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Richmond water pressure returning to normal after crash; hit-and-run driver arrested

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond Department of Public Utilities officials said water pressure levels are returning to normal following an outage that affected hundreds of residents across the city. The drop in pressure impacted customers in the Museum District, Fan, and Northside neighborhoods. DPU said the water is safe to...

Richmond, VA · 5d
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Squirrelloween takes over CarMax Park: 'It brings out the entire community'

🎃 The annual Squirrelloween event brought trick-or-treating, hay rides and fall fun to Richmond's CarMax Park on Friday. 🎃

Richmond, VA · 8d

Axios Richmond

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Henrico sewer breaks send 1.4M gallons of sewage into creek

Remediation efforts are underway in Henrico after three recent sewer main breaks dumped 1.4 million gallons of sewage into Gillies Creek, which flows into the James. Why it matters: For once, it wasn't Richmond . State of play: The trio of leaks happened Oct. 23 and 26 near Kemp Avenue in eastern Henrico, where crews found two holes in a sewer pipe — one the size of a golf ball — per the county's report . Henrico said impacts were minimal and repairs are complete, but the county is urging people to avoid recreational water activities in the affected area, including where the creek flows into the James. Flashback: Sewage leaks aren't new in RVA, but usually it's the city — not the counties — battling muck that's flowing into waterways. Richmond has spent decades battling sewage overflows from its aging sewer system, including a 2024 pipe leak that prompted a no-swimming advisory for the James . What's next: Henrico says it'll conduct regular creek inspections for the next few weeks while investigating what caused the breaks.

Richmond, VA · 9d

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‘What’s At Stake’: Midterm informational panel held at VCU in preparation for midterm elections

The VCU College of Humanities and Sciences held the “What’s at Stake?” panel on Oct. 28 in preparation for the upcoming midterm election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The panelists included Ambassador Anthony Godfrey, former Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and assistant professors of political science Hollie Mann and Jatia Wrighten. The event gave each panelist the opportunity to highlight the topics that they felt were most important for voters to understand before Election Day.

Richmond, VA · 6d
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Hanover County launches ‘Feed the Farm’ pumpkin recycling program

Halloween is over for humans, but there can be a happy time for livestock in Hanover County. That's because the county has launched a program that allows residents to give their pumpkins a new life. They can be used as food for livestock at local farms.

Hanover County, VA · 6d

Country Herald

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Virginia Weather Winter 2026/27: Freezing Temps Raise Pipe Concerns for Richmond Homes

Virginia homeowners are being encouraged to protect exposed plumbing, outdoor faucets and other vulnerable areas before colder winter temperatures become more persistent.

Richmond, VA · 6d

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$550M announced for S-Line Rail Project

Construction is progressing on the S-Line rail project in North Carolina, with $550 million in federal-state partnership funding announced for the project’s development. Once completed, the railway will connect Raleigh to Richmond, Virginia. “Living in the number one state that people from other states are moving to, North Carolinians...

Raleigh, NC · 8d

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'Biscuit' the dog is latest dead felon to get their voting rights back from Spanberger, confused owner says

A deceased Goochland County beagle named Biscuit reportedly received a Virginia rights restoration certificate, prompting calls for an audit.

Goochland County, VA · 9d

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‘Barbie Original Icon Tour’ to make a stop in Henrico’s Short Pump

The "Barbie Original Icon Tour" is set to make its way over to Henrico County's Short Pump area in early November.

Henrico County, VA · 9d

12 On Your Side

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Virginia launches health insurance savings program

Virginia · 5d

WTVR CBS 6

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How Henrico plans to regulate recreational marijuana when Virginia legalize it

Henrico proposes a 3% tax, public-use limits and zoning rules for recreational marijuana ahead of 2027. A public hearing is set for Nov. 10.

Henrico County, VA · 9d

Axios Richmond

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Richmond's Halloween candy divide: Too many kids or too few

Some Richmond-area residents are buying less candy this Halloween or rationing treats. Others are stocking up on more than 1,000 pieces. Why it matters: Candy prices are soaring, and how much Richmonders need to buy depends a lot on where they live, Axios' reader survey found. By the numbers: More than a third of the 182 survey respondents said they're buying less candy, switching to cheaper brands or giving out fewer pieces per kid. Another 45% said rising prices aren't affecting their Halloween plans. Nearly two-thirds expected to spend $50 or less on candy this year, while a quarter budgeted $51 to $100. And of the four respondents who plan to spend more than $200, three live in Richmond. The intrigue: One Henrico resident said they're buying two-thirds of their usual amount and swapping some chocolate for cheaper fruit snacks, while a Chesterfield resident switched from full-size candy bars to fun-size treats. Zoom out: Halloween candy prices at major retailers have jumped 71% since 2021, with a 100-piece bag averaging nearly $17, per a FinanceBuzz analysis. The big picture: With Halloween falling on Saturday, some residents are stocking up for bigger crowds, while others are wondering whether anyone will show

Richmond, VA · 9d

Henrico Citizen

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This Day in Henrico History: November 1 – Henrico’s fire chief moves into civil defense

On November 1, 1962, Henrico Fire Chief P. L. Burnett moved into the county’s civil defense coordinator role, according to the county’s fire history. The change brought a longtime fire leader into a different part of the county’s emergency preparedness work. Burnett had helped

Henrico County, VA · 7d

Country Herald

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Virginia Open Enrollment Nov. 1: Richmond Residents Can Get New 2027 Health Insurance Savings

RICHMOND, Va. — Open enrollment for 2027 health insurance begins Sunday, Nov. 1, giving Virginia residents an opportunity to compare plans, review premiums and determine whether they qualify for new state and federal financial assistance.

Virginia · 6d

Virginia Mercury

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Chesterfield County school board race raises questions over candidates’ experience, social stances

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. – On a recent Saturday, volunteers from Chesterfield County’s Republican and Democratic parties spent the crisp autumn morning handing out yard signs, sample ballots and campaign flyers outside the North Courthouse Road Library, a space temporarily transformed into a political battleground.  Two women, Christina Brady and Elizabeth Schultz, are facing off in […]

Chesterfield County, VA · 9d

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Chesterfield chopping down centuries-old tree

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Crews will soon cut down the Nunnally Oak at the Chesterfield Historic Courthouse after inspectors found severe rot inside the tree, which has stood for more than 200 years. Work to take down the tree will begin in the next few weeks. Lawson Nunnally planted the...

Chesterfield, VA · 10d

WTVR CBS 6

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Vote posters glued to buildings leave Virginia business owners with cleanup bill

Large posters urging people to vote were glued to Henrico and Richmond buildings, prompting vandalism complaints and a police investigation.

Henrico County, VA · 11d

WRIC - ABC 8News

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PHOTOS: NICU nurses dress Richmond’s tiniest patients up for Halloween

Some of Richmond's tiniest patients got all dressed up for Halloween with the help of loving nurses and volunteers.

Richmond, VA · 10d

Henrico Citizen

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Henrico breaks ground on $300M water line, Richmond-Henrico Turnpike improvements

Henrico County officials broke ground Oct. 28 on the first section of a $300 million-plus water transmission line designed in part to prevent a repeat of the January 2025 water crisis, while also launching a project to widen a portion of Richmond-Henrico Turnpike. The two projects, which

Richmond, VA · 10d

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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 · 10d