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Timeless Dishes

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The World’s Largest Arby’s in Virginia Serves Brunswick Stew and Seats 166 Diners Inside

The world's largest Arby's, in Colonial Heights, Virginia, covers 7,125 square feet, seats 166 inside and sells a seasonal Brunswick stew. The post The World’s Largest Arby’s in Virginia Serves Brunswick Stew and Seats 166 Diners Inside appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Colonial Heights, VA · 17h

The Progress-Index

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Petersburg opens new park to honor local veterans

PETERSBURG − Against the backdrop of Veterans Day , Petersburg leaders and citizens gathered to dedicate a downtown park designed to honor the city's past, present and future veterans. The Nov. 11 ceremony dedicated Rotary Memorial Peace Park, a 9,700-square-foot former parking lot repurposed into a greenspace in which to relax and reflect. It is bordered by East Washington, North Jefferson and Franklin streets. Peace Park is the brainchild of Richard Taylor, a longtime Petersburg resident and civic leader who started work on it a few years ago after receiving a call from someone alerting him to the condition of the old parking lot. "It really was a labor of love," Taylor told the audience. Through the generosity of local businesses, Petersburg Rotarians and a $15,000 grant from the Rotary Foundation, the old asphalt was ripped out and replaced with soil and sod − and all done without spending a single city penny. The size of the park is 9,726 square feet. Taylor said that number was chosen for a reason. "I say 9,726 because if it had been 10,000 square feet, I would have had to apply to the federal government for a permit to get rid of [the

Petersburg, VA · 1d

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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 · 5d
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Inside the Largest Arby’s in the World: It Has More Than Meats the Eye

I recently spent an afternoon in the world’s biggest Arby’s in Colonial Heights, Virginia. A short drive down Interstate 95 from Richmond, Virginia, on Temple Lake Drive, it’s a rustic, gigantic reddish stone building that stands out next to the smaller, gray ones beside it. Without the...

Colonial Heights, VA · 2d
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Total Pro Sports

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Popular Singer Killed In Horrific Hit-And-Run, Leaving Fans Everywhere Heartbroken

He deserved better than to die like this. The post Popular Singer Killed In Horrific Hit-And-Run, Leaving Fans Everywhere Heartbroken originally published on Total Pro Sports .

Richmond, VA · 3d

Henrico Citizen

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Henrico Business Watch: Business license filings Nov. 5-11, 2026

Henrico County reported the following business license filings with start dates during the week. The filings are listed alphabetically by business or trade name, followed by a registered address and business industry classification. 7-Eleven #42618A , 301 South Airport Drive, Henrico – retail food and gasoline sales. Adrian Nunez Irizarry

Henrico County, VA · 23h

Margaret Minnicks

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A retired Chesterfield teacher appeared on the Today Show while reconnecting with former students

A retired Chesterfield, Virginia teacher has been on a mission to reconnect with former students for over a year. What started as a slow process made national news when Trisha Johnson appeared on NBC's Today Showin New York City. It helped her locate more of her 400 students, according to WTVR 6 News.

Chesterfield, 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 · 1d

Henrico Citizen

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Henrico County reducing speed limits on 54 roads

Henrico’s Department of Public Works is reducing the speed limit on 54 sections of county-maintained roads countywide following a comprehensive speed study. The study was conducted to ensure posted speed limits align with roadway function, surrounding land use and the safety needs of all users, including pedestrians,

Henrico County, VA · 2d

MotorBiscuit

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He Towed His Silverado to a Chevy Dealer. Then His App Showed It 20 Minutes Away

A Virginia owner says his myChevrolet app placed his 2021 Silverado about 20 minutes away after he had it towed to a Richmond dealership for engine work.

Richmond, VA · 3d

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Students March Through Campus in Response to Injustice With Nolan Wells Death

On Oct. 15, 2026, the students of Virginia State University gathered in front of Foster Hall to honor Nolan Wells’s memory and stand up to the injustices that occurred. The death of Nolan Wells shook not only the black community, it shook the world as a whole. Wells was an 18 year-old black man who went missing on July 4, 2026, during a trip off the Mississippi River. Many questioned the circumstances related to his disappearance and death, believing racial bias was involved with roughly 300 high school classmates gathered on the island with him. His body was discovered along the shoreline of the Mississippi River on July 6 and identified by his dental DNA.

Petersburg, VA · 2d

People

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Connor McCaffery’s 20-Year-Old Brother on Indefinite Medical Leave from College Team After Cancer Diagnosis

Both Connor, who is currently dating WNBA pro Caitlin Clark, and his brother Jack MacCaffrey played college basketball

Richmond, VA · 3d

WTVR CBS 6

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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 · 2d

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Project Peanut hit with second environmental violation notice

Google’s Project Peanut has received a second notice of violation from state environmental regulators in the span of a month. Peanut, one of the company’s three planned data center campuses in Chesterfield County, is currently under construction and slated to go online in late 2027. An Oct. 30,...

Chesterfield County, VA · 3d

Axios Richmond

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Savers opens massive new thrift store in Chesterfield

Savers, the massive secondhand chain with a devoted following, is opening its first Richmond-area store in Midlothian on Thursday . Why it matters: The national for-profit retailer is a thrifter's paradise, known for its selection of designer pieces, vintage finds and home decor. Until now, the closest location has been about 80 miles away in Woodbridge . The big picture: The nearly 29,000-square-foot store is taking over the former American Freight furniture store at 9131 Midlothian Turnpike in the Arch Village Shopping Center. When news of its expansion hit social media, one commenter said they'd even written to Savers asking it to open here. But some thrifters have also criticized the chain's prices, saying "I fear the name is becoming misleading." The good news: Shoppers can get 20% off their next purchase by donating eligible items . If you go: Savers will be open daily from 9am-9pm except for Sunday, when it's 10am-7pm. The Savers Thrift sign outside the incoming Henrico location. Photo: Sabrina Moreno/Axios What's next: Another Savers is planned for the former Sam Ash Music store on West Broad Street . A company spokesperson told Axios they're aiming for a spring 2027 opening. Editor's note: This story has

Richmond, VA · 2d

Henrico Citizen

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Henrico Fur Finder: Nov. 11, 2026

Every Wednesday, the Henrico Fur Finder highlights pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter. Hover over each animal's picture to see their name, sex, and breed. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee any animal’s availability, and animals cannot

Glen Allen, VA · 1d

Crafting Your Home

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A Former FBI Agent Sent to Texas to Work the Kennedy Assassination Case Right Out of the Academy Just Turned 100

Ed Kenney of Henrico, Virginia, turned 100 on Nov. 7. The former FBI agent was sent to Texas to work the Kennedy case and recalls visiting Jack Ruby.

Henrico County, VA · 2d

Daily Voice

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Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Multiple I-64 Lanes In Virginia During Rush Hour (DEVELOPING)

A major fire on I-64 in Virginia brought traffic to a crawl during the Tuesday afternoon rush hour, shutting down multiple westbound lanes as emergency crews responded to the scene. The incident was reported at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, near mile marker 176.3 in Henrico County, ac…

Henrico County, VA · 2d

WRIC - ABC 8News

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Chesterfield residents asked to share energy concerns at community town hall

Chesterfield County residents and business owners can voice their concerns about energy issues, including the increasing cost of electricity, at a town hall event on Thursday.

Chesterfield County, VA · 1d

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Two dogs, two rabbits rescued from Chesterfield shed fires

Two dogs and two rabbits were rescued from two shed fires in the backyard of a Chesterfield County home on Tuesday afternoon.

Chesterfield County, VA · 2d