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‘It was just chaos’: VSU student shares account after 4 people shot on campus
"I had a feeling something bad was going to happen, so I decided to stay inside in my dorm," said Justina-Gabriella Upshaw, another VSU freshman. "For that to happen during welcome week too, that's just insane for that to happen."
Hopewell High School Girls Soccer Player Profiles: Cassidy Bellomo
The Hopewell Girl’s Soccer team is approaching their 2024 season opener against South Side on August 21st at Tony Dorsett Stadium. This Saturday, the girls will be taking part in a scrimmage against Blackhawk. Hopewell Sports Nation is excited to fully cover the team this season and want to...
Performance Food Group Company Announces Agreement to Acquire Cheney Bros; George Holm and Byron Russell Comment
RICHMOND, VA - With a $2.1 billion transaction in the works, our eyes are on the foodservice sector this morning. Performance Food Group Company (PFG) recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire Florida-based Cheney Brothers for $2.1 billion in cash. The strategic deal will bolster the companies’ presence in the Southeast, providing PFG with additional distribution capacity.
NASCAR revokes Dillon’s playoff eligibility; driver keeps controversial Richmond win
RICHMOND, Va. (WJHL) — NASCAR has ruled that Austin Dillon’s win at Richmond Raceway will not count toward eligibility for the Cup Series playoffs. Dillon will keep credit for his first victory of the season but his playoff eligibility was revoked Wednesday because of “actions detrimental to stock car auto racing or NASCAR as determined […]
Virginia Flight School Closure Leaves Students Stranded
A flight school operating at Virginia’s Manassas Regional Airport/ Harry P. Davis Field abruptly shut down on Aug. 1, leaving several of its students stranded. Students from American Aviation Flight School, including Thida Aung, reached out to local news station FOX 5 seeking help. According to FOX 5 Aung had paid the flight school $100,000 up front for the school’s “Career Pilot Package,” which includes training sessions. However, Aung reported that the school’s owner, Kevin Rychlik, allegedly informed her that no refunds would be issued.
Menhaden fishery to get another look
New study to check if over-harvesting could be starving Va. ospreys. The saga of the future of Virginia’s menhaden reduction fishery on Chesapeake Bay continues to unfold as the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Menhaden Management Board approved a motion on Tuesday, Aug. 6, that could lead to further regulations of the fishery.
Study finds “large gaps” in Richmond cooling location availability
A new report shows that people living in certain areas of Richmond are at a higher risk for heat related health emergencies. Richmond and Henrico Health Districts policy analyst Peter Braun researched how rising temperatures are hurting certain people living in the city. VPM News Morning Edition host Phil Liles spoke with Braun about his findings and what Richmond can do to help keep people cool during these hot summer months.
Run Richmond 16.19k race returning in September
"Our vision for RUN RICHMOND 16.19 is to commemorate the sacrifices and achievements our African American brothers & sisters have made to our nation and celebrate Unity in Diversity," said Djimon Hounsou, Oscar-nominated actor and founder of the Djimon Hounsou Foundation.
Pinpoint Weather: Mostly dry Thursday, late-week rain
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Mostly dry weather is expected across Southwest and Central Virginia on Thursday as high pressure lingers. However, increasing rain chances are anticipated to end the week. Thursday will be similar to Wednesday. Patchy fog is possible for the morning commute. Otherwise, mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies will be overhead for […]
LL Flooring Files Chapter 11
LL Flooring Holdings Inc. (Richmond, Va.) said it has voluntarily entered Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The retailer intends to use that process to pursue a “going-concern” sale of its business to an interested party. Meantime, it also plans to close 94 of its 300 stores.
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