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North Prince George man indicted for allegedly attacking vehicle with family members inside in Charles City

A North Prince George man who allegedly assaulted a family member and caused damage to property in Charles City County has been indicted. George Franklin Jackson Jr., 37, of the 500 block of Folar Trail, has been indicted on one count each of malicious shooting/throwing a projectile at an occupied vehicle, felony destruction of property, felony assault and battery of a family member (third or subsequent offense). The indictments stem from an Aug. 18, 2025 incident where the defendant allegedly attacked a vehicle, causing damage and placing family members in danger during the encounter.

Charles City County, VA · 2d

WTVR CBS 6

Woman seriously injured in crash on Interstate 95 in Richmond

A woman was seriously injured in a crash in the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Richmond on Thursday night.

Richmond, VA · 3h

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Woman killed in Richmond shooting was days away from her 49th birthday

A woman was shot and killed Thursday afternoon in Richmond, and the co-worker who received a text from her just hours before says she is struggling to process the loss.

Richmond, VA · 12h

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Second of 5 suspects in mass shooting in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom accepts plea deal

The second of five suspects in the mass shooting that left two people dead and several others hurt in Richmond's Shockoe Bottom in February accepted a plea deal on Thursday.

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Timeless Dishes

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 · 20h

Daily Voice

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WATCH: Flames Engulf Sports Car During Rush-Hour Chaos On I-64 In Virginia (UPDATED)

Flames engulfed the front end of a red sports car along a busy Virginia interstate, sending thick smoke into the air as motorists passed the burning vehicle during the afternoon rush hour. New photos and video submitted to Daily Voice by a passing motorist offer a closer look at the fiery scene that…

Henrico County, VA · 19h

The Progress-Index

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Iconic Quick Lunch restaurant first to get Hopewell's new development loan

The city of Hopewell is launching a marketing and financing strategy to encourage repurposing vacant commercial buildings into viable business opportunities, and the first beneficiary a $75,000 loan is an iconic city restaurant. In a statement Thursday, Nov. 12, the Hopewell Economic Development Authority said the programs, called Hopewell Sites Ready Marketing and Sites Ready Property Activation Loan will "encourage private investment, and create new opportunities for business development throughout the city." The marketing program is a free and voluntary incentive through which properties will be promoted on Hopewell's website and social-media channels and be included in city recruitment efforts locally and nationally. It is designed to put local properties on the radar of potential buyers and investors. The loan program provides financing at rates determined by the EDA on a case-by-case basis. It would help finance renovations, structural repairs, site preparation, infrastructure upgrades and any other vital necessities to get the property up and running. “The strong partnership we have built between City Council and the Economic Development Authority over the past several years is producing meaningful results for Hopewell,” Mayor Johnny Partin Jr. said in the statement. “Through improved collaboration, shared priorities, and a unified vision for our

Hopewell, VA · 6h

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‘Taken far too soon’: Loved ones mourn 24-year-old Henrico man shot, killed in Richmond

Loved ones are mourning a 24-year-old Henrico County man who was shot and killed in Richmond on Saturday, saying he had a promising future he will now never get to see.

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Man accused of shooting, killing girlfriend in Chesterfield waives preliminary hearing

The man accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend outside her Chesterfield County home waived his right to a preliminary hearing during a court appearance Thursday morning.

Chesterfield County, VA · 22h

Henrico Citizen

Henrico Police identify pedestrian killed in Staples Mill Road crash

Henrico Police have identified the pedestrian killed in an Oct. 31 crash near Staples Mill Road and Bremner Boulevard as Manuel Cortez Pineda, 31, of Henrico. Officers responded to the intersection in the Brookland District at about 2:25 a.m. and found Pineda with traumatic injuries. He was pronounced

Richmond, VA · 21h

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19-year-old man arrested for commercial burglary in Petersburg

A 19-year-old man was arrested for commercial burglary in Petersburg early Tuesday morning.

Petersburg, VA · 2d

Busting Brackets

Richmond is off to its most dominant start in more than 70 years

Richmond enters Thursday's game at Southern Illinois with a historic 3-0 start, averaging 95.3 points behind outstanding offensive efficiency.

Richmond, VA · 21h

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Mother grapples for answers after son dies at Riverside Regional Jail

A mother is grappling for answers after her son died inside Prince George County's Riverside Regional Jail. Twenty-eight-year-old Dartellee Foster was found unresponsive in his cell on Oct. 25, but his mother said she's gotten close to no information about what happened since then.

Prince George County, VA · 2d

Wide Open Eats

Renowned Folk Singer Killed in Hit and Run, Tributes Pour In

A renowned folk singer beloved by his local Richmond community has been killed in a hit and run. As reported by ABC 8, 75 year old Harry "Gerry" Laverty was found "down and unresponsive" after police were called to the scene of the crime. The incident occurred on November 6...

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Colonial Heights, VA · 2d

Delaware man arrested in Colonial Heights with $7K in stolen merchandise

A 46-year-old Delaware man was arrested in Colonial Heights on Monday while reportedly carrying around $7,000 in stolen merchandise.

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7 Affordable Places Realtors Say Will Become Climate Havens as Temperatures Rise

This piece reviews seven affordable, senior-friendly cities with strong infrastructure and mitigation plans to help residents weather the effects of climate change.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Virginia Thrift Hunters Keep Talking About This Giant Store In Richmond, So Bring An Empty Trunk

Some thrift stores take ten minutes to see. This one in Richmond can swallow an entire afternoon, and nobody seems to mind. Room after room holds furniture, clothes, records, cookware, books, and odd little treasures you did not know you needed. Shoppers walk in planning to grab one lamp and...

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Richmond man identified as pedestrian killed in Ashland hit-and-run

A 64-year-old Richmond man was struck and killed by a driver in Ashland on Sunday, and police are now asking the public for help with their investigation.

Ashland, VA · 2d

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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

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Thanks for nothing, Pollard and Bagby

One morning I awoke to my roommate banging violently on my bedroom door. After a few moments, I made out the words “a huge roach just crawled into your room.” This came after weeks of sending work orders into our property managers, Pollard and Bagby. By the time...