Once one of the most polluted rivers in the country, the James River now thrives as a recreational escape and vital natural resource for Richmond.

Why it matters: The trail is popular with locals for its scenic views of the James River rapids and easy access to Brown's Island from Shockoe Slip. Plus, atop the trail, one can get an up close ...

Clover Hill’s 70-61 victory over visiting James River Thursday night was a matter of an evolving team figuring out in the ...