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Richmond family shares how free books changed their daughter's life
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (1264+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — When Justice Pinkston came home from J.B. Fisher Elementary School with five free books, her parents had questions. Were they really free? All five of them? Could she really choose whichever books she wanted? “I was like, are…...
Dumfries pumps the brakes on Flock cameras rollout – WTOP News
1+ week, 2+ day ago (182+ words) Dumfries Town Council pumped the brakes this week on its rollout of Flock license plate readers, voting 4-2 on Tuesday to remove the controversial devices. The move came amid community concerns over privacy and transparency. Flock Safety’s Falcon camera is an…...
Richmond man's message to Dominion Energy after 24 outages: 'Just do better"
1+ week, 2+ day ago (427+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — A Richmond man living near Chippenham Hospital has experienced 24 power outages and flickers since February 2025. Now he wants answers from Dominion Energy. "It happens all the time that it goes out, that it stays out maybe twice a…...
Out of the Attic: The 1946 coal miners strike, led by an Alexandria resident
1+ week, 4+ day ago (441+ words) The strike ended on May 29, 1946, with the signing of the Krug-Lewis Agreement, which guaranteed union miners a wage increase, vacation pay, a shorter five-day workweek and new safety regulations. The Krug-Lewis agreement also established mining’s first medical, hospital and retirement…...
Lynchburg schools battle chronic absenteeism with new division-wide plan
2+ week, 5+ day ago (372+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg City Schools is launching a division-wide initiative to reduce chronic absenteeism after last year’s numbers — particularly among high school students — raised serious concerns among district leaders. According to the district, 26.16% of students were chronically absent during the…...
Mother talks to 10 On Your Side after son seriously injured in Norfolk hit-and-run
3+ week, 8+ hour ago (31+ words) A mother is speaking to 10 On Your Side after her son was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Norfolk Saturday night. Read more here: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/child-hospitalized-with-life-threatening-injuries-after-norfolk-hit-and-run/...
In the dark again: Military families face repeated power outages at Norfolk military housing
3+ week, 3+ day ago (46+ words) Residents report outages lasting anywhere from a few hours to more than half a day. Questions circulate regarding Naval Station Norfolk's electrical grid. Residents report outages lasting anywhere from a few hours to more than half a day. Questions circulate…...
Newport Playhouse to close at the end of the year
3+ week, 4+ day ago (34+ words) The Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant will officially take its final bow at the end of the year. The Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant will officially take its final bow at the end of the year....