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Sparta, VA · Municipal

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Richmond activates emergency operations center ahead of Election Day

Richmond has activated its emergency operations center (EOC) to support Election Day this Tuesday.

Richmond, VA · 5d

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Goochland Weighs Direct Pipeline From High School Halls to Eli Lilly's $5B Plant

Goochland County officials say they have discussed creating a direct hiring pathway between local schools and Eli Lilly, the pharmaceutical giant building a $5 billion manufacturing plant in the county that is expected to generate more than 650 permanent jobs. County Administrator Jeremy Raley says the goal is simple: give Goochland students a real shot at those positions once the facility is up and running.

Goochland, VA · 6d

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A New Leash on Life: Meet Ashland’s cat police chief and dog mayor

Residents in Ashland, Virginia elected two furry friends to office last year during its Paswitive Politics campaign. After a fierce competition, orange cat The Trouble Man won the race for police chief and golden retriever Wilbur was named dog mayor. On this week's episode of A New Leash on Life, hosts Jessica Kirk and Jessica Wetzler talk to the public officials' paw-rents to learn more about the campaign and how they're meeting with constituents.

Ashland, VA · 4d

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Election Blog 2026: The run for Nashville, Richmond, and Capitol Hill

– The Associated Press has projected US Senator Mark Warner of Virginia as the winner in his race, giving him a fourth and final term on Capitol Hill. Warner, 71, had announced in July that he would retire from his political career if he were reelected, saying it was time to let new leaders move Virginia forward.

Virginia · 3d

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Election update around Central Virginia

Virginia · 4d

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10 Incredible Chocolate Shops In Virginia You Need To Visit If You Love Sweet Treats

One Virginia chocolate shop sells bars printed with the same pattern found on its town’s famous bricks. Edible local history? I am absolutely here for that. Well, the surprises just keep coming. A small mountain town has a shop known for a saffron-infused chocolate bar. Saffron and chocolate. Who...

Virginia · 7d

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Henrico removes all Flock cameras after company misses deadline

Henrico County crews removed all Flock cameras on Saturday after the company missed its deadline.

Henrico County, VA · 5d

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Richmond's haunted history: Storytellers share the city's ghost tales

From Scott House to the Byrd Park Pump House, local storytellers are sharing Richmond's spookiest lore and reminding visitors that the city's history and hauntings go hand in hand.

Richmond, VA · 8d

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Shoosmith landfill report overdue; Governor’s office withholds draft from CBS 6

A state report that could provide new information about the risks at the bankrupt Shoosmith landfill and what it will take to close the site remains under review weeks after its Oct. 5 deadline.

Chesterfield County, VA · 8d

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Fort Lee Soldier Dies During Training, Name Withheld as Army Investigates

A soldier died Thursday morning during training at Fort Lee in Prince George County, Virginia, according to post officials. The soldier's name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, and officials say no foul play is suspected while the cause of death remains under investigation. Fort Lee officials...

Fort Lee, VA · 8d

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Richmond water pressure returning to normal after crash; hit-and-run driver arrested

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond Department of Public Utilities officials said water pressure levels are returning to normal following an outage that affected hundreds of residents across the city. The drop in pressure impacted customers in the Museum District, Fan, and Northside neighborhoods. DPU said the water is safe to...

Richmond, VA · 4d

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Squirrelloween takes over CarMax Park: 'It brings out the entire community'

🎃 The annual Squirrelloween event brought trick-or-treating, hay rides and fall fun to Richmond's CarMax Park on Friday. 🎃

Richmond, VA · 7d

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Henrico sewer breaks send 1.4M gallons of sewage into creek

Remediation efforts are underway in Henrico after three recent sewer main breaks dumped 1.4 million gallons of sewage into Gillies Creek, which flows into the James. Why it matters: For once, it wasn't Richmond . State of play: The trio of leaks happened Oct. 23 and 26 near Kemp Avenue in eastern Henrico, where crews found two holes in a sewer pipe — one the size of a golf ball — per the county's report . Henrico said impacts were minimal and repairs are complete, but the county is urging people to avoid recreational water activities in the affected area, including where the creek flows into the James. Flashback: Sewage leaks aren't new in RVA, but usually it's the city — not the counties — battling muck that's flowing into waterways. Richmond has spent decades battling sewage overflows from its aging sewer system, including a 2024 pipe leak that prompted a no-swimming advisory for the James . What's next: Henrico says it'll conduct regular creek inspections for the next few weeks while investigating what caused the breaks.

Richmond, VA · 8d

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‘What’s At Stake’: Midterm informational panel held at VCU in preparation for midterm elections

The VCU College of Humanities and Sciences held the “What’s at Stake?” panel on Oct. 28 in preparation for the upcoming midterm election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The panelists included Ambassador Anthony Godfrey, former Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and assistant professors of political science Hollie Mann and Jatia Wrighten. The event gave each panelist the opportunity to highlight the topics that they felt were most important for voters to understand before Election Day.

Richmond, VA · 5d

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Hanover County launches ‘Feed the Farm’ pumpkin recycling program

Halloween is over for humans, but there can be a happy time for livestock in Hanover County. That's because the county has launched a program that allows residents to give their pumpkins a new life. They can be used as food for livestock at local farms.

Hanover County, VA · 6d

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Virginia Weather Winter 2026/27: Freezing Temps Raise Pipe Concerns for Richmond Homes

Virginia homeowners are being encouraged to protect exposed plumbing, outdoor faucets and other vulnerable areas before colder winter temperatures become more persistent.

Richmond, VA · 5d

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$550M announced for S-Line Rail Project

Construction is progressing on the S-Line rail project in North Carolina, with $550 million in federal-state partnership funding announced for the project’s development. Once completed, the railway will connect Raleigh to Richmond, Virginia. “Living in the number one state that people from other states are moving to, North Carolinians...

Raleigh, NC · 8d