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50 Capitols by 50: Roca family completes yearslong quest just in time for America 250
Matt and Kathy Honke have completed a journey that has taken them to every state capitol before they turn 50. Their final stop was in Richmond, Virginia, on...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Free access to local news this Fourth of July weekend on Richmond.com
This Independence Day weekend, Richmond.com is offering free access to its award‑winning local journalism, from breaking news and community reporting to ma...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
UPDATE: Richmond cancels Fourth of July at Dogwood Dell as extreme heat, drought impact Virginia
"I am asking Virginians to do all you can to keep yourself and your loved ones safe," Gov. Abigail Spanberger said. "Stay hydrated, stay cool and check on yo...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Virginia Drought Update: Conditions shift as metro Richmond braces for advisory
Virginia's drought persists as metro Richmond eyes a July 1 water advisory, 29 systems enact mandatory conservation, and farmers seek solutions.
Jun 29, 2026Open source
GBHS Forensics travels to national tournament
Members of the Great Bend High School Forensics team traveled to Richmond, Va., June 14-19, to compete at the National Speech and Debate Tournament, the nati...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Speaker Scott says Sen. Lucas has sparked ‘civil war’ among Democrats over budget, more headlines
• “Speaker Scott says Sen. Lucas has sparked ‘civil war’ among Democrats over budget.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch • “Drawing a line in the san...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Virginia budget leaders reach ‘agreement in principle’ for deal, more state headlines
• “Virginia budget leaders reach ‘agreement in principle’ for deal.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Juneteenth celebrations in Central Virginia
Here is a list of events in the Richmond area for you to enjoy while you celebrate Juneteenth
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Virginia Leaders Reach Agreement on Adult-use Cannabis Market, Sales Could Begin in 2027
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia leaders announced Tuesday that they have reached an agreement to establish a regulated adult-use cannabis market, paving the way f...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
OBITUARY: Jerry Malcolm Bullard Sr.
Jerry Malcolm Bullard Sr., 88, of Rockingham, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 at his home. He was born Jan. 16, 1938 in Richmond County, a son of the late M...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Virginia gun store sees sales spike ahead of assault weapons ban taking effect July 1
With less than a month until Virginia's new assault weapons restrictions take effect, a Richmond gun store owner says he is seeing a rush of customers buying...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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The midterms: Virginia Democrats have structural advantages and political vulnerabilities | Guest column
Despite history, Trump’s unpopularity and Virginia’s blue trendlines favor Democrats in this year’s congressional races, but Democratic overreach on re...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Virginia man accused of exposing himself to kids outside water park
A man was arrested after police say he exposed himself and made obscene gestures toward a group of children in the parking lot of a Virginia water park.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
‘Finally': Driver suspected of hitting woman in Reston in 2014 detained at Dulles
A Northern Virginia hit-and-run suspect who fled the country to evade arrest is in custody after being on the run for more than 10 years.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
It's On: ICE Forces a Showdown With Virginia's Sanctuary Machine After Fairfax Horror
ICE confronts Fairfax sanctuary policies after a violent illegal alien
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Judge: Jan 6 pardons do not protect bomb suspect
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s mass pardons for supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol don’t apply to a Virginia man charged wi...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Across WV, public schools are closing, communities are feeling the loss
Some students previously enrolled in Wetzel County schools are choosing to go to schools in surrounding counties following the consolidation of four schools...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Virginia man charged with murder after I-75 crash kills family of 4 in Oakland County
A Virginia man has been charged with four counts of second-degree murder and four counts of operating while intoxicated causing death after a July 1 crash on...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Trump's Pardons For Jan. 6 Rioters Don't Apply To DC Pipe Bomb Suspect, Judge Rules
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s mass pardons for supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol don’t apply to a Virginia man charged wi...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Rome Free Academy principal Andrew Barton resigns, accepts Virginia position
Rome Free Academy Principal Andrew Barton has resigned to accept a position in Virginia. The district will announce interim leadership plans.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
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