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WVNG's U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom passes away
WVNG's U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom passes away
One of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday has died, according to President Donald Trump.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM
WVNG's U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom passes away
Boil water advisory issued for Lake Land’Or customers in Caroline
Boil water advisory issued for Lake Land’Or customers in Caroline
A boil water advisory has been issued for Lake Land’Or customers in Caroline County, according to Aqua Virginia.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Boil water advisory issued for Lake Land’Or customers in Caroline
Frigid nights ahead for Central Virginia: How to keep your pipes from bursting
Frigid nights ahead for Central Virginia: How to keep your pipes from bursting
There’s a few frigid nights ahead for much of Central Virginia. Here’s a few things you can do to make sure those low temperatures don’t destroy your pipes.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Frigid nights ahead for Central Virginia: How to keep your pipes from bursting
Va. AG, coalition urging dismissal of locker room, bathroom challenge
Va. AG, coalition urging dismissal of locker room, bathroom challenge
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced Wednesday that Virginia is leading a 21-state coalition to file an amicus brief, upholding the dismissal of lawsuits filed by two Virginia school boards in …
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November 28, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Va. AG, coalition urging dismissal of locker room, bathroom challenge
Crater Health District offers tips for National Diabetes Awareness Month
Crater Health District offers tips for National Diabetes Awareness Month
In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, the Crater Health District is offering information and tips to help prevention and delay of the disease.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Crater Health District offers tips for National Diabetes Awareness Month
Witness says dog dumped at New Kent gas station, authorities investigating claim
Witness says dog dumped at New Kent gas station, authorities investigating claim
After a citizen claimed they witnessed a dog being dumped at a New Kent County gas station on Sunday, authorities are investigating to find out the truth.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Witness says dog dumped at New Kent gas station, authorities investigating claim
8Sports Knight-Cap: Greg Madia talks battle for the Commonwealth Cup
8Sports Knight-Cap: Greg Madia talks battle for the Commonwealth Cup
8Sports Director Nolan Knight is joined by Daily Progress Reporter Greg Madia to preview the 106th meeting between Virginia and Virginia Tech.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
8Sports Knight-Cap: Greg Madia talks battle for the Commonwealth Cup
Skate your way into holiday cheer in this season at Stony Point Fashion Park
Skate your way into holiday cheer in this season at Stony Point Fashion Park
Dust off those skates and skate your way down to the Stony Point Fashion Park’s ice skating rink this holiday season.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Skate your way into holiday cheer in this season at Stony Point Fashion Park
Richmond Public Schools push to establish Parent-Teacher Association’s in every school
Richmond Public Schools push to establish Parent-Teacher Association’s in every school
Richmond Public Schools is working to expand both parent and teacher support by establishing a Parent-Teacher Association in every school across the district.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Richmond Public Schools push to establish Parent-Teacher Association’s in every school
Around 180,000 people estimated to fly in and out of RIC airports for Thanksgiving
Around 180,000 people estimated to fly in and out of RIC airports for Thanksgiving
Tens of millions are hitting the road or are taking their seats on flights ahead of Thanksgiving, and Richmond is no exception to the bustling holiday travel.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Around 180,000 people estimated to fly in and out of RIC airports for Thanksgiving
Which Thanksgiving pie flavor is Virginia’s surprise favorite?
Which Thanksgiving pie flavor is Virginia’s surprise favorite?
From sweet potato to pumpkin to pecan, there’s no shortage of potential pies for your Thanksgiving table. But which flavor has Virginians particularly eager for another slice?
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November 27, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Which Thanksgiving pie flavor is Virginia’s surprise favorite?
