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Powhatan's Independence Golf Club Sells for $9.5M, Future Access Unclear

Independence Golf Club's 260 acres along the Powhatan-Chesterfield line changed hands for $9.53 million, according to county property records, closing the books on more than a decade of ownership by the company behind the club's rise as one of central Virginia's best-known public courses. The sale places the 27-hole facility in the hands of a fast-growing national golf operator whose plans for the property remain undisclosed.

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Cheryl Miller shares emotional message after 42 years as WTVR anchor

Cheryl Miller is a familiar and trusted presence in Central Virginia. On Friday, she anchored the news on WTVR for the final time, bringing to a close a remarkable 42-year run behind the anchor desk.

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Man shot, killed in Chippenham Hospital parking lot

A man was shot and killed in the parking lot of Richmond's Chippenham Hospital late Friday night.

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10 Virginia Barbecue Restaurants Smoking Ribs, Pulled Pork And Brisket Over Wood

A Virginia barbecue joint sells its house sauce in something called a sauce bladder. Yes, a bladder. Barbecue folks clearly don’t do boring. The names only get better from there. There’s a sandwich called Heaven on a Bun, plus a dessert called Bananamisu waiting after the brisket. But...

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Man shot, killed in downtown Richmond

A man died after being shot in downtown Richmond early Saturday morning.

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7 Virginia Bakeries Making Homemade Sweet Potato Pie Worth Coming Back For

A shop famous for New Zealand-style meat pies also bakes a sweet potato pecan pie. I love that twist, because sweet potato pie usually gets treated like pumpkin’s quieter cousin. Virginia bakers clearly never got that memo. One spot folds the filling into hand pies you can eat while...

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2 people taken to hospital after vehicle crashes into Henrico building

HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - Two people were taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a building on Thursday. Henrico Police were called to the scene of a three-vehicle crash in the intersection of Gayton Road and Ridgefield Parkway around 5:30 p.m. “The crash occurred in the middle of...

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Richmond is first stop for LEGO's holiday workshop tour

A LEGO Holiday Workshop is popping up in Richmond this weekend — and it's the first stop on LEGO's nationwide holiday magic tour. Why it matters: The free, two-day pop-up lets fans of all ages build, play and get into the holiday spirit — LEGO-style. State of play: The workshop takes over West Broad Village in Short Pump on Saturday and Sunday (Nov. 7–8) with seven interactive, holiday-themed stations. Attendees can: 🚗 Build and race LEGO cars down ramps, play LEGO video games and create their own holiday stories. 🦌 Make a mini LEGO reindeer to take home, build ornaments for a community tree and snap photos with a LEGO Yeti. 🧱 Let little builders explore a LEGO DUPLO play area designed for preschoolers. 🎁 Post a photo of your ornament with #BuildtoGive, and LEGO will donate a set to a child in need. What they're saying: LEGO chose Richmond as the tour's first stop because of its growing presence in the region, a company spokesperson tells Axios. That includes its $1 billion Chesterfield factory and a Prince George distribution center, both set to open in 2027. "Our growing team is proud to call Greater Richmond home," LEGO said in

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‘Tragic’: 75-year-old man dead, driver arrested after Richmond hit-and-run

A 75-year-old Richmond man is dead and a driver is facing charges after a hit-and-run in Richmond's Shockoe Bottom on Friday.

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Henrico Division of Fire mourns unexpected death of veteran firefighter

The Henrico Division of Fire is mourning the unexpected death of veteran firefighter Kenny Waters, who served the department for more than 18 years. Waters died Wednesday while off duty, the fire department announced Thursday. Waters was recognized as the 2026 Firefighter of the Year by the Short Pump Ruritan

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The Po’boy Sandwich At This Little Virginia Deli Has Locals Coming Back For More

The seafood at this little deli gets cleaned to order. That means your shrimp po’boy starts its journey when you place your order, not hours before. The bread gets baked daily, and the rolls are torpedo-shaped. Crispy fried seafood goes inside with lettuce, tomatoes, and a zesty remoulade. I appreciate a sandwich that takes its own bread this seriously.

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We Tried OPA! Social, Libbie Mill’s New Greek and Italian Restaurant

OPA! Social just opened at Libbie Mill, and we went on the very first day. It’s in the old Crafted space, and it’s a Greek, Italian, and American spot with a much bigger menu than I expected. Two of us shared an appetizer, a salad, and an entree, and the bill came to $53 with tax and tip. Here’s how it went.

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Richmond is throwing a massive 3-day Pickle Party this weekend

From November 6-8, a group of Richmonders is turning a shared affection for pickles into an excuse to bring the city’s culinary, artistic, and cultural communities together for the inaugural Richmond Pickle Party. The celebration will take over the Arts District and Jackson Ward with nearly 75 local businesses, food trucks, fermenters, artists, performers, and more.

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Suspect in Shockoe Bottom shooting reaches plea deal

One of five men arrested in connection with a mass shooting in Shockoe Bottom has reached a plea deal on two charges.

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‘Armed and dangerous’ man sought in stabbing of GRTC bus driver

Richmond Police are asking the public for help locating an "armed and dangerous" man wanted in relation to the Sunday stabbing of a Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) bus driver.

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Residents, soon-to-be married couple in a jam after 3-alarm apartment fire in Richmond

Frustration lingers for residents, business owners and other renters at the Richmond multi-use building that caught fire a week ago. This includes a soon-to-be married couple, who lost their wedding venue.

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‘Rescue Roundup’: Animal shelters band together to help find new homes for pets

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) Dogs and cats from shelters across the state will be available for adoption Friday at Richmond Animal League’s Rescue Roundup. The event runs from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Richmond Animal League’s campus on International Drive in Richmond. Adoptable pets from King...

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Unconventional relief for veterans in pain

Army veteran Rogel Pagaduan remembers what it was like back in 2016 while still on active duty.

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