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The Richmond Police Department is investigating a murder that occurred overnight. Shortly before 11 p.m. last night, police officers heard the sound of gunshots near East 19th Street and Chicago Avenue.When they arrived less than a minute later they discovered the body of Katrice Robertson, 25, of the 1800 block of Chicago Ave., lying in […]

The drought conditions are still holding which means the water levels at the Appomatox River are low.  The Appomatox River Water Authority has requested emergency water restrictions for Chesterfield County and the tri-cities. The Chesterfield County Department of Public Utilities is asking its residents to help conserve water and it  greatly appreciates the cooperative efforts of its […]

Richmond Police are looking for the woman responsible for yesterday’s robbery at the Willow Lawn Wachovia bank, 4901 W. Broad St. At 2:10 p.m., a woman entered the bank and passed a note to a teller demanding money. She did not display a weapon. The suspect left the area on foot. The suspect is a […]

Dennis Edwards & The Temptations Review stopped through Richmond for a weekend full of timeless music and classic sounds. Mitch Malone had a chance to sit down with the Legend Dennis Edwards and the Temptations Review. Check Out More From Mitch Malone!

Richmond, VA – There are children in our community that need your help now. The city of Richmond Department of Social Services is looking for foster parents to provide loving and nurturing homes for children who enter foster care. On September 28, 2010, at 6 p.m., the department will host its monthly foster parent orientation […]

Richmond, VA – Mayor Dwight C. Jones today introduced Paul Manning as the city of Richmond’s first Chief Service Officer. As Chief Service Officer, Manning will serve as a senior city official, reporting to Chief Administrative Officer, Byron Marshall.  Mr. Manning is charged with developing and implementing a citywide plan to increase volunteerism and target […]

CNN and Good Morning America both ran pieces on the lawsuit, as did the local TV news shows.

Richmond Police are looking for two men in connection with a murder that occurred on Chamberlayne Avenue yesterday. At 5:25 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, citizens reported a shooting in the 4800 block of Chamberlayne Avenue. Richmond Police officers arrived within minutes and found Lawrence Andre Sykes, 23, unresponsive in the roadway with multiple gunshot wounds. […]

Richmond Public Schools were 19% accredited for the 2002-2003 school year.  What a difference 7 years make, the new Standards of Learning test scores have arrived and all Richmond Public Schools are 100% fully accredited.   Congratulations to the students, teachers, staff, parents, administrators and Superintendent Dr. Yvonne Brandon.   She said, “it’s a shared accomplishment of […]

Due to the recent drought, less rain and low water levels at the James River -the City of Richmond has announced voluntary water restrictions for Richmond, Henrico, Hanover and Goochland counties.  There is to be no watering on Mondays. For a complete list of water use in Richmond and Henrico log on to www.richmondgov.com

  Due  to declining water levels at Lake Chesdin, the Appomatox River Water Authority is requesting mandatory water restrictions for the City of Petersburg, Colonial Heights and portions of Chesterfield, Dinwiddie and Prince George.  The City of Petersburg, Chesterfield and the tri-cities are  offering to its residents and area businesses water restriction tips. Read on…   www.petersburg-va.org and www.chesterfield.gov

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