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Between Richmond And Norfolk Is A Virginia Archaeological Site With A Fascinating Museum And River Views

While colonial landmarks can be found up and down the East Coast, few states lay claim to as many well-preserved colonial sites as Virginia. For most, Williamsburg is likely the first to spring to mind; its restored buildings, horse-drawn carriages, and costumed historical interpreters have made it one of the most famous living museums in the nation, if not the world. But less than 10 miles southwest lies another of Virginia's colonial capitals that, unlike the cobblestone streets of Williamsburg, is buried mostly beneath the soil.

Norfolk, VA · 2d
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‘Significant amounts of asbestos’ found during Richmond high school demolition

"Significant amounts of asbestos" were found during the demolition of Richmond High School for the Arts' old building, a construction update says.

Richmond, VA · 2d

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Goochland, Henrico residents pack meeting over potential Google data center

Hundreds of Goochland and Henrico County residents packed Goochland High School Tuesday evening as concerns grow over the possibility of additional hyperscale data center development.

Goochland County, VA · 1d

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Powhatan County bridge weight limit cut to 4 tons, forcing school bus route changes

Powhatan County schools will run new bus routes Wednesday after VDOT lowered the Rocky Ford Road Bridge weight limit from 13 tons to 4 tons.

Powhatan County, VA · 1d
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This Day in Henrico History: Nov. 9 – Henrico completes its courthouse at 22nd and East Main streets

On Nov. 9, 1896, Henrico County completed the red brick courthouse at 22nd and East Main streets that would serve its courts for nearly eight decades. Architect Carl August Ruehrmund designed the Romanesque building, with its prominent towers, stone base and arched entrance. Contractors William Trexler and Richard E. Elmore

Henrico County, VA · 2d

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92-year-old Goochland man beautifies community

Now that the leaves are changing color and falling gracefully Cornelius Rawles, who goes by Uncle Billy, has a busy schedule.

Goochland, VA · 1d

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Herb Coulton Jr. defeats incumbent Arnold Westbrook by 8 votes in close Petersburg Ward 7 race

PETERSBURG, Va. — All of the votes have been counted in the race to represent Petersburg's 7th Ward on City Council, and challenger Herb Coulton Jr. has defeated incumbent Arnold Westbrook by eight votes. The spread in the race is 0.5499%, meaning a recount is possible — but only...

Petersburg, VA · 17h

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Virginia Stalls on Closing Hiram Davis Medical Center as Frail Patients Await New Homes

Virginia's plan to shut down Hiram Davis Medical Center has stalled again, leaving dozens of the state's most medically fragile behavioral health patients in limbo inside a building plagued by Legionella bacteria and failing heating and air-conditioning systems. The state wants to transfer some of the frailest people in the behavioral health system out of the aging facility, and lawmakers have expressed concerns about the plan.

Chesapeake, VA · 1d

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Virginia-born Tuskegee Airman looks ahead to 111th birthday

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - James Clayton Flowers, a Tuskegee Airman and World War II veteran born in Surry County, Virginia, is preparing to celebrate his 111th birthday on Christmas Day. His nephew, Gary Flowers, said the family calls him Uncle Clayton and is proud of his life and accomplishments. Gary...

Surry County, VA · 15h

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Richmond City Council approves $4.8 million for schools, expands tax relief eligibility

RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond City Council approved an additional $4.8 million for Richmond Public Schools, expanded eligibility for senior and disability-related property tax relief, and established a policy for annual cost-of-living adjustments to retirement benefits during its Nov. 9 formal meeting. The additional $4,780,737.08 for Richmond Public Schools will...

Richmond, VA · 2d

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Recycling Pickup Tomorrow Morning/Trash On Thursday

Tomorrow is a “Red Wednesday”, which usually means trash and recycling pickup. But tomorrow is also Veterans Day so, while the CVWMA’s recycling pickup is happening on schedule, the City’s trash pickup is delayed by the holiday until Thursday. Please go over what can be recycled.

Chester, VA · 1d

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Richmond water pressure drop highlights familiar backup power gap

A crash cut power to two Richmond pump stations, dropping water pressure. DPU connected a generator manually and avoided a 2025-style prolonged outage.

Richmond, VA · 1d

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Powhatan superintendent to retire at the end of school year

Powhatan County Public Schools' superintendent Beth Teigen is stepping down at the end of the school year.

Powhatan County, VA · 1d

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City Government Offices Closed on Veterans Day

City of Petersburg Government Offices Closed in Observance of Veterans Day. City of Petersburg government offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for Veterans Day. Offices will reopen during normal business hours on Thursday, November 12. Petersburg Area Transit bus service will operate on Veterans Day, November 11,...

Petersburg, VA · 3d

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Child Care Subsidy Program waitlists decline amid state push to fund more slots

For a while, there were nearly 14,000 kids across the state who were waitlisted for Virginia’s Child Care Subsidy Program, which helps low- to moderate-income families afford childcare. Demand for the program skyrocketed between 2024 and 2025. But earlier this year, the state determined it had enough money to...

Virginia · 1d

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Shenandoah Mansions Sets New Year’s Eve Opening; Rates Start at $290

Shenandoah Mansions has been in development since 2021, and its opening was initially expected two years before this month’s announcement. The building, formerly a senior living facility, is being converted into a 73-room hotel, The Richmonder reported. The project’s progress was interrupted by a dispute with its former general...

Richmond, VA · 3d

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Powhatan Schools on 2-hour delay due to unexpected weight limit change on local bridge

Powhatan County's schools will open late on Tuesday due to an "unexpected change in the weight limit on a local bridge."

Powhatan County, VA · 2d

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Veterans Day 2026: Ceremonies across Central Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Communities across Central Virginia are preparing to honor military veterans with ceremonies and celebrations this Veterans Day. Here’s a look at Veterans Day ceremonies in the area:. RICHMOND. The Virginia War Memorial is hosting its 70th annual Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. on...

Richmond, VA · 2d

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Rescued pit bull mix named grand marshal of Richmond Christmas Parade

A rescued pup is grand marshal of the 43rd annual Dominion Energy Christmas Parade in Richmond on Dec. 5.

Richmond, VA · 1d