. A final vote is expected on Friday and then the bill will go to Gov. Dave Heineman.
Woman gets life for slaying of VCU student
A Richmond woman was sentenced to life in prison Monday for the robbery and slaying of 19-year-old student, Tyler Binsted.
Zsabriela Evelyn Williams, 20, was one of three defendants in the death of Binsted.
Williams entered an Alford plea in September on one count of murder, meaning she didn’t admit guilt but acknowledged there was enough evidence to convict her.
Davis statue might not go to Va. Civil War center
A statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis might not end up at the American Civil War Center in Richmond after all.
Officials with the Sons of Confederate Veterans say they are talking to two other sites about the $100,000 life-sized bronze statue.
Presidential search committee meetings set
The VCU Board of Visitors met Wednesday morning to discuss the presidential transition process and related matters.
The Presidential Search Committee will also meet at 2 p.m. Thursday at the University Meeting Center, 101 N. Harrison St. and, after a brief open session, meet in a closed session.
Student bonfire blamed for 1 of 3 Calif. wildfires
A group of college students who lit a ridge-top bonfire are being accused of accidentally sparking one of a trio of once-ferocious wildfires that collectively destroyed about 1,000 homes and burned more than 65 square miles.
An anonymous tipster told police 10 students gathered a week ago near an abandoned home in the hills of Montecito, Santa Barbara County, Sheriff Bill Brown said Tuesday.
The Rome report
Last week, my esteemed colleague, CT Sports Editor Jonathan Howard, wrote that he didn’t think that the talk of Charlie Weis being on the hot seat at Notre Dame was warranted. While I respect Howard’s opinion, I must disagree. I think that Weis should be on the hot seat, especially after what Notre Dame did to its previous coach, Tyrone Willingham.