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Dinwiddie warns contaminated fuel at Exxon station

DINWIDDIE, Va. (WWBT) - Dinwiddie County is warning residents who may have filled up their cars with potentially contaminated fuel a gas station. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services launched an investigation at the Exxon station at 5420 Boydton Plank Road in Dinwiddie County. A state investigator visited...

Dinwiddie County, VA · 8d

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PHOTOS: First-ever BooFest on Broad brings safer trick-or-treating to Richmond neighborhood

Richmond's Church Hill neighborhood held its first-ever BooFest on Broad this Halloween, closing part of East Broad Street to create a safer trick-or-treating experience.

Richmond, VA · 6d

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Shannon Taylor speaks on rising gas and diesel prices ahead of Election Day

Ahead of Election Day, Henrico County’s top prosecutor and Democratic congressional candidate Shannon Taylor addressed rising gas and diesel prices.

Virginia · 8d

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All About Books: Unearthing dark Richmond and medical school history

The first-ever Author Blitz took over 8News on Thursday, Oct. 29. One of the many local authors who stopped by was Tony Gentry. He talked to us about his two books "The Night Doctor of Richmond" and "Covenant City" as part of a spooky Halloween episode of All About Books.

Richmond, VA · 7d

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Richmond sees record demand for backyard homes in 2026

Richmond has recorded more permits for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) this year than in the previous six years combined, but few of the units are move-in ready, per new city data. Why it matters: Richmond is banking on ADUs — aka “granny flats” — to boost housing supply after scaling...

Richmond, VA · 7d

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Hanover County ‘Feeds the Farm’ with pumpkin drop-off program

HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Hanover County has launched a program that allows residents to give their pumpkins a new life after Halloween — as food for livestock at local farms. According to a release from Hanover County, the “Pumpkin ReHarvest — Feed the Farm” program will allow...

Hanover County, VA · 6d

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County Board tangles with legislators over who should pay Metro costs

Arlington’s elected officials on the County Board and in Richmond appear to have different ideas on who should shoulder higher costs for Metro service. As part of an annual legislative work session yesterday (Thursday), Board members pressed legislators to find more money in the state budget for transit. In response, two senior lawmakers asked why Northern Virginia localities refused to use a new revenue tool they had been given.

Arlington County, VA · 7d

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Governor Abigail Spanberger’s public image will be tested on election night, analyst says

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Governor Abigail Spanberger is not on the ballot next week, but her governorship may be, according to an analyst with the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics. Jeff Schapiro said what happens next Tuesday looks both back and forward at the governor’s role in Richmond....

Virginia · 9d

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Gov. Spanberger rallies for marriage equality amendment on Virginia ballot: 'It means a lot'

Virginia · 5d

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Hanover breaks ground on trade school expansion

Hanover County Public Schools broke ground Tuesday on the expansion of The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology.

Hanover County, VA · 8d

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Standard Communities Breaks Ground on $90M Richmond Development

Standard Communities broke ground on Joyfield Towns at German School, an $88 million development that will deliver 234 affordable three- and four-bedroom townhomes to South Richmond. Joyfield Towns at German School is the third Joyfield Living community to bring brand-new construction with luxury finishes. The development brings together federal resources,...

Richmond, VA · 8d

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Three Chopt Road in Henrico to be widened for safety, traffic

Henrico County will widen a two-mile stretch of Three Chopt Road into a four-lane divided roadway in a $45.5 million project.

Henrico County, VA · 8d

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Central Virginia gets a mild Halloween even though temps will be much cooler compared to the week

Petersburg, VA · 7d

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‘I was devastated’: Over a dozen customers report bad gas at Dinwiddie Exxon

A state investigation is underway in Dinwiddie County following more than a dozen reports of bad gas at an Exxon station.

Dinwiddie County, VA · 9d

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105-Year-Old Buffalo Soldier honored by motorcycle club

At 105 years old, Matthew E. Otey Sr. is still living on his own, still cooking his own meals, and still climbing. "I'm on the rough side today, you know, uh, I'm still climbing," Otey said.

Richmond, VA · 9d

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Army identifies soldier who died during training at Fort Lee

A soldier died in a training area at Fort Lee in Prince George County. No foul play is suspected; the cause is under investigation.

Fort Lee, VA · 7d

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Great 8 Events: Virginia Thanksgiving Festival returns

Virginia Thanksgiving Festival returns on Sunday, Nov. 1 in Charles City. On this week's episode of Great 8 Events, host Delaney Hall chats with Vice President Crystal Phillips about what folks can expect if they head out.

Charles City, VA · 7d

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