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‘Remarkable’: Drunk raccoon leads to $250,000 for animal control

HANOVER, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) - Nearly a year after a drunk raccoon was captured in a Virginia ABC store, a campaign tied to the animal has raised $250,000 for Hanover County Animal Control. Donations from the “Trashed Panda” campaign will cover more than half the cost of a new tool...

Hanover County, VA · 1d

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Winter is coming: Inaugural WinterWorld schedule revealed

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - 804Live has released the event schedule for the inaugural WinterWorld at CarMax Park. The winter festival will include a 12,500-square-foot ice skating pond, an ice slide, a Ferris wheel, and the tallest live Christmas tree in Richmond, standing at 45 feet. WinterWorld will also have several...

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Richmond works on its first urban forest master plan at Libby Hill Park

🌳 Richmond held a ceremonial tree planting at Libby Hill Park as the city builds its first-ever urban forest master plan, a long-term guide backed by a $6 million federal grant. 🌳

Richmond, VA · 13h

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New Kristallnacht exhibit opens at Virginia Holocaust Museum

A new exhibit on Kristallnacht has opened at the Virginia Holocaust Museum.

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Richmond seeks redevelopment concepts for Northside property

Richmond is seeking concepts for the redevelopment of a city-owned Northside property.

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Survivors and supporters raise lanterns at Innsbrook for Light The Night walk

💛 The community came together at Innsbrook for the Light The Night walk, raising glowing lanterns to support blood cancer patients. The nighttime walk is part of a national campaign in nearly 80 cities. 💛

Glen Allen, VA · 14h

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At SCC hearing, Virginians say Dominion-NextEra merger could mean higher bills, new risk

In downtown Richmond outside the State Corporation Commission on Thursday, dozens of protesters shouted their opposition to the NextEra-Dominion Energy merger, as public testimony in the case proceeded inside the SCC courtroom. Some demonstrators held aloft effigies of the three SCC commissioners, while others gave speeches outlining their concerns about...

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Holiday events in Richmond require early booking for 2026 season

Area families preparing for the holidays must book several popular regional Christmas events ahead of time.

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Guessing Headlights

Man Sends Silverado for Repairs, Then Finds It Miles From the Dealership: "Not Willing to Go Down Without a Fight"

A Virginia truck owner got a clue about a theft by checking how much gas was left in his truck. He had sent it to a dealership for engine repairs and was waiting for the ... Read more

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8Sports Blitz: Play of the Week for Week 11

This week's "Play of the Week" poll features plays from Douglas Freeman, Matoaca and Huguenot.

Richmond, VA · 23h

WTVR CBS 6

Inside a Richmond ride for veterans: 'Service is respected and honored'

🏍️ About 75 veterans rode together through Richmond for a motorcycle event hosted by Phi Beta Sigma fraternity to honor their service and give back to the community. 🏍️

Richmond, VA · 13h

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Bank of America awards $400,000 to 2 Richmond nonprofits

Cristo Rey Richmond High School students had a chance to ask one of Bank of America's top executives how artificial intelligence is shaping the careers they may pursue.

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Holiday Themed Bars in Virginia 2026

It’s officially holiday pop-up bar season! I love that so many spots are going all out for the holidays and I’m glad this trend just keeps getting bigger. I’ve updated this list for 2026 with every holiday bar I could confirm is coming back this year (plus a few new ones). Dates and details change fast this time of year, so double-check the bar’s website or Instagram before you head out.

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Two Henrico teachers win $28,200 in grants to advance classroom learning through global experiences

Jules Irvin-Rooney of J.R. Tucker High School and Amy Harnsberger of Glen Allen High School pose after receiving the 2026 R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence, earning grants of $13,200 and $15,000, respectively, to pursue educational and artistic experiences in New York City, England, Atlanta and Scotland. HENRICO, Va., Nov. 6,...

Henrico County, VA · 1d

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Starr Hill Joins Forces With Hardywood

Virginia’s two largest craft breweries just became one. Richmond-based Hardywood Park Craft Brewery acquired Starr Hill Brewery in an all-equity deal that closed October 1, with Hardywood pledging to keep Starr Hill’s “ownership, leadership, team, and brand identity fully intact.”. Founded as Starr Hill Brewery and Music...

Charlottesville, VA · 1d

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 16 alum Mirage comes to Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In late October, Mirage, a “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum, traveled from Las Vegas to Richmond for a show hosted by local drag queen Drew Friday at Babes of Carytown. In addition to Mirage and Drew Friday, the show cast included local queens...

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Axios Richmond

Richmond's newest social club meets on roller skates

Snapshot of the Halloween Costume Skate last week. Video: Courtesy of Sarah Deible Richmond's newest social club meets on one of the most dreaded nights of the week: Mondays. Why it matters: What started as Sarah Deible's search for roller skating buddies on TikTok has become a bright spot for dozens of Richmonders, who say RVA Sidewalk Surfers is giving them something to look forward to. Zoom in: Deible, an Oregon Hill resident, launched the group in August after rediscovering her COVID-era roller skates, she tells Axios. Three people showed up to the first meetup. Now, turnout ranges from about 25 to over 50. How it works: Every Monday around 5:45pm, skaters of all ages and abilities gather at the Wharf Street parking lot for a four-mile loop along the Capital Trail. The out-and-back route heads to The Boathouse and Island Shrimp Co. in Rocketts Landing before turning around and skating toward Shockoe. The fun part: One guy showed up hours after moving to Richmond from Phoenix, before he'd even found an apartment, Deible says. A kid who joined a recent meetup outskated the adults. And a woman who hadn't skated in years has become a regular. "She's trying to

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Richmond Food News: Nov. 5-11

RVA loves to lean into a theme, and this weekend is shaping up to be a briny good time. The inaugural Richmond Pickle Party is coming in crisp from Nov. 6-8, with three days to explore all the possibilities of the pickle. Local food businesses are also whipping up everything from pickle ice cream and cocktails to brined fried chicken and other specials. See you in the pickle conga line! (Richmond magazine)

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Central Virginia walks to defeat ALS at CarMax Park in Richmond: 'We are going to find a cure'

RICHMOND, Va. — Central Virginia came together Saturday for the Walk to Defeat ALS Richmond at CarMax Park, raising money and awareness to fight the disease and support the families it affects. Organizers said the event raised about $172,000, or 93% of its goal, according to the campaign's website....

Richmond, VA · 13h

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Jamaican-born retired Navy officer installed as Jamaica’s Honorary Consul in Richmond

When you step inside Karl Bryan's Chesterfield County home, the walls are filled with moments in time.