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Spanberger expands Virginia’s Opportunity Zones to increase development

Governor Abigail Spanberger announced additional opportunity zones earlier this month, part of a federal effort that gives tax breaks for new development. It’s a program that’s seen parts of Richmond flourish, but it’s not the sole silver bullet needed to address Virginia’s housing needs. Governor Spanberger’s...

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Richmond's Salvation Army winter shelter opens today

Richmond's Salvation Army winter shelter opens today, offering overnight space for up to 106 single adults through April 15.

Richmond, VA · 21h

Cardinal News

Headlines from across Virginia: Richmond officials still debating city’s stance on proposed Dominion-NextEra merger; more …

From elsewhere: Virginia Beach to start Oceanfront violence interrupter pilot program this spring. Virginia environmental groups ask for data center pause until new regulations kick in. Virginia Tech expands military education programs after Pentagon-Ivy League split. The post Headlines from across Virginia: Richmond officials still debating city’s stance on proposed Dominion-NextEra merger; more … appeared first on Cardinal News .

Richmond, VA · 2d

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Richmond schools superintendent responds after data posted on dark web

Superintendent Jason Kamras says the school division is working to support families and staff after confirming that information obtained during a cybersecurity breach was posted on the dark web.

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Two Central Virginia Elementary Schools selected to produce Disney musicals

According to WRIC 8 News, two Central Virginia elementary schools have been selected to participate in Disney Musicals in Schools for the 2026-27 school year through the corporation's Stage Connect program.

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Crewe water pressure holds as boil notice stays; free water Thursday

Crewe's water pressure held overnight. Free bottled water is available Thursday, but a boil-water notice and conservation request remain in effect.

Crewe, VA · 1d

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All Nottoway schools closed due to water pressure issue

All Nottoway County Public Schools are closed Wednesday due to a water pressure issue.

Nottoway County, VA · 2d

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Navy veteran runs Richmond 8K after spinal cord injury

Navy veteran Whitney Lewis runs Richmond's 8K after a 2005 spinal cord injury, crediting adaptive sports for her recovery.

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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

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Virginia-born Tuskegee Airman looks ahead to 111th birthday

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - James Clayton Flowers, a Tuskegee Airman and World War II veteran born in Surry County, Virginia, is preparing to celebrate his 111th birthday on Christmas Day. His nephew, Gary Flowers, said the family calls him Uncle Clayton and is proud of his life and accomplishments. Gary...

Surry County, VA · 2d

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Asbestos found during Richmond high school building demolition was woven between buildings, not inside: RPS

Richmond Public Schools (RPS) officials said that, though asbestos was found while demolishing the Richmond High School for the Arts’ old building, it was not actually inside the building.

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Richmond Public Schools says forensic audit is underway after October cyberattack

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond Public Schools said a forensic audit is underway as the district continues to investigate a cyberattack that is still affecting daily operations. The attack began in October and took the entire school division offline, which affected online classroom tools, phones and email services. The school...

Richmond, VA · 2d

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Richmond Council Approves 33 Townhomes on Grove Avenue Church Site, Razing a 1950 Sanctuary

Richmond City Council has given the green light to raze a nearly 80-year-old church building at Grove and Malvern avenues and replace it with 33 new townhomes, capping months of neighborhood pushback that shrank the project from an original proposal of 72 units. The vote took place Nov. 9, with every council member except Reva Trammell voting in favor.

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Data center developer, Hanover Humane Society plan to conduct sound study soon

Oppidan, a data center developer coming into Ashland, is hearing both residents' and the Hanover Humane Society's concerns over noise and disruptions.

Ashland, VA · 1d

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A new Richmond mural on Hull Street Road shows Southside pride

RICHMOND, Va. — A mural on Hull Street Road catches the eye, and it also tells the story of the people who live in Southside and what they are proud of: the culture, the creativity and the togetherness they say makes Southside home. Drivers may have passed the wall...

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Virginia environmental groups ask for data center pause until new regulations kick in

A coalition of environmental groups and impacted community members gathered in Hanover County, near Richmond, Wednesday to ask Virginia’s Governor and elected officials to support a pause on new data centers. “Better technology is there and Big Tech just doesn’t want to pay for it out of their gargantuan...

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Petersburg City Council introduces data center zoning rules as public concerns remain

PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) - Amid backlash from the community, Petersburg City Council has introduced new zoning rules aimed at regulating data centers, but some residents remain concerned. Many in the community, including some city council members, found out about the handful of projects after a BizSense article came out back...

Petersburg, VA · 1d

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In Hanover County, environmental groups rally for statewide data center moratorium

A united front of environmental groups representing all corners of the commonwealth on Wednesday in Hanover urged the state government to implement a statewide pause on all new data center permit approvals and connections to the grid until stricter regulations for water use, energy infrastructure, and siting are enacted. Representatives from over a dozen organizations […]

Hanover County, VA · 2d

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Richmond Council Approves Waldorf School's $100K Buy of Sherwood Park Green Space

Robin Hood Rd. & Brookland Pkwy. — Intersection Including Proposed Green Space. Richmond City Council gave its approval Monday to Richmond Waldorf School's proposed purchase of a city-owned triangle of land and a closed turning lane tucked into Sherwood Park, clearing the way for the school to pay roughly $100,000 for a strip of green space that has divided neighbors for months.

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