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From WRIC ABC 8News, WTVR.com and 8 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. WRIC ABC 8News1 hour ago

    Richmond activates emergency operations center ahead of Election Day

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

  2. WTVR.com2 hours ago

    Newborn had cocaine in her system. Richmond CPS screened out the report. A month later, she was dead.

    A month before a baby girl died from cocaine toxicity, testimony revealed the newborn had cocaine in her urine and the hospital reported her exposure to Richmond CPS. The report was screened out.

  3. WTVR.com2 hours ago

    A newborn tested positive for cocaine. Why did Richmond CPS screen out the report?

  4. Richmond Times-Dispatch2 hours ago

    'We don't just go to church, we ARE the church': Congregation cancels Sunday service to serve community

    Pastor Tyrone Nelson says that Sixth Mount Zion Baptist has been doing this event for the last 15 years.

  5. Rappahannock News2 hours ago

    Virginia proposes shifting construction funds to tackle $1.7 Billion highway maintenance gap

    As Virginia stares down a $1.7 billion highway-maintenance gap, the Commonwealth Transportation Board is considering a plan to close it by shifting funds away from construction and transportation projects.

  6. RVA Mag3 hours ago

    Fonville x Fribush Bring Organ Trio Jazz Back to the Bar

    Corey Fonville talks Blue Collar Jazz, the new Fonville and Fribush album with organist Sam Fribush and Richmond guitarist Alan Parker. He covers how Charlie Hunter brought the organ trio together, ...

  7. Henrico Citizen3 hours ago

    Richmond SPCA Fur Ball to support veterinary care

    The Richmond SPCA will hold its 28th annual Fur Ball Saturday, Nov. 7, at The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, with proceeds benefiting the nonprofit's Cinderella Fund for veterinary care for homeless animals. The pet-friendly black-tie fundraiser is presented by Moore Subaru of Richmond. The organization has

  8. Richmond Times-Dispatch3 hours ago

    After 17 years at helm, VCU men's soccer coach Dave Giffard announces retirement

    VCU Athletics announced Monday that longtime men's soccer coach Dave Giffard will retire from college coaching. The Rams will begin a national coaching search immediately.

  9. Henrico Citizen3 hours ago

    Richmond VA to host Veterans Day resource fair

    The Richmond VA Medical Center will host a Veterans Day Resource Fair Friday, Nov. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the first floor multipurpose room at 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard. Veterans are invited to connect with representatives of VA programs and services, learn about available resources,

  10. WWBT3 hours ago

    Shannon Taylor makes final pitch to voters ahead of Midterm Elections

    Henrico’s top prosecutor and candidate for Virginia’s First Congressional District made her final campaign stops to deliver a closing message to voters ahead of Election Day.

  11. Henrico Citizen3 hours ago

    Robot combat event planned Nov. 7 at Regency

    Richmond Area Bot Instigated Destruction (RABID) will host its Fall Brawl robot combat event Saturday, Nov. 7, at Regency, 1420 North Parham Road in Henrico. The all-ages event will run from 11 a.m. to about 6 p.m. on the mall's lower level outside the Adult

  12. WTVR.com4 hours ago

    Voters to decide whether sales tax should go up to fund school construction, major repairs

    47 Virginia localities ask voters to approve a 1% sales tax increase to fund school construction and major repairs for the next 20 years

  13. WTVR.com4 hours ago

    Virginia voters to decide on sales tax hike to fund school repairs

    47 Virginia localities ask voters to approve a 1% sales tax increase to fund school construction and major repairs for the next 20 years

  14. Richmond Times-Dispatch4 hours ago

    Liberty League weekly awards and honor roll

    Two Union first-year standouts earned Liberty League Rookie of the Week honors, while eight teammates received honor roll recognition across multiple sports.

  15. Richmond Magazine4 hours ago

    Be There With Bells On

    Kick off the season in style at holiday home tours, artisan markets and other merry events.

  16. WRIC ABC 8News4 hours ago

    Kids These Days RVA: Talking fall vaccines for the family

    On this week’s episode of Kids These Days RVA, hosts Katie Wells and Delaney Hall talk with Virginia Dept. of Health’s Division of Immunization Director Christy Gray about vaccines and protecting your family from germs.

  17. Richmond Times-Dispatch4 hours ago

    Photos: Earle-Sears attends a rally in opposition of two amendments

    Click here to view this item from Richmond.com.

  18. Richmond Times-Dispatch5 hours ago

    VDH: Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Mechanicsville

    The VDH is alerting residents of the High Point Farms subdivision in the area of Zinnia Court and Janet Lane to this exposure.

