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Two people shot and killed in Richmond neighborhood
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (85+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Two people are dead after a shooting shortly after midnight along the 1500 block of Treehaven Drive in Richmond, according to sources. Those sources tell Crime Insider Jon Burkett that one of the victims was pronounced dead at the…...
Virginia Democrat faces backlash over Supreme Court justice comments
17+ hour, 49+ min ago (408+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " A Virginia Democrat is facing backlash over comments he made about the future of Supreme Court of Virginia (SCV) Justice D. Arthur Kelsey, whose term expires next year. Del. Dan Helmer (D-Fairfax) spoke to the online publication the Virginia…...
83-year-old man found dead in James River identified by Richmond police
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (115+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Richmond Police identified a man found dead in the James River as George Whitfield, 83, of Richmond. A person fishing on the banks of Great Shiplock Park on Dock Street called 911 at approximately 11: 27 a. m. Tuesday, May 19, after spotting Whitfield's body....
Gov. Spanberger signs bill guaranteeing paid sick leave for all Virginia workers into law
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (756+ words) WTVR. com Gov. Spanberger signs bill guaranteeing paid sick leave for all Virginia workers into law RICHMOND, Va. " Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation Wednesday that will create a statewide paid sick leave program for all Virginia workers. The new legislation…...
Richmond mayor draws new line between Richmond police and ICE agents. Here's what's changing.
3+ day, 51+ min ago (389+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Mayor Danny Avula announced new actions that draw a line between the Richmond Police Department and federal immigration enforcement. The actions, recommended by the Mayor's Inclusive Communities Preparedness Work Group, formalize and expand the administration's position that the…...
Richmond principal Gregory Muzik, rescuers honored at VCU Health gala after bike crash
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (266+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " VCU Health held its 17th annual Shining Knight Gala at the Omni Richmond Hotel, where Mary Munford Elementary School Principal Gregory Muzik and his Shining Knights were commemorated for a remarkable story of survival and community support. On March…...
Chesterfield woman charged in fatal South Richmond shooting last summer
1+ week, 2+ day ago (175+ words) A Chesterfield woman was arrested this week in connection with a fatal shooting in South Richmond last summer. Chesterfield woman charged in fatal South Richmond shooting last summer RICHMOND, Va. " A Chesterfield woman was arrested this week in connection with…...
VCU expands nursing program to fight Virginia's nurse shortage
1+ week, 3+ day ago (443+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Nurses nationwide are retiring or leaving the profession early due to burnout faster than nursing programs across the country can replace them. Now Virginia Commonwealth University is expanding its nursing program to help address a statewide shortage of…...
Richmond red light cameras begin issuing $50 fines. Do you know where they are?
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (27+ words) Richmond's red light camera program is moving from education to enforcement, with $50 fines set to begin issuing at four intersections across the city starting this weekend....
Rain arrives in Richmond Monday morning and exits in the afternoon
1+ week, 5+ day ago (108+ words) RICHMOND, Va. -- Rain will increase west to east later Monday morning, it will become breezy and colder with highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s. Rain exits this afternoon. between. 25" and. 45" will be possible. We'll dry out for Tuesday, with mostly…...