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Author: Bill Atkinson, The Progress-Index

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Hundreds gather for MLK remembrance at Virginia church, celebration of ‘Day of Service’

January 16, 2023Bill Atkinson, The Progress-IndexComments Off on Hundreds gather for MLK remembrance at Virginia church, celebration of ‘Day of Service’

The keynote speaker at Tabernacle Baptist Church’s King celebration likens the legacy of the civil-rights icon to the story of the Good Samaritan

Nation

4 inmates who escaped federal prison camp in Virginia back in custody, officials said

June 22, 2022Bill Atkinson, The Progress-IndexComments Off on 4 inmates who escaped federal prison camp in Virginia back in custody, officials said

4 inmates returned to the federal prison less than a week after escaping, the U.S. Marshals Service and Federal Bureau of Prisons announced.

Nation

Virginia to remove Robert E. Lee statue pedestal in Richmond, transfer state-owned land to city

December 5, 2021Bill Atkinson, The Progress-IndexComments Off on Virginia to remove Robert E. Lee statue pedestal in Richmond, transfer state-owned land to city

Virginia announced it would remove the pedestal of the former Robert  E. Lee statue in Richmond and cede the property on which it stood to the city.

Tech

Virginia gubernatorial candidate says Facebook ‘continues to restrict free speech’ by suspending her campaign page 60 days

January 8, 2021Bill Atkinson, The Progress-IndexComments Off on Virginia gubernatorial candidate says Facebook ‘continues to restrict free speech’ by suspending her campaign page 60 days

The GOP gubernatorial hopeful claims the two-month ban is an example that ‘we no longer have free speech here in America’

Nation

Breonna Taylor’s family watches as Virginia signs ‘Breonna’s Law’ banning no-knock warrants

December 7, 2020December 7, 2020Bill Atkinson, The Progress-IndexComments Off on Breonna Taylor’s family watches as Virginia signs ‘Breonna’s Law’ banning no-knock warrants

With members of Breonna Taylor’s family there to witness, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam ceremoniously signed the so-called “Breonna’s Law.”

News

Plaintiffs appeal Virginia judge’s decision to remove Robert E. Lee statue on Richmond’s Monument Avenue

October 29, 2020Bill Atkinson, The Progress-IndexComments Off on Plaintiffs appeal Virginia judge’s decision to remove Robert E. Lee statue on Richmond’s Monument Avenue

The Supreme Court of Virginia has been asked to intervene in the planned removal of the Robert E. Lee statue on Richmond’s iconic Monument Avenue.

News

‘One step closer’: Virginia judge rules Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond can be removed pending possible appeal

October 27, 2020Bill Atkinson, The Progress-IndexComments Off on ‘One step closer’: Virginia judge rules Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond can be removed pending possible appeal

An attorney for the plaintiffs says his clients will appeal the decision to the state Supreme Court. Four other statues have already come down.

Money

Rolls-Royce closing Virginia aircraft parts plant in 2021 amid COVID-19, eliminating 280 jobs

August 16, 2020Bill Atkinson, The Progress-IndexComments Off on Rolls-Royce closing Virginia aircraft parts plant in 2021 amid COVID-19, eliminating 280 jobs

Rolls-Royce North America said it plans to close its aircraft parts manufacturing plant in Virginia by the middle of 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

News

Virginia judge blocks Gov. Ralph Northam’s order to take down Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond for 10 days

June 9, 2020June 9, 2020Bill Atkinson, The Progress-IndexComments Off on Virginia judge blocks Gov. Ralph Northam’s order to take down Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond for 10 days

A spokeswoman for Gov. Ralph Northam said a judge’s temporary injunction does not hinder his authority to remove ‘this divisive symbol’ from Richmond.

Headlines

‘Never seen anything like this’: Idalia deluge still wreaking havoc in Southeast. Live updates

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023John Bacon, Douglas Soule and Christopher Cann, USA TODAY

A State Department office is giving young people a voice. Abby Finkenauer is leading the effort

August 31, 2023Rachel Looker, USA TODAY

Far-right candidate seduces Argentine electorate

August 31, 2023AP

Hundreds join Nepal gay pride rally

August 31, 2023AP

Gadget guru or digitally distracted? Which of these 5 tech personalities are you?

August 31, 2023Jennifer Jolly

These kids are good: Young Reds in pursuit of a pennant stretch to remember

August 31, 2023Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

Dog repeatedly escapes Michigan shelter, sneaks into nursing home, is adopted by residents

August 31, 2023John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

Kia recalls nearly 320,000 cars because the trunk may not open from the inside

August 31, 2023Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
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