Obituaries

On Friday, August 21, 2020, our beloved Gladys Mae Alexander departed into eternal rest. She was born in Halifax, VA to the late Henry Edmonds, and Florine Vaden Edmonds. Gladys was united in marriage to the late Douglas F. Alexander Sr., on January 13, 1962, in which three children were born. From a young age, […]


Features

A historic African-American church still hopes to rebuild after an arson in 2012.

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, located at 15008 Lee Highway in Gainesville was the scene of arson in 2012. Parishioners watched helplessly as the church was nearly reduced to ashes.


News

When it comes to protecting our election from those who would do harm, general registrars and volunteer poll workers are on the front lines.

“Communication has been at the forefront to get ahead of mis or disinformation campaigns,” said Daniel Persico, chief information officer at the Virginia Department of Elections.