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10 Virginia November Festivals Worth Planning A Fall Weekend Around

A life-size copy of Stonehenge made entirely of Styrofoam sits on a farm in Virginia, and you can visit it this fall. Honestly, I would plan a whole trip around that one sentence. November here keeps getting stranger and better. One weekend brings a free fantasy festival where wizards, fairies,...

Charles City, VA · 2d

Margaret Minnicks

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Shannon Taylor declares victory over Rob Wittman for the 1st Congressional District in Virginia

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District — which includes parts of Chesterfield, Henrico and Hanover counties, among others — headed to the polls to choose between challenger Shannon Taylor and sitting legislator Rob Wittman.

Virginia · 3d

Henrico Citizen

Henrico planners recommend another delay for revised Hadad's Lake redevelopment proposal

The new Oasis Point proposal includes revised zoning and operating restrictions, but questions about security, traffic and infrastructure remain.

Henrico County, VA · 3d

Margaret Minnicks

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13-state Salmonella outbreak linked to Central Virginia raw oysters continues

Central Virginia oysters linked to a 13-state outbreak continue because the raw oysters still test positive for Salmonella, forcing state health officials to extend their ban on shellfish harvesting in the impacted waterway.

Virginia · 1d

WRIC - ABC 8News

Colonial Downs to remain Kentucky Derby qualifier for 2027

Hold your horses! An official qualifying race for the Kentucky Derby will once again be held at Colonial Downs in 2027.

New Kent County, VA · 3d

WRIC - ABC 8News

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Henrico begins residential leaf-collection programs

This week marks the start of Henrico County's residential leaf-collection services, with free and paid options available.

Henrico County, VA · 3d

WAVY News 10

Every locality in Virginia moved more Democratic, says Gov. Spanberger

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – Democratic Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger addressed statewide election results during a virtual news conference from Richmond Wednesday, highlighting a Commonwealth-wide shift toward Democrats. Voters also approved three state constitutional amendments addressing reproductive rights, marriage equality and restoring voting rights for felons. During the news conference, Spanberger stated that every locality in […]

Virginia · 3d

Virginia Mercury

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At SCC hearing, Virginians say Dominion-NextEra merger could mean higher bills, new risk

In downtown Richmond outside the State Corporation Commission Thursday, dozens of protestors shouted their opposition to the NextEra-Dominion Energy merger, as public testimony in the case proceeded inside the SCC courtroom. Some demonstrators held aloft effigies of the three SCC commissioners, while others gave speeches outlining their concerns about the deal, saying it would create […]

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Holiday Themed Bars in Virginia 2026

It’s officially holiday pop-up bar season! I love that so many spots are going all out for the holidays and I’m glad this trend just keeps getting bigger. I’ve updated this list for 2026 with every holiday bar I could confirm is coming back this year (plus a few new ones). Dates and details change fast this time of year, so double-check the bar’s website or Instagram before you head out.

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Henrico and Hanover voters react to results; most say money drove their votes

The 2026 election is over and the results are in, along with reactions from voters across Central Virginia.

Henrico County, VA · 3d

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This Virginia Town Is So Cheap, You Can Live On Nothing But Social Security

There’s a small city in Virginia where your Social Security check doesn’t just survive, it actually thrives, and its name is Hopewell. Most retirement advice sounds like it was written by someone who has never actually tried to live on a fixed income. “Downsize your expectations,” they say,...

Hopewell, VA · 14h

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Richmond seeks redevelopment concepts for Northside property

Richmond is seeking concepts for the redevelopment of a city-owned Northside property.

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Residents, soon-to-be married couple in a jam after 3-alarm apartment fire in Richmond

Frustration lingers for residents, business owners and other renters at the Richmond multi-use building that caught fire a week ago. This includes a soon-to-be married couple, who lost their wedding venue.

Richmond, VA · 1d

12onyourside.com

Winter is coming: Inaugural WinterWorld schedule revealed

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - 804Live has released the event schedule for the inaugural WinterWorld at CarMax Park. The winter festival will include a 12,500-square-foot ice skating pond, an ice slide, a Ferris wheel, and the tallest live Christmas tree in Richmond, standing at 45 feet. WinterWorld will also have several...

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Lovely Garden Roots

A 212-Year-Old Oak Planted During the War of 1812 Beside Chesterfield's Historic Courthouse Comes Down This Month, Its Trunk Full of Rot

Chesterfield County, Virginia, will cut down the Nunnally Oak, planted in 1814 by its courthouse, after finding rot in the trunk. Saplings from it will be replanted.

Chesterfield County, VA · 3d

12onyourside.com

Holiday events in Richmond require early booking for 2026 season

Area families preparing for the holidays must book several popular regional Christmas events ahead of time.