The American Civil War (1861–1865) remains one of the most defining chapters in the nation’s past, forging our modern identity through tumultuous battles and ...
A park ranger for Richmond National Battlefield Park didn’t know his acting experience would come into play when he started ...
Leaders of both parties honored 100 Black lawmakers from the Reconstruction era, then turned to modern battles over ...
Only one copy of a single issue still exists. In fact, one of the only things known about the Messenger is that in 1921, the white-dominated Charlottesville Daily Progress reprinted a Messenger ...
Gary Ross’ ‘Free State of Jones’ is a dramatization of a revolt during the American Civil War, led by Newton Knight (Matthew McConaughey). He deserted his Confederate troops after the Second Battle of ...
The Spooner/Webster boys’ and girls’ wrestling teams showcased determination at the New Richmond Invitational on Jan. 4, navigating a day packed with high caliber matches. Despite some challenging ...
The second Sudanese civil war, which lasted from 1983 to 2005, ended with the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). In 2011, nearly 99 percent of South Sudanese voted in favor of the ...
The new General Assembly Building in Richmond’s Capitol Square. (Markus Schmidt/Virginia Mercury) RICHMOND — The Virginia General Assembly is set to return on Jan. 8, kicking off a pivotal ...
The new General Assembly Building in Richmond’s Capitol Square. (Markus Schmidt/Virginia Mercury) ...
The Virginia General Assembly is set to return on Jan. 8, kicking off a pivotal legislative season that will test the balance of power between a Republican governor in his final full year and a ...