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Henrico Citizen

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Henrico Nonprofit Notes: Nov. 2, 2026

Weekly news and notes from the Henrico nonprofit community. Henrico supervisors approved an initial $66,000 contribution to Housing Families First Oct. 27 to support a full-time housing coaching and counseling position. According to the county, the position will assist residents of the former Glenwood Farms community as

Richmond, VA · 4d

Virginia Mercury

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Election Day 2026: Live updates

Virginians approve reproductive rights constitutional amendment, enshrine access to abortions By Charlotte Rene Woods - Tuesday November 3, 2026 10:04 pm By 10 p.m. Tuesday, more than 61% of Virginia voters approved enshrining reproductive rights into the state’s constitution, opting to permanently protect contraception, fertility treatments and abortion access. The amendment was one of the most contentious issues of the 2026 campaign cycle, with lawmakers, healthcare professionals, advocates and the public at odds over the measure. The Associated Press declared that it had been approved by a majority of voters at 9:01 p.m. Virginians for Reproductive Freedom, the leading group advocating for the amendment’s passage, celebrated the outcome Tuesday evening in Richmond. “Never again will our reproductive rights be a political football in Virginia,” said Han Jones, campaign manager for VFR, the coalition of advocacy organizations that spearheaded outreach about the amendment. “It takes multi-year concerted work, but as you can see in Virginia, it’s paying off,” Jones added at a victory party organized by the group in Richmond. Supporters celebrated the news with shouts of joy and dancing. The amendment passed the General Assembly for two years in a row to qualify for the ballot. Proponents had sought the

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North Carolina’s S-Line Rail Project Gets $550 Million Boost to Connect Raleigh and Richmond

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s ambitious S-Line rail project is moving forward with an additional $550 million in federal-state partnership funding, bringing the state closer to establishing faster passenger rail service between Raleigh and Richmond, Virginia. The project aims to transform regional transportation by restoring a historic rail...

Raleigh, NC · 4d

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Richmond Businesses Offering I Voted Sticker Discounts on Election Day 2026

Local Richmond restaurants and cafes offer 10-25% discounts with proof of voting. National chains like Krispy Kreme and Jimmy Johns provide free items to all voters. Music, books, and cultural venues also participate in celebrating civic engagement. Election Day is here Richmond! If you’ve already made your way to the...

Richmond, VA · 3d

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College Republicans talk voter education, misinformation at watch party

The University of Richmond's College Republicans hosted an election night watch party for Virginia's midterm elections. The event took place at 6 p.m. in the Whitehurst Living Room, where students viewed election results on a large screen monitor. Junior Max Williams, president of the College Republicans, helped organize the event....

Richmond, VA · 2d

WTVR CBS 6

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Virginia voters approve amendments on abortion, same-sex marriage, voting rights

Virginia · 3d

WTVR CBS 6

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Central Virginia voters react to Midterm results

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Shannon Taylor declares victory over Republican incumbent in close Central Virginia congressional race

Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor has flipped Virginia’s 1st Congressional District blue. Taylor is the winner in the hotly-contested race over incumbent Rob Wittman – continuing a night of upsets for Democrats nationally. “I’d like to welcome to the stage the next congresswoman..." was about all Governor...

Henrico County, VA · 3d

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Gov. Spanberger rallies for marriage equality amendment on Virginia ballot: 'Right a past wrong'

RICHMOND, Va. — Gov. Abigail Spanberger campaigned in Richmond on Saturday to support Question 2, a ballot measure that would remove Virginia's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. The governor joined the Human Rights Campaign and Equality Virginia at Babe's of Carytown to kick off a get-out-the-vote effort for the...

Virginia · 5d

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A Richmond School Board race is also on the ballot Tuesday

A special election for the 6th District seat on the Richmond City School Board is drawing extra attention as one candidate breaks fundraising records while the other utilizes a growing local progressive campaign apparatus. The race is between Anne Holton, who was appointed to the seat in February to fill...

Richmond, VA · 5d

Margaret Minnicks

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Community support has helped Texas Inn in Richmond to stay open

The Texas Inn at 2901 Park Avenue in Richmond, Virginia will be staying open thanks to the community after hefty appliance repair fines threatened to close its doors. Appliances and other things were not up to code, and it would cost about $20,000 to bring the well-known restaurant in compliance.

Richmond, VA · 5d

WRIC - ABC 8News

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LIST: Freebies and discounts you can get with an ‘I voted’ sticker in Richmond

Election Day is here! Richmonders who don their "I voted" stickers today can get a variety of freebies and discounts at local businesses. Here's a list compiled by 8News!

