BBB Warns of Storm-Related Scams:
Beware of storm chasers after the storm
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has urged consumers to be wary of offers from unscrupulous contractors who often surface following a hurricane.
“Slip-shod contractors prey on storm victims. They show up at the door following any disaster,” said Barbara Homiller, Senior Vice President of the Better Business Bureau serving Central [...]
Modlin Center for the Arts to present Civil War music-theatre piece, ‘Rappahannock County’
In conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, the University of Richmond’s Modlin Center for the Arts will present a new music-theatre piece, “Rappahannock County,” Sept.13–15, 7:30 p.m., in Alice Jepson Theatre.
Drawn from diaries, letters and personal accounts, this fictional song cycle explores the war’s impact, from secession to defeat, on a [...]
The “Girls Are Talking” conference: So what was said?
by YB Thompson
This year’s ninth annual “Girls Are Talking” Conference for teen girls, ages 11-18, was a delight for a young mother’s heart and a big sister’s soul. Sponsored by Friends Association for Children and Camp Diva, a Church Hill based mentorship group, “Girls Are Talking” is designed to allow young women to dialogue about [...]
Vote for U-TURN today
and everyday until September 8 at www.RichmondUnite.org/vote-now
by Monica Smith-Callahan
Recently U-TURN was named one of 39 youth oriented non-profit organizations in the Richmond area that would be in the running for a grant from Richmond Unite, an organization established to support other organizations. The key to getting this grant is votes. Supporters of U-TURN can log [...]
Going Natural is a journey where many find happiness
by Camisha L. Jones
“It’s so pretty!” That was Kenyada Jones’ response to her hair after her first relaxer around the age of 10. It is something I, too, thought and heard at 10. My hair under the coaxing of chemicals became long, smooth and straight. It swayed when I shook my head. More importantly, it [...]
