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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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Virginia Voters Sound the Alarm | Richmond News
Virginia voters are sounding the alarm—just 38% think the state is headed in the right direction, while 47% believe things are going downhill. Governor Abigail…
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Richmond Toll System Mess | Richmond News
Richmond drivers are furious over cashless toll billing chaos—E-ZPass users getting slapped with sky-high pay-by-plate fees, confusing charges, and no clear…
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Drought Crisis in Southwest Virginia | Richmond News
Southwest Virginia is facing one of its worst droughts on record, with Roanoke getting just 57% of its usual rainfall—officials are urging voluntary water…
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Capitol Hill on Iran, Fuel, and Elections | Richmond News
Capitol Hill’s latest drama: Trump’s election security speech kicks off a whirlwind of urgent debates. Senator Warner warns of soaring diesel prices—already $5…
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Body Found in Richmond Shooting | Richmond News
A man was found dead with gunshot wounds on German School Road in Richmond, Virginia, just after 1 AM Thursday. Police are investigating the shooting, which…
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Tragedy Strikes Richmond Lemonade Entrepreneur | Richmond News
A tragic loss has shaken Richmond: 17-year-old entrepreneur Aubrie Green, founder of Breezzy’s Lemonade, died after being shot on East 17th Street on July 5th…
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End the Clock Changes Debate | Richmond News
The House just passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent—no more springing forward or falling back—bringing longer evenings in winter but darker…
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Sewage Leak Forces Bay Swim Ban | Richmond News
Virginia’s Hopewell city warns residents to stay out of Bailey Bay—no swimming, wading, tubing, or kayaking—after a major sewer leak dumped 400,000 to 500,000…
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Chase Ends in Trauma for Family | Richmond News
A terrifying high-speed chase on I-85 in Virginia ended with spike strips flattening tires and arresting 25-year-old Robert D. Dorsey—driving over 100 mph…
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Richmond’s Shockoe Project Unveiled | Richmond News
Richmond is unveiling its most ambitious historical preservation effort yet—the Shockoe Project—with the groundbreaking Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Pavilion as its…
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Virginia in Historic Drought | Richmond News
Virginia’s facing a historic drought, and the Governor’s calling on every resident to cut back—because water isn’t just scarce, it’s critical. Listen in…
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Teen Entrepreneur Aubrie Greene Remembered | Richmond News
A seventeen-year-old entrepreneur, Aubrie Greene, who founded Breezzy’s Lemonade at just eleven, tragically lost his life after being shot in Richmond on July…
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Roanoke in Drought Emergency | Richmond News
Virginia’s Roanoke region is in drought emergency mode, with reservoirs like Smith Mountain Lake dangerously low and private wells running dry—forcing farmers…
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System Failed Kids For Years | Richmond News
A father and fiancée, both former law enforcement and education professionals, have been sentenced to 25 and 20 years respectively for years of documented…
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Barbie’s Legacy on Display | Richmond News
Barbie’s legacy just got a major museum spotlight—Virginia’s History and Culture is hosting “Barbie: A Cultural Icon,” a dazzling exhibit with 250 vintage…
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Donna Newton’s Animal Cruelty Case Revisited | Richmond News
A woman in Prince George, Donna Newton, convicted of animal cruelty in 2024 after 42 animals—including 30 dogs and 12 cats—were seized from her property, is…
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Tobacco Company Restaurant Turns 49 | Richmond News
Tobacco Company Restaurant in Richmond is celebrating 49 years with a full week of throwback vibes, live music, and epic deals—including a $19.77 prime rib…
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Kris Leeper’s Road to Recovery | Richmond News
Kris Leeper, a top senior and two-year starter for New Kent High School basketball, suffered a life-threatening car crash Monday night on Route 60 — but his…
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Wildfire Smoke Hits Richmond | Richmond News
Wildfire smoke from Canada is blanketing Central Virginia, triggering a Code Orange air quality alert. While conditions are worse up north, locals — especially…
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From Riverbank to Page | Richmond News
Dan Rice turns every fishing cast into an act of hope, weaving his love for the wild with his mission to inspire through storytelling. Once a restless kid…
