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Police take suspects in Ashland Rite Aid Pharmacy robbery into custody after pursuit to Columbus
Police have apprehended multiple suspects in connection with a robbery that occurred at Rite Aid Pharmacy on Claremont Avenue in Ashland at 7:34 p.m. on Wednesday. The suspects were taken into custody after a pursuit that culminated on Interstate 270 close to Cemetery Road in Columbus. According to a news...
Miyares files amicus brief in support of Hanover Schools’ transgender student athlete policy
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares filed an amicus brief on Thursday in support of Hanover County Public Schools, which was sued by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Virginia after banning a transgender middle school student from playing on a sports team for which she qualified.
South Carolina Surf Soccer club clinches ECNL national title in double OT
RICHMOND, VA (WCIV) — A local youth soccer team won the ECNL league's national championship in Richmond, Virginia Thursday, July 18. The South Carolina Surf Soccer club reportedly won the match 3-2 in a double overtime win.
“Portraits: The Style Weekly Photograph Archive” at The Valentine
Style Photographers Kent Eanes, Chad Hunt, Scott Elmquist and Stephen Salpukas at the opening of “Portraits” on July 9 at the Valentine. Since 1982, one of Style Weekly’s most distinguishable features is the arresting photography featured in both its print issues and online. In that time, Style’s photographers captured some of the most significant moments in our town’s history. Many of these images are now on display at The Valentine as part of its new exhibit “Portraits: The Style Weekly Photograph Archive.”
Coming August 1st: Improvements to Databases
The library will be rolling out the new and improved EBSCO databases on August 1st. This is actually an exciting change that should help the whole Reynolds community when looking for academic databases and articles. We know that when an interface changes, it can be somewhat disorienting, but these changes should go a long way towards making the overall experience of using the library digital resources a smoother, quicker process for everyone.
Richmond-based coffee shop announces Lynchburg location opening this fall
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg coffee lovers, get ready for a new coffee shop to add to your favorites list!. Ironclad Coffee Roasters & Baking Co. announced they are opening a location in the Hill City in Fall 2024. The Richmond-based business took to Facebook to announce the expansion.
Sheltering Arms Institute named to list of top 20 reahbilitation hospitals in America
After joining the nation’s top 50 Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023 in its first year eligible, Sheltering Arms Institute is delighted to announce that our hospital is now ranked among the top 20 physical rehabilitation leaders nationwide. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Sheltering Arms Institute the 19th...
Man with heart condition calls applying for Social Security disability benefits a 'demoralizing' experience
Earl Barry is frustrated with what he said has been a "demoralizing" experience navigating the process of applying for disability through the Social Security Administration. Barry told Scripps News Richmond he has been going back and forth with the SSA on claims for more than a year. "It's been very...
BizSense Beat: July 26, 2024
BizSense Beat is a weekly collaboration between VPM News and Richmond BizSense that brings you the top business stories during NPR's Morning Edition on Fridays. Here’s a recap of the top stories for the week of July 26, 2024:. Reported by Richmond Bizsense’s Jonathan Spiers. Developers of Richmond’s...
NASCAR Cup Series on break
(Richmond, VA) — The NASCAR Cup Series is on a break. The field returns to action on August 11th for the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. Kyle Larson leads the standings after a victory in the Brickyard 400 last weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Chase Elliott, Tyler Reddick, Denny Hamlin and Ryan Blaney round out the Top-Five.
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