23 July 2008, 11:40 pm
While cable-news pundits launched into nonstop debate of The New Yorker magazine's controversial July 21 cover illustration, many Richmonders were unable to get their hands on a copy of the overnight collectable. At newsstands and homes across the region, the issue with its contentious cover illustr... read more
23 July 2008, 8:10 am
Wooden bats are the standard equipment used at City Stadium, home of the Lynchburg Hillcats. But most high school-aged baseball hitters are unaccustomed to wielding anything but aluminum when they step up to the plate.... read more
23 July 2008, 6:00 am
MINNEAPOLIS----Piper Jaffray & Co. strengthened its public finance business with the addition of Tina Neal as a senior vice president, investment banker. Neal, who is a specialist in municipal project financings, will work out of a newly established office in Richmond, Va. and help to build the firm... read more
22 July 2008, 11:11 pm
Wachovia Corp. lost $8.86 billion in the second quarter, slashed its dividend and said yesterday it would eliminate 10,750 positions, laying off 6,350.... read more
22 July 2008, 11:03 pm
Four of Virginia Commonwealth University's top administrators - including a well-known dean seen by many faculty members as the second most powerful figure at the school - have resigned their administrative positions, VCU announced Tuesday afternoon.... read more
21 July 2008, 6:11 am
This daily column features short news items from the 20 localities that make up the greater Richmond area. On Mondays, we run at least one item from each of the localities.... read more