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Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Richmond News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Richmond with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From policy decisions to community developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Richmond. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed…
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804 Day Celebrates Richmond’s Music & Soul | Richmond News
Get ready for 804 Day, Richmond’s biggest free celebration of local talent, hitting Shockoe Bottom on August 1st with expanded stages, food, vendors, and even…
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Valley Link Faces Rural Resistance | Richmond News
Residents across Virginia are uniting to stop the Valley Link power line project, rallying in Louisa County and beyond to fight back against what they see as a…
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Teacher’s Journey After Lung Transplant | Richmond News
A Chesterfield County teacher, Christine Hunsberger-Falconio, is defying odds after a double lung transplant—her lungs severely damaged by COVID-19 following a…
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Virginia Hospitals Struggle as Uninsured Surge | Richmond News
Virginia’s emergency rooms are drowning in uninsured patients—up nearly 50% in two years—with hospitals footing the bill, forcing clinic closures and…
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Northrop Grumman’s Chemical Permit Battle | Richmond News
Northrop Grumman seeks a permit for a massive 315,000-square-foot plant in Waynesboro, VA, promising 300+ jobs but raising alarms over proposed annual chemical…
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Glen Hansard Remembered in Dublin | Richmond News
Glen Hansard, the Oscar-winning Irish musician and actor best known for his role in “Once,” has died at 56 in a motorcycle accident outside Dublin. A beloved…
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13-Year-Old Missing in Essex County | Richmond News
A 13-year-old girl, Z’Amari Gomillion, vanished from her home in Essex County, Virginia, around midnight on July 28th — sparking a frantic search and a…
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Virginia Targets Boys’ Education Gap | Richmond News
Virginia’s new Boys and Men Advisory Commission is tackling a growing crisis: why boys are falling behind girls in education, college, and careers. After their…
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Postal Service in Election Crosshairs | Richmond News
The U.S. Postal Service is suddenly at the center of the midterm election storm, as President Trump pushes for tighter control over mail-in voting—raising…
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Richmond’s First Dirty Soda Spot Opens | Richmond News
Get ready to savor the sweet, creamy chaos of dirty sodas—Richmond’s first dedicated soda bar, Sippa, is opening this Friday in a repurposed bank on Eastridge…
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13-Year-Old Missing in Essex County | Richmond News
A 13-year-old girl, Z’Amari Gomillion, vanished from her Essex County home around midnight on July 28th, prompting an urgent CODI Alert issued by Tappahannock…
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Traditional Indigenous Meals in Schools | Richmond News
A groundbreaking initiative is bringing authentic Indigenous meals into public schools across Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina, thanks to a $500,000 USDA…
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Chesterfield’s Data Center Debate | Richmond News
Chesterfield residents are sounding the alarm over Google’s $9 billion data center plan on 1,500 acres — approved in secret, with little public input until…
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Heroes of the Darby House Fire | Richmond News
A massive July 4th fire at Henrico’s Darby House Senior Apartments left over 100 displaced, with some hospitalized and many without homes. First responders…
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Heart Rate Breathing Tech Patent | Richmond News
A new patent from Ohm Health introduces a smart breathing system that uses real-time heart rate feedback to guide your breath with audio and visual…
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Data Centers Slipped Through City Hall | Richmond News
Petersburg could be hosting up to four major data centers—three of which even city leaders didn’t know about until a news report surfaced. Councilman Charlie…
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Richmond’s New Dirty Soda Spot | Richmond News
Get ready to savor the fizzy revolution—Sippa, Richmond’s first drive-thru “dirty soda” spot, opens this Friday! This Utah-born duo, Michelle and David Wride…
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Sandbox Expands Roots in Shockoe Slip | Richmond News
Sandbox, the eight-year-old consulting firm helping startups and nonprofits scale, has landed in a historic Shockoe Slip building — a bold move that signals…
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Wells Fargo Closes Bon Air Branch | Richmond News
Wells Fargo is shutting down its Bon Air branch — the second-highest deposit hub in Chesterfield — as part of a broader strategy to shrink its physical…