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Dominion and NextEra Merge Plans | Richmond News
Dominion and NextEra are eyeing a historic merger that could birth the largest regulated utility in the U.S., sparking debate over scale vs. consumer impact…
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Warriors in Bloom Returns This August | Richmond News
Warriors in Bloom returns to Agecroft Hall in Richmond this August, doubling down on its empowering, Renaissance-faire vibe with two full days of history…
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Virginia Drought Relief and Emergency Alerts | Richmond News
Virginia’s drought is easing in some areas—Richmond and Petersburg downgraded to “abnormally dry”—but the state remains parched, with the Roanoke region now…
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CoStar’s AI Art Tower Opens in Richmond | Richmond News
Richmond just got its biggest tech-art dazzler yet: the new 21-story CoStar Building pulses with a jaw-dropping AI-powered public art installation by Refik…
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Kris Leeper’s Recovery: Community Comes Together | Richmond News
A New Kent High School basketball player, Kris Leeper — son of coach Donovan Gipson — suffered a serious car accident on July 13th, requiring emergency surgery…
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VDSS Office Shut Down Amid Security Threat | Richmond News
Virginia’s main social services office in Henrico County shut down amid serious threats, prompting a full police sweep and remote operations to keep services…
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AI Art Reimagines Richmond’s Skyline | Richmond News
Richmond just got its most dazzling new landmark yet: a jaw-dropping AI-powered art installation at CoStar Group’s $460 million Foundry Park campus. Titled…
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Man Killed in Southside Shooting | Richmond News
Man Killed in Southside Shooting | Richmond News
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Help Police Target Traffic Hotspots | Richmond News
Chesterfield County Police are launching a new traffic enforcement blitz—and they want YOU to pick the roads that need it most. From speeding to seatbelt…
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Barbie’s Cultural Journey at Virginia Museum | Richmond News
Barbie’s legacy just got a major museum spotlight—Virginia’s History and Culture is launching “Barbie: A Cultural Icon” this fall, featuring 250 vintage dolls…
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Shooting on German School Road | Richmond News
A man was fatally shot early this morning on German School Road in Richmond, with police still searching for answers. No name has been released, and no…
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Henrico Schools Bring Learning to Your Neighborhood | Richmond News
Henrico County Public Schools is hitting the road with the FACE Summer Tour—bringing learning, resources, and fun straight to your neighborhood. Launched in…
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Christmas in July Toy Drive | Richmond News
Get ready to spread holiday cheer early—Salvation Army and Marco’s Pizza are teaming up for a “Christmas in July” toy drive! Drop off a “Forgotten Angel” bag…
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RVA Clean Sweep Targets Trash in Housing Communities | Richmond News
Richmond’s new RVA Clean Sweep program kicks off this Saturday with a massive cleanup of 51 trash hotspots in six public housing communities, uniting city…
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Finding Peace After Loss in RVA Light | Richmond News
A grieving father, Justin Burke, found refuge at RVA Light after losing his wife and job, and now lives in Richmond with only $11,000 from his foreclosed home…
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Middle East Tensions and Trump’s New Agenda | Richmond News
Tensions in the Middle East are escalating as U.S. strikes target Iranian assets and Iran retaliates against U.S. allies, just days after Trump declared U.S…
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Solar Power for Community Hubs | Richmond News
Oakwood Arts in Richmond’s East End just got a game-changing solar setup thanks to Norfolk Solar Solutions, turning clean energy into community power. With a…
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Google’s Community Meetup Sparks Mixed Reactions | Richmond News
Google’s new data center plans sparked community tension at a recent meeting — where the tech giant promised to cover all water and power costs, but residents…
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Shots Fired on Dinwiddie Avenue | Richmond News
Shots Fired on Dinwiddie Avenue | Richmond News
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Drought Crisis Hits Virginia Farms | Richmond News
Central Virginia’s third month of extreme drought is turning farmers’ livelihoods into a crisis—high temps are evaporating rain, forcing ranchers to buy pricey…
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Shooting in Richmond Still Under Investigation | Richmond News