Richmond, VA · 3d

WRIC - ABC 8News

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Virginia advocates propose suicide prevention license plates after $174K raised at Out of the Darkness Walk

Virginia advocates introduced a bill for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) license plates following a Saturday walk in Richmond that raised more than $174,000.

Richmond, VA · 6d

The Progress-Index

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AdvanSix eyes federal grant for Hopewell expansion

AdvanSix's Hopewell polymer plant has been selected for a proposed $47.4 million U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to help fund a $98.1 million project to expand ammonia production used in fertilizer manufacturing, the company announced Thursday , Oct. 29 . The project, known as Project CENTURY, would modernize the facility and increase annual ammonia production by about 84,000 tons. Federal officials say the investment is aimed at strengthening domestic fertilizer supplies and reducing reliance on foreign sources. The project is designed to strengthen the company’s integrated ammonia manufacturing platform while increasing the availability of domestically produced nitrogen-based fertilizers for American farmers. The announcement is just that, an announcement. It means AdvanSix is in the running to get the grant, not a guarantee. But in a company statenent, the president and chief executive officer sounded optimistic about the chances. “For nearly a century, our teammates in Hopewell have proudly manufactured essential products here in America, including the nutrients farmers depend on to grow the food that feeds our families and communities,” Erin Kane said in the statement. Kane said the investment will support domestic manufacturing jobs and expand fertilizer production capacity while strengthening the agricultural supply chain. More: Hopewell seeks $40M

Hopewell, VA · 4d

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On the agenda: Charlottesville marijuana zoning, Richmond civilian review board and Election Day outages

Public meeting highlights in Central Virginia for the week beginning Nov. 2, 2026. Below are details on upcoming public meetings in Central Virginia. The committee is set to get an annual update on Richmond’s civilian review board for the city’s police department. Petersburg City. 5 p.m. Wednesday. Petersburg...

Richmond, VA · 4d

Axios Richmond

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Virginia Election Day 2026: What's on the ballot

Virginia's elections on Tuesday could reshape the state constitution on abortion, marriage equality and voting rights — and help determine control of the House. The big picture: On Nov. 3, voters will decide three constitutional amendments and pick members of Congress while Richmond and Chesterfield voters weigh new taxes for school construction. In one part of the city, Richmonders will also choose a School Board member. Residents in Chesterfield's Dale district also have a Board of Supervisors election, but LeQuan Hylton is running unopposed after winning the Democratic primary last month. Chesterfield's only contested School Board race is a special election in the Clover Hill District, where first-time candidate Christina Brady faces former Fairfax County School Board member and Trump/Youngkin education official Elizabeth Schultz for a term that runs through 2027, The Richmonder reports . Key dates: Early voting runs through Oct. 31 and the voter registration deadline is Oct. 23. Check your early voting sites here and look up your congressional district here. Here's what to know before you vote: 📜 The constitutional amendments Reproductive rights: Would protect abortion and reproductive health care decisions, including birth control and miscarriage management. Marriage equality: Would constitutionally protect gay and interracial marriage.

Richmond, VA · 9d

WRIC - ABC 8News

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Richmond activates emergency operations center ahead of Election Day

Richmond has activated its emergency operations center (EOC) to support Election Day this Tuesday.

Richmond, VA · 4d

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Goochland Weighs Direct Pipeline From High School Halls to Eli Lilly's $5B Plant

Goochland County officials say they have discussed creating a direct hiring pathway between local schools and Eli Lilly, the pharmaceutical giant building a $5 billion manufacturing plant in the county that is expected to generate more than 650 permanent jobs. County Administrator Jeremy Raley says the goal is simple: give Goochland students a real shot at those positions once the facility is up and running.

Goochland, VA · 5d

WRIC - ABC 8News

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A New Leash on Life: Meet Ashland’s cat police chief and dog mayor

Residents in Ashland, Virginia elected two furry friends to office last year during its Paswitive Politics campaign. After a fierce competition, orange cat The Trouble Man won the race for police chief and golden retriever Wilbur was named dog mayor. On this week's episode of A New Leash on Life, hosts Jessica Kirk and Jessica Wetzler talk to the public officials' paw-rents to learn more about the campaign and how they're meeting with constituents.

Ashland, VA · 3d

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Election Blog 2026: The run for Nashville, Richmond, and Capitol Hill

– The Associated Press has projected US Senator Mark Warner of Virginia as the winner in his race, giving him a fourth and final term on Capitol Hill. Warner, 71, had announced in July that he would retire from his political career if he were reelected, saying it was time to let new leaders move Virginia forward.

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