Curious Commonwealth asks: What's the deal with the House of Delegates' ceremonial mace? 

Virginia voters begin to weigh in on redistricting amendment 

ICYMI: Chief Justice Cleo Powell formally sworn into Supreme Court of Virginia 

Other links: 

Richmond Black Restaurant Experience 

'Justice is delayed and denied': How Richmond's late jury lists are derailing criminal trials (WTVR) 

‘Grow up’: Former Republican delegate defends civil-rights-themed mailers in redistricting fight (Virginia Mercury) 

Inside Rappahannock’s court crisis (Rappahannock News) 

Spanberger sends message with appointments to higher ed panel (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* 

USS Monitor shipwreck off the Outer Banks is mapped in more detail than ever (WHRO News) 

*This outlet uses a paywall 

Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.