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Tractor Supply Cuts Petsense Stores | Richmond News
Tractor Supply’s bold pet expansion hit a snag as they’re shutting down 75 Petsense stores—mostly underperforming locations—to focus on higher-return…
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Heroes of the Darby House Fire | Richmond News
Heroes in action: Henrico County first responders were honored for their lifesaving efforts during a July 4th apartment fire that displaced over 100 residents…
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Community Rises After Darby House Fire | Richmond News
When a massive July 4th fire tore through Darby House Senior Apartments, displacing 127 seniors, it was the heroic efforts of over 80 first responders…
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Motorcycle Crash Ends in Tragedy on I-95 | Richmond News
Tragedy struck on I-95 North near Conduit Road Tuesday evening when a speeding motorcyclist, 39-year-old Desmond Nichols, lost control while attempting to pass…
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Peer-Led Recovery Inside Jails | Richmond News
Inside prison walls, a revolutionary recovery movement is taking root—thanks to the McShin Foundation’s peer-led addiction programs now active in three…
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Schools Get Major Upgrade Vote | Richmond News
Richmond voters will decide this November on a one percent sales tax hike to fund a massive $850 million school upgrade by 2034—targeting aging buildings…
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Stabbing Agent, Denied Bond | Richmond News
Jordan Condra, 36, is locked up without bond after a violent standoff with U.S. Marshals — he stabbed an agent in the chest during an arrest attempt, causing a…
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Dean Sues Over Social Media Termination | Richmond News
A former high school dean is suing for $13 million, claiming wrongful termination after a controversial Facebook post about school shootings and political…
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State Rules SwimRVA Camp Should Have Been Licensed | Richmond News
A tragic drowning of nine-year-old King Overton at SwimRVA’s summer program has sparked outrage after Virginia officials ruled the camp should have been…
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Buc-ee's Legal Battles Spark Backlash | Richmond News
Buc-ee’s is on a roll—planning 20+ new stores and drawing global attention—yet its mascot-driven legal blitz is sparking outrage. The Texas giant’s sued over a…
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Tragedy at Closed Pool Claims Teen Life | Richmond News
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded when 13-year-old Allan Taylor drowned in a pool at an apartment complex in Henrico, leaving his family shattered and raising…
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Richmond's Water Turns Brown Overnight | Richmond News
Richmond’s Southside woke up to murky, yellow-brown water flowing from taps after a 36-inch water main broke and was hastily restored—though officials assured…
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Richmond 911 Calls Back to RAA | Richmond News
Richmond’s 911 medical dispatch is back with the Richmond Ambulance Authority after a year-long switch, with seamless operations and no need for new hires—just…
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Fireworks Safety at Flying Squirrels Games | Richmond News
Richmond’s Flying Squirrels are rethinking their post-game fireworks for safety, after Assistant Fire Marshal John Washington raised red flags about…
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SNAP Cuts Hit Virginia Hard | Richmond News
SNAP benefits in Virginia have plunged by 14%—over 100,000 fewer people receiving aid—hitting cities like Richmond and Chesterfield hardest. Local food banks…
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Richmond DPU Billing Glitch Fixed | Richmond News
Richmond’s DPU hit a snag with its new billing system—under 400 customers may have received messed-up electronic bills, blamed on Oracle. But don’t panic…
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Royal Farms Expands in Chester | Richmond News
Royal Farms just dropped a wild new spot in Chester, Virginia — complete with a giant inflatable rubber chicken — marking their sixth location in the Greater…
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Storm Ravages Venue, Community Steps In | Richmond News
A freak storm tore through central Virginia, shredding the roof of Tavern on the Rail and flooding the space with rain and hail—turning the venue into a…
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Teen in Critical Condition After Shooting | Richmond News
A teen is in critical condition after being shot Tuesday morning on Fairfield Avenue—police say it may be linked to a carjacking as they investigate. The…
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Red Onion’s Lockdown Crisis | Richmond News
Virginia’s only supermax prison, Red Onion, is under fire for locking down inmates an alarming 143 times in three years — 63 times in just one year — severely…
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Old Centralia Road Closure Alert | Richmond News
