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The Rice County Fair Ambassador program is in it's third year with a growth in candidates each year. I had the pleasure of attending their judging day dinner.

The Rice County Fair Ambassador program is in it's third year with a growth in candidates each year. I had the pleasure of attending their judging day dinner.

Remembering some of the notable Richmonders we lost in 2021

We lost a galaxy of public individuals whose smarts, spirit and spunk made our community stronger and better.

Since 1985, KUVO has provided a rare blend of music & news. We broadcast the best in Jazz, Latin Jazz & Blues in addition to 17 locally produced, culturally diverse programs.

Since 1985, KUVO has provided a rare blend of music & news. We broadcast the best in Jazz, Latin Jazz & Blues in addition to 17 locally produced, culturally diverse programs.

Since 1985, KUVO has provided a rare blend of music & news. We broadcast the best in Jazz, Latin Jazz & Blues in addition to 17 locally produced, culturally diverse programs.

Adele Johnson at a 2019 event at the Black History Museum. (Photo: Louise Keeton/VPM News) People who knew her called Adele Johnson a graceful visionary. Johnson, executive director of the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia, died from pancreatic cancer this week.  One of Johnson’s finishing touches at the museum was a wall of her favorite quotes from famous Black Americans. Malcolm X, Douglas Wilder and Serena Williams talk about perseverance, the importance of preparation a...

: : VPMs daily newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Hosted by Benjamin Dolle, episodes are recorded the night before so you can wake up prepared. Listeners can subscribe through NPR One, Apple Podcasts, Megaphone, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Wednesday, April 28, 2021: More than 55,000 Virginians have signed up to be delegates for the GOP convention on May 8. Delegates w...

Director of Black History Museum in Virginia dies after battle with cancer Remembering Adele Johnson By NBC12 Newsroom | April 26, 2021 at 8:10 PM EDT - Updated April 26 at 8:12 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Family, friends and community members are remembering a woman who had a powerful impact on the Richmond Community. Adele Johnson passed away this weekend after a long battle with cancer. Adele most recently served as Executive Director of the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virgi...