  19. Richmond Times-Dispatch5 hours ago

    Lucas sought ‘generational wealth’ while selling marijuana for years, indictment alleges

    A wide-ranging indictment announced Oct. 22 by federal prosecutors contends that one of Virginia’s most powerful elected officials spearheaded a criminal conspiracy to illegally sell marijuana for more than four

  20. Richmond Times-Dispatch5 hours ago

    15-year-old girl killed after car ran off road in Powhatan

    Alcohol was reportedly not a factor in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.

  21. WWBT5 hours ago

    New program could help Virginians with insurance costs

    Virginia has a new program that could help with your insurance costs for next year.

  22. Richmond Magazine5 hours ago

    Swinging Left

    Richmond’s democratic socialists ride a wave of popularity.

  23. WRIC ABC 8News6 hours ago

    Inaugural Rooted & Wild fundraiser to feature family fun, support James River Park

    An upcoming event is bringing together the Richmond community for two days of fun while raising funds to help maintain the James River Park system.

  24. WRIC ABC 8News6 hours ago

    Window Depot of Richmond: Customer Referrals at Window Depot

  25. Richmond Times-Dispatch6 hours ago

    Virginia Tech's home game against Stanford set for primetime

    The ACC on Monday announced that the Hokies’ first home game in four weeks on Nov. 14 against Stanford will be a primetime kickoff on one of two television networks.

  26. WWBT6 hours ago

    Birddogs, bridal boutiques & sick beats: Here’s what’s new in RVA in November

    As the autumn leaves continue to fall, we’re remembering all we have to be grateful for, and we’re thankful for all the new places opening up in and around Richmond.

  27. WRIC ABC 8News6 hours ago

    Fire officials warn residents of house fire risks during cold weather

    Fall and winter are busy seasons for home fires, and officials have a few reminders to help keep residents safe.

  28. RVA Mag6 hours ago

    Photos | Movements Brought the ‘Happier Now’ Tour to Richmond

    Movements brought their Happier Now USA Tour to The National in Richmond on October 30, with Balance and Composure, Midrift, and Niis also on the bill. Here’s what to know about the California ...

  29. Richmond Times-Dispatch6 hours ago

    RTD coverage: Dominion's wind farm

    The surcharge that Dominion Energy customers pay to finance its offshore wind farm will start coming down next year, when all of its 176 turbines will be up and running.

  30. Richmond Times-Dispatch6 hours ago

    Dominion surcharge for offshore wind farm to start coming down next year

    The surcharge that Dominion Energy customers pay to finance its offshore wind farm will start coming down next year, when all of its 176 turbines will be up and running.

  31. WTVR.com6 hours ago

    Henrico removes more than 120 Flock cameras after company misses deadline

    More than 100 Public Works employees dismantled the license plate readers after Henrico ended its contract over privacy and data concerns.

    Also reported byRichmond Times-Dispatch

  32. WTVR.com7 hours ago

    Warm weather returns to Central Virginia along with rain chances before the week is over

    Mostly cloudy today with highs in the mid 60s then warmer for the rest of the week

  33. WRIC ABC 8News7 hours ago

    SNAP beneficiaries can no longer purchase soda and some other drinks with benefits

    Beginning on Sunday, Nov. 1, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries could no longer purchase sodas or carbonated energy drinks with their benefits.

    Also reported byWTVR.com

  34. Richmond Times-Dispatch7 hours ago

    Which ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ episode will Richmond appear in?

    The current season (Season 57) of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives is airing now on Fridays at 9 p.m. on the Food Network.

  35. WTVR.com8 hours ago

    The red flags that can help you spot a prize scam

  36. VPM8 hours ago

    Congress, amendments, taxes: Election referendums up and down Virginians’ ballots

    Voting on Election Day itself is getting to be less consequential.

  37. The Collegian8 hours ago

    Spiders win against rival Rams 4-1

    On Oct. 30, the University of Richmond defeated the Virginia Commonwealth University’s field hockey for both teams’ last game of the regular season.

  38. Henrico Citizen8 hours ago

    Henrico Nonprofit Notes: Nov. 2, 2026

    Weekly news and notes from the Henrico nonprofit community. Henrico supervisors approved an initial $66,000 contribution to Housing Families First Oct. 27 to support a full-time housing coaching and counseling position. According to the county, the position will assist residents of the former Glenwood Farms community as

  39. Richmond Magazine8 hours ago

    Penny Politics

    Angsty midterms take over RVA.

  40. Henrico Citizen8 hours ago

    Henrico Faith and Fellowship: Nov. 2, 2026

    Weekly news and notes from the Henrico faith community. St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 4491 Springfield Road in Glen Allen, will hold an Evening Prayer of Remembrance Nov. 2 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in its worship space. The