Drivers in Chesterfield County, Virginia, prep for a three-day road closure on Old Centralia Road (between West Hundred Road and Chester Road, addresses…
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Teen Shot in Fairfield Carjacking Attempt | Richmond News
Early Tuesday morning on Fairfield Avenue, a carjacking attempt spiraled into a deadly shooting—leaving a juvenile critically injured. Cops responded to the…
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Teen Shot in Richmond Carjacking | Richmond News
A young man is in critical condition after being shot in Richmond early Tuesday morning—police suspect the incident may have started as a carjacking gone…
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Drones as First Responders in Chesterfield | Richmond News
Chesterfield County just launched the first drone-as-a-first-responder program in Central Virginia, deploying three Skydio drones stationed atop schools to…
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Minor Crash Involving Police Officer | Richmond News
Early Tuesday morning in Prince George County, a two-car crash left a police officer and the other driver with minor injuries—thanks to quick response, no…
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Shoosmith Landfill Faces Environmental Crisis | Richmond News
Chesterfield County officials are sounding the alarm on Shoosmith Landfill’s owners, accusing them of potentially criminal negligence as a toxic environmental…
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A Pap Smear Saved Her Life | Richmond News
A woman’s life-saving journey begins with a routine pap smear that uncovered serious cervical cancer risks—leading to a hysterectomy and a new lease on life…
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Virginia Commonwealth Games Ignite Richmond | Richmond News
The Virginia Commonwealth Games are already rewriting Richmond’s economic story—bringing in big cash, buzzing crowds, and a future built on momentum. This…
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Murder Charges Dropped After Suicide Ruling | Richmond News
Murder charges against John Adam Long were dropped after a medical examiner ruled the victim’s death a suicide — a shocking twist that flipped the case on its…
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Police Car Crash in Prince George | Richmond News
A minor collision involving a Prince George County police car left two people with non-serious injuries near Jefferson Park Road and Brandywine Drive on…
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Tim Barry Records at Spacebomb | Richmond News
Tim Barry’s new album “Clear Blocks Ahead” drops with a bold twist—he ditched his usual studio for the funky, soulful vibe of Spacebomb Studios, and the…
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Heroic Response Averted Tragedy at ODU | Richmond News
A chilling new report reveals the shooting at Old Dominion University’s Constant Hall was targeted specifically at ROTC students and their leader, Lt. Col…
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Google's Data Center and Wetlands | Richmond News
Google’s massive Project Skye data center in Chesterfield County, Virginia, threatens to destroy 18 acres of wetlands and alter 8,000 feet of stream…
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Gavin’s Fight for Active Lives | Richmond News
When a 13-year-old baseball player, Gavin Yonce, was diagnosed with rare bone cancer at age 10, his family refused to let his dreams fade — even when insurance…
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Virginia’s Aquifer Under Pressure | Richmond News
Virginia’s eastern groundwater is in deep trouble, with new research revealing that booming data centers and population growth are draining a key aquifer…
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Former Dean Sues Over Free Speech | Richmond News
A former Chesterfield Schools dean is suing the county for $10 million, claiming her First Amendment rights were violated after she was fired over a Facebook…
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Motorcycle Rider Dies in Three-Car Crash | Richmond News
A tragic three-car pile-up on Boydton Plank Road in Dinwiddie County claimed the life of 41-year-old motorcycle rider Tyrone Cooper, despite his helmet. The…
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Tragic Motorcycle Crash in Dinwiddie | Richmond News
A deadly crash on Boydton Plank Road in Dinwiddie County left motorcyclist Tyrone Cooper dead after his Kawasaki was struck by a Chevrolet Tahoe making a left…
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Virginia’s Water Crisis Hits Data Centers | Richmond News
Virginia’s groundwater is running dangerously low, especially along the I-95 corridor, threatening major data centers and ecosystems. A new state report warns…
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Vote on 1% Sales Tax for Better Streets | Richmond News
City council is considering a one percent sales tax hike to fund critical infrastructure upgrades—better roads, reliable transit, and economic growth…
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Richmond Voters Decide School Funding | Richmond News
Richmond voters face a pivotal school funding decision this November: approve a one percent sales tax hike to rebuild aging classrooms and modernize…