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Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey Honored by York County

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 D. Benjamin Dr. William R. Harvey, Hampton University, Proclamation, York County

Hampton University President William R. Harvey was presented with a Proclamation from York County recognizing the notable accomplishments and contributions

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Rev. Jesse Jackson and wife Jacqueline hospitalized after testing positive for COVID

August 24, 2021 D. Benjamin COVID-19, Jacqueline Jackson, Rev. Jesse Jackson

Rev. Jesse and his wife Jacqueline were hospitalized for COVID-19 treatment Reverend Jesse Jackson and his wife Jacqueline have tested

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Kaine urges Virginians needing assistance with Afghanistan evacuations to contact his office

August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 D. Benjamin Afghanistan, Evacuations, SASC, Senator Tim Kaine, SIV

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the Senate Foreign

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As Students Return In-Person, It’s Time for Virginia Legislators to Protect Them by Passing Paid Sick Days

August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 D. Benjamin COVID-19, Paid Sick Days, Schools

RICHMOND, VA –Today, as nearly 1.3 million Virginia public school students prepare to return to school, public health and education advocates

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Allen Iverson signs multi-year partnership with Viola

August 17, 2021August 18, 2021 D. Benjamin Al Harrington, Allen Iverson, Cannabis, Viola

NBA Hall of Famer and Hampton Roads native Allen Iverson has signed a multi-year partnership with Viola Brands, which is

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Kaine and Warner statement on Afghanistan

August 17, 2021August 19, 2021 D. Benjamin Afghanistan, Senator Tim Kaine, Taliban

Tensions have been extremely high since the recent regime change in Afghanistan. The Taliban, a radical group that controlled Afghanistan

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Retired NBA Champion enrolls J.R Smith at North Carolina A&T State University

August 17, 2021August 18, 2021 D. Benjamin J.R. Smith, NBA Champion, ncaa, North Carolina A&T, Wyndham Pro-Am

By: Kurtis Alston By: Kurtis Alston The number one ranked public HBCU in the nation, North Carolina A&T State University,

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Governor’s Statement on the Fourth Anniversary of Violence in Charlottesville

August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 D. Benjamin Charlottesville, Governor Ralph Northam, Racial Injustice

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today released the following statement marking the four-year anniversary of the deadly violence in Charlottesville. “Four years