Libya’s unrest, true opportunity for international unity
James Klentzman Contributing Writer With security forces seemingly switching sides against him, embattled tyrant Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi’s brutal reign of the Libyan people seems to be closer and closer to an inglorious end. Inspired by the revolts by the people of Tunisia and Egypt, civilians across the Middle East have voiced their displeasure over the […]
Capitol green initiative reflects well on Richmond
Karey Harrigan Columnist Virginia’s Capitol Square and its surrounding areas will soon establish Richmond as one of the most environmentally-friendly Capitols in the nation. Thanks to an almost $800,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Environmental Protection Agency, the Capitol Green will be taking on the green challenge. The project will […]
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Local and VCU Council liason is charged with sexual battery, assault David R. Hathcock, a liaison to Richmond City Council President Kathy C. Graziano, has been charged with misdemeanor sexual battery and misdemeanor assault. He is accused of touching co-worker Jennifer Walle last April. Walle, 1st District liaison to Councilman Bruce W. Tyler, made a report to Richmond […]
Senior day soured: Rams drop final game of regular season
The VCU men’s basketball team was one defensive stop shy of having possession with a chance to pull off a win over James Madison and put a fitting end to an emotional Senior Day.
New law targets ‘cyberbullying’
Matt Birch Capital News Service Think before you text – because sending malicious electronic messages with your cell phone soon could be punishable by law. Under legislation approved by Virginia’s General Assembly, it would be a Class 1 misdemeanor to use a cellular telephone or other wireless device to transmit a text message that contains […]