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Schmitt, VanValkenburg upset by lack of response from Churchill Downs about proposed Henrico gambling facility
One month after all eight members of Henrico’s Virginia General Assembly delegation sent a letter to Churchill Downs, Inc. CEO William Carstanjen, urging the company to withdraw plans for a gambling facility in the county, there’s been no response. The July 16 letter, issued by Henrico’s three state...
The Weekend Outlook: Partly cloudy weekend with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
Welcome to The Weekend Outlook! This new weekly briefing will cover the upcoming weekend forecast for the Tri-City area, so you can keep informed on important weather updates and stay ahead of your plans. Whether you're organizing an outdoor adventure, a family gathering or simply curious about what to expect, we've got you covered. ...
Chester man stopped at RIC checkpoint with loaded gun
A Chester man is facing a fine of up to $15,000 after the Transportation Security Administration found a loaded gun in his carry-on luggage at Richmond International Airport Aug. 13. The .22-caliber revolver was found to be loaded with six bullets, with six hollow-point bullets packed inside. TSA officers discovered...
‘Today Show’ host ensures that Caroline native’s perseverance paid off
When I’yana James arrived in New York City for an appearance on NBC’s “Today Show” Monday, the Caroline County native and Virginia Tech senior was under the impression she was there solely to present a 60th birthday gift to television personality Hoda Kotb, one of the show’s hosts.
Charlottesville: Stolen vehicle recovered in armed carjacking case, two in custody
An 18-year-old and a juvenile are in police custody after they were found in a stolen car in Charlottesville. According to the Charlottesville Police Department, Jeremiah Nayshaun Bowling, 18, of Chester, and the juvenile male from Charlottesville, who was not identified, were located after multiple people fled after the stolen vehicle was located.
15-year-old dies during football practice at Hopewell High Schoo
A tenth grader at Hopewell High School died due to a medical situation during football practice on Aug. 5. “We respect the privacy of the family during this time, but do want to share that this 15-year-old young man was considered one of the most genuine and remarkable students our staff have ever worked with,” a statement from Hopewell City Public Schools read. “He was considered a “light” to all who met him and left a lasting impact.”
Latitude Seafood's Chesterfield location opens Monday with water views and a patio bar
Latitude Seafood Co.'s newest location opens Monday, Aug. 19, in the Duckridge Landing development in Chesterfield. Why it matters: The spot boasts the same seafood-heavy menu, stellar weekly specials and chill vibes as its other Richmond locations. Plus, new to this one — waterfront views. State of play: The...
Richmond’s public spending database no longer accessible
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in […]
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