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As Henrico Sports and Events Center nears its one-year anniversary, officials discuss future plans
For more than 30 years, Dennis Bickmeier has had a front-row seat to what he calls the “business of sports.”. From his 11-year tenure as president of Richmond Raceway to his current role as director of the Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority, which he’s held since its creation more than two years ago, Bickmeier not only has gotten to witness some monumental sports moments up close, but he has also had a hand in making sure those events are carried to fruition.
National bus tour stops in Va., boosts Democrats’ promise to protect ACA, Inflation Reduction Act
“The Affordable Care Act saved my life,” said Laura Packard, a Virginia resident, Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor and health advocate who joined other advocates and state and federal Democratic lawmakers on Monday as part of a national bus tour highlighting Democrat-led efforts to expand health care access. Dubbed “Care Force One,” the bus is […]
8Sports Knight-Cap: VCU tops preseason poll, UVA wins again
8News Sports Director Nolan Knight was joined by Digital Producer Will Gonzalez in this week’s Knight-Cap to break down the Atlantic 10 Conference’s (A-10) preseason poll and all the action from this week’s football.
Richmond Schools hits accreditation record right before VDOE moves the bar
If you've ever accomplished a goal only to have that goalpost moved moments later, Superintendent Jason Kamras suggested at Monday night's school board meeting that Richmond Public Schools can relate.
Columbia Gas of Virginia launches heating assistance program to help with heating bills this winter
As temperatures begin to drop soon, Columbia Gas of Virginia is taking steps to ensure that residents can afford to heat their homes this winter. The utility company is highlighting the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which offers a one-time cash grant to qualifying individuals and families.
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