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LIST: Virginia’s richest billionaires in 2025
LIST: Virginia’s richest billionaires in 2025
here are more than 3,000 billionaires around the world and about one-third are from the U.S., Forbes reported. Together, America’s 902 billionaires are worth $6.8 trillion as of this year. So…
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November 17, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Holiday events guide: Celebrate the holiday season with festivities in the Richmond area
Holiday events guide: Celebrate the holiday season with festivities in the Richmond area
Celebrate the holiday season this year with fun events in the Richmond area and Central Virginia!
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November 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Some Charles City residents under boil water advisory after E. coli found in water
Some Charles City residents under boil water advisory after E. coli found in water
Some Charles City County residents are under a boil water advisory on Sunday after E. coli was detected in part of the county’s water distribution system.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration sparks conversations over native representation
Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration sparks conversations over native representation
Richmonders and local tribal representatives met in the city’s East End on Sunday, Nov. 16 to honor Virginia’s 11 recognized Indigenous tribes.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:48 AM
LIST: Central Virginia’s top Class of 2026 football recruits
LIST: Central Virginia’s top Class of 2026 football recruits
Several of Virginia’s best Class of 2026 football recruits — including the top-rated player statewide — are from Central Virginia, according to a new report.
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November 16, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Elementary students given ‘tickets’ for saying ‘6-7’ by Indiana school resource officers
Elementary students given ‘tickets’ for saying ‘6-7’ by Indiana school resource officers
It’s the word of the year, but some adults have had enough.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Most of Central Virginia under red flag warning
Most of Central Virginia under red flag warning
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Several areas of Central Virginia and southeastern Virginia have been placed under a red flag warning from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A “red flag warning” or “…
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November 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Missing person: Petersburg Police search for missing 38-year-old woman
Missing person: Petersburg Police search for missing 38-year-old woman
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — The Petersburg Bureau of Police is asking for the community’s help in finding a missing 38-year-old woman. Petersburg police are working to find 38-year-old Jam…
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November 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Henrico police continue search for suspect in Shrader Road shooting
Henrico police continue search for suspect in Shrader Road shooting
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) –Shrader Road is now open after Henrico County Police responded to a shooting early Sunday morning. On Sunday, Nov. 16, at 2:16 a.m. Henrico County Police responded…
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November 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Ashland Dance Academy travels back in time with “Time Warp” performance
Ashland Dance Academy travels back in time with “Time Warp” performance
ASHLAND, Va. (WRIC) — The Ashland Dance Academy busted a move by the Richard S. Gillis Jr. Public Library as they brought back the their annual “Time Warp” flash mob performance. …
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November 16, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Multi-vehicle crash closes multiple lanes on I-95 South in Henrico
Multi-vehicle crash closes multiple lanes on I-95 South in Henrico
A multi-vehicle crash has shut down multiple lanes on Interstate 95 South in Henrico County late Saturday night.
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November 16, 2025 at 11:06 AM
VMHC’s ‘Living History Weekend’ brings American Revolution to life in Richmond
VMHC’s ‘Living History Weekend’ brings American Revolution to life in Richmond
The Virginia Museum of History and Culture (VMHC) came alive on Saturday, with “living history” demos allowing visitors to immerse themselves in American history.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Chesapeake man accused of shooting neighbor’s dog
Chesapeake man accused of shooting neighbor’s dog
A Chesapeake horse stable operator is facing multiple charges after police say he shot and killed a neighbor’s dog earlier this month, according to court documents.
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November 16, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Dominion Energy shares ways to save this winter season as temperatures drop and power bills go up
Dominion Energy shares ways to save this winter season as temperatures drop and power bills go up
As temperatures drop, power bills could go up, but Dominion Energy has some tips on how you can save this winter season.   
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November 16, 2025 at 1:48 AM
8Sports Blitz: Play of the week for the Playoffs
8Sports Blitz: Play of the week for the Playoffs
This week’s 8Sports Blitz “Play of the Week” has three exciting candidates for viewers to choose from, including plays from Huguenot, Dinwiddie and Hermitage.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Man charged in connection to Hopewell shooting investigation
Man charged in connection to Hopewell shooting investigation
HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) — One man is in custody as The City of Hopewell Police Department investigates a shooting that occurred near a school Friday afternoon. According to Hopewell Police Depar…
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November 15, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Victim identified in deadly Greenville crash
Victim identified in deadly Greenville crash
GREENVILLE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a crash that occurred on Friday, Nov. 15, that left one man dead. Crews were dispatched at 8:51 a.m. to respond t…
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November 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Driver, passenger killed after Tesla crashes during police chase in Petersburg
Driver, passenger killed after Tesla crashes during police chase in Petersburg
Virginia State Police have now identified two people who were killed in a police chase crash in Petersburg last week.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Chesterfield student hit by driver right after getting off school bus
Chesterfield student hit by driver right after getting off school bus
A Chesterfield County student was hit by a driver right after they got off their school bus on Friday.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
UVA Faculty Senate wants top university officials to step down, says leadership is ‘tainted’
UVA Faculty Senate wants top university officials to step down, says leadership is ‘tainted’
University of Virginia’s (UVA) Faculty Senate is asking for multiple top officials to step down amid heated debate about the truth behind former president Jim Ryan’s resignation.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
‘It’s been a joke’: Non-stop leaks, maintenance concerns frustrate Richmond resident for months
‘It’s been a joke’: Non-stop leaks, maintenance concerns frustrate Richmond resident for months
Since moving in to the River Lofts at Tobacco Row, one tenant says she has experienced non stop leaks and maintenance concerns.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Chesterfield to rename road in honor of fallen sheriff’s deputy
Chesterfield to rename road in honor of fallen sheriff’s deputy
Chesterfield leaders are renaming a county roadway to honor a fallen sheriff’s deputy.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Richmond advocates celebrate $7 billion Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
Richmond advocates celebrate $7 billion Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
Richmond advocates are celebrating the monumental opioid settlement reached with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma on Friday.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:54 AM
New animal shelter to come to Petersburg
New animal shelter to come to Petersburg
Good news for furry friends in the Tri-Cities area! A new animal shelter is set to come to Petersburg next year.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Henrico’s new $3.5 million ‘Success Center’ offers support to those experiencing homelessness
Henrico’s new $3.5 million ‘Success Center’ offers support to those experiencing homelessness
Those experiencing homelessness now have access to additional resources and support through Henrico County’s brand new $3.5 million “Success Center.”
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November 14, 2025 at 11:42 PM