Shooting reported in Richmond late Wednesday night—cop responded to Dinwiddie Ave around 11:16 PM, found one person with non-life-threatening gunshot wound now…
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Cumberland County’s Energy Crossroads | Richmond News
Dominion Energy is moving ahead with plans for Virginia’s largest natural gas plant in Cumberland County, designed to power the state’s exploding data center…
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Growth Dinners: Where Founders Eat and Learn | Richmond News
Vernon Foster is turning Richmond’s startup scene upside down with Growth Dinners—invite-only dinners for elite founders who’ve hit major milestones. No fluff…
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VNLA Acquires VGGA for Stronger Green Industry | Richmond News
Virginia’s green industry just got a major boost as the Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association officially absorbed the Virginia Greenhouse Growers…
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Lumpkin’s Jail Pavilion Unveiled | Richmond News
Richmond’s next big step in confronting its slavery past is underway in Shockoe Bottom: a massive 21,000-square-foot pavilion rising where Lumpkin’s Slave Jail…
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Major Lawsuits Hit Richmond Courts | Richmond News
Three major lawsuits are heating up in Virginia courts this week, each demanding millions in damages. In Chesterfield, a golfer seeks $150K after being injured…
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Flying Squirrels Unveil WinterWorld | Richmond News
The Flying Squirrels are turning CarMax Park into a dazzling winter wonderland with WinterWorld, a massive holiday festival running from November 18 to January…
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Lua Project Live at Virginia Museum | Richmond News
Get ready for an unforgettable night as The Lua Project drops a lecture-performance on July 16th, 6–7:30 PM at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture…
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Four New Exhibits Open at Glen Allen Arts Center | Richmond News
Step into the vibrant world of local art at Glen Allen’s Cultural Arts Center, where a dazzling July 16th grand opening unveiled four brand-new exhibits by…
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Retreat from Victory at Malvern Hill | Richmond News
Discover why a Union victory at Malvern Hill turned into a Confederate win in strategy—thanks to McClellan’s retreat. Award-winning Civil War historian Francis…
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Virginia Crime Drops Across the Board | Richmond News
Virginia’s crime rates hit a five-year low in 2025, with violent offenses down nearly 6% and property crimes like burglary and car theft plunging 18% and 21%…
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Google's Chesterfield Data Center Push | Richmond News
Google’s massive $1.5 billion data center expansion in Chesterfield, Virginia, is stirring mixed reactions as residents demand clearer, more direct…
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Richmond’s Pavilion Honors Forgotten Voices | Richmond News
Richmond is building a powerful new pavilion at the historic Lumpkin’s Jail site in Shockoe Bottom, designed to reveal archaeological remains and honor the…
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R Kelly Asks Trump for Sentence Commutation | Richmond News
R. Kelly has formally asked President Trump to commute his 30-year prison sentence, a bold move following explosive claims from his defense team that he was…
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Premature Birth in the Parking Lot | Richmond News
A Chesterfield couple faced one of life’s most harrowing moments when their son was born prematurely—just 24 weeks and 5 days old—right in the parking lot…
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Man Shot on West Wythe Street | Richmond News
A man was shot multiple times Wednesday evening on West Wythe Street in Petersburg, but thankfully his injuries aren’t life-threatening. Police sealed off the…
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Youngkin Back in Business | Richmond News
Former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is back in the private sector, leveraging his finance background to lead a new private equity firm based in Richmond…
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Seized, Convicted, and Still Loving Animals | Richmond News
A Virginia woman, Donna Newton, is paying the price for a botched animal welfare investigation after her 42 animals were seized — despite her legal right to…
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Permanent DST? Congress Weighs Change | Richmond News
Congress just took a bold step toward ending the twice-yearly clock chaos by passing a bill to make daylight saving time permanent—no more springing forward or…
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Smoke Blankets East Coast | Richmond News
Canada’s wildfires are sending toxic smoke south, blanketing the U.S. East Coast with hazy, apocalyptic skies — from New York to Ohio and beyond. Forecasters…