Timeline: The search for fugitive coach Travis Turner
Timeline: The search for fugitive coach Travis Turner
Travis Turner, the Union High School football coach who faces several child sexual abuse-related charges, was last seen on Thursday, Nov. 20, and the search for him continues to drag on.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Timeline: The search for fugitive coach Travis Turner
Attorney warns of ‘high probability’ of ICE coming to Richmond as local artists rally
Attorney warns of ‘high probability’ of ICE coming to Richmond as local artists rally
As Central Virginia artists join forces to push back against recent immigration enforcement efforts, a local immigration attorney warns that there is a “high probability” that Richmond …
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November 27, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Attorney warns of ‘high probability’ of ICE coming to Richmond as local artists rally
Richmonders join nationwide boycott against major retailers
Richmonders join nationwide boycott against major retailers
As millions of Americans gear up for the biggest shopping weekend of the year, some Richmonders are getting ready to sit it out.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Richmonders join nationwide boycott against major retailers
Don’t let food poisoning crash your Thanksgiving dinner
Don’t let food poisoning crash your Thanksgiving dinner
Holiday meals such as Thanksgiving pose special risks.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Don’t let food poisoning crash your Thanksgiving dinner
Kristi Noem ordered migrant flights to El Salvador despite court orders: DOJ
Kristi Noem ordered migrant flights to El Salvador despite court orders: DOJ
The filing notes Noem received legal advice from Justice Department and Homeland Security officials before making the decision.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Kristi Noem ordered migrant flights to El Salvador despite court orders: DOJ
Trump says he’d ‘rather not’ extend Affordable Care Act subsidies
Trump says he’d ‘rather not’ extend Affordable Care Act subsidies
President Trump on Tuesday said he would prefer not to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies that are set to expire at the end of the year, but acknowledged it may be necessary to reach an agreement…
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November 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Trump says he’d ‘rather not’ extend Affordable Care Act subsidies
Virginians to pay more for electricity after state approves Dominion Energy rate hikes
Virginians to pay more for electricity after state approves Dominion Energy rate hikes
Virginians will be paying more for energy starting on Jan. 1, 2026 following state approval of rate hikes proposed by Dominion Energy.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Virginians to pay more for electricity after state approves Dominion Energy rate hikes
GOP lawmakers have deep misgivings about Trump’s emerging Ukraine peace deal
GOP lawmakers have deep misgivings about Trump’s emerging Ukraine peace deal
Republicans on Capitol Hill have deep misgivings about President Trump’s emerging deal to end the war in Ukraine, as key GOP lawmakers fear the administration could set the stage for further Russia…
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November 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
GOP lawmakers have deep misgivings about Trump’s emerging Ukraine peace deal
One person fighting for life after multi-vehicle crash shut down I-95 North in Chesterfield
One person fighting for life after multi-vehicle crash shut down I-95 North in Chesterfield
A multi-vehicle crash has shut down Interstate 95 North in Chesterfield County on Tuesday.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
One person fighting for life after multi-vehicle crash shut down I-95 North in Chesterfield
$20,000 reward for information on Florida woman found dead in Emporia
$20,000 reward for information on Florida woman found dead in Emporia
Months after a 23-year-old Florida woman was found dead in Emporia, FBI Richmond is offering a $20,000 reward for any information that leads to the truth.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:06 AM
$20,000 reward for information on Florida woman found dead in Emporia
Explosion on I-95 triggers hours-long backup as Thanksgiving travel builds
Explosion on I-95 triggers hours-long backup as Thanksgiving travel builds
A fiery crash and explosion on Interstate 95 in Chesterfield County Tuesday morning left one man injured and shut down traffic for hours, stretching well into the evening.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Explosion on I-95 triggers hours-long backup as Thanksgiving travel builds
18-year-old missing out of Henrico in need of medication
18-year-old missing out of Henrico in need of medication
The Henrico County Police Division is asking for the public’s help to locate an 18-year-old man who went missing on Tuesday and requires medication.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:54 AM
18-year-old missing out of Henrico in need of medication
Lizzo reveals she was suicidal at start of weight loss journey
Lizzo reveals she was suicidal at start of weight loss journey
Lizzo said she processed her pain through her body and began doing Pilates and “used it as physical therapy.”
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November 26, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Lizzo reveals she was suicidal at start of weight loss journey
Ukraine agrees to ‘core terms’ of US-led peace deal: Official
Ukraine agrees to ‘core terms’ of US-led peace deal: Official
A Ukrainian official said Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet on the “earliest suitable date in November.”
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November 25, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Ukraine agrees to ‘core terms’ of US-led peace deal: Official