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Swimsuit Competition Out for Next Year’s Miss Virginia Pageant

The Miss Virginia Pageant is removing swimsuits out of next year’s competition. On Tuesday, the organizers announced that they will…
Border Agents Struggle To Keep Immigrants From Illegally Crossing AZ Border
Gov Northam Orders VA National Guardsmen Back From…

Amid the immigration controversy, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam ordered Virginia National Guardsmen and helicopter back from the border. He said…
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Richmond School Placed On Lockdown, Robbery Suspect Caught

The suspected robber who prompted a lockdown at a Richmond school is in custody. Police say an armed robbery yesterday…
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GRTC Pulse Launches June 24th With Free Rides

It is here! Richmond’s long-awaited rapid transit line is nearly complete. It is a new way to catch the bus.…
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VA Senate Passes Budget to Include Medicaid Expansion

The Virginia Senate is signing off on a two-year budget that includes Medicaid expansion. Wednesday’s vote came hours after the…
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Virginia Congressman Not Seeking Reelection

Virginia Congressman Thomas Garrett will not seek reelection. The Buckingham County Republican told the ‘Washington Post’ yesterday that he is…
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Happy Memorial Day Fallen Heroes, Weekend of Events…

Traditional observance of Memorial Day has diminished over the years. Many Americans nowadays have forgotten the meaning and traditions of…
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Memorial Day Weekend Travelers Gas Prices Are Up!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Buckle up it’s the law in Virginia. Gas prices are up as millions of people get…
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Thousands Showed Up In Petersburg For Housing Choice…

Over 730 people will be awarded Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in Petersburg, Virginia but several thousand showed up on…
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Walmart Abduction, Victim and One Suspect showed At…

Chesterfield County police are investigating a possible abduction outside a local Walmart. Police officers say a woman was seen trying…
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Two Richmond Teens Charged With First-Degree Murder

Richmond, VA- Two Richmond teens are being charged with first-degree murder in connection to a shooting from last week. Richmond…
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Policy Change: Cellphones Allowed in Richmond Court Buildings

What a convenience! Cellphones are now allowed in Richmond Court buildings because of a policy change. The ‘Richmond Times-Dispatch’ reports…
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL COMPROMISES ON SCHOOL FUNDING
Richmond City Council Passes 2019/2020 Fiscal Budget

Richmond City Council has approved and will sign-off on its budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year. The spending plan calls…
Proposed Keystone XL Pipeline To Run From Canada To Gulf Of Mexico
Circuit Court of Appeals Halts the AC Pipeline…

The U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals is halting construction on the controversial Atlantic Coast Pipeline. The judge panel shut…
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