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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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Dolly Parton Honored with Half-Staff Tribute | Richmond News
Governor Abigail Spanberger has ordered American flags to fly at half-staff for a full week in honor of Dolly Parton, the beloved country music icon who passed…
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Dolly Parton’s Enduring Legacy | Richmond News
Dolly Parton’s passing at 80 has sent shockwaves through the music world, as fans and artists alike mourn the loss of a true icon whose influence transcended…
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Seeking Justice for Andrew Jones | Richmond News
A 23-year-old Richmond man named Andrew Jones, known as “3” to his family, was fatally shot during a block party on August 15. Though police detained a suspect…
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Tractor Accident in Lunenburg County | Richmond News
A harrowing farming accident in Lunenburg County left one person pinned under a tractor near Hardy Road and Reedy Creek Road—emergency crews raced to the…
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Richmond’s Big Move for Pedestrian Safety | Richmond News
Richmond is launching a bold, two-phase plan to slash pedestrian deaths by installing 700 new safety upgrades across 244 high-risk intersections—think brighter…
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VCU Steps Up Cybersecurity After Major Scams | Richmond News
VCU is on high alert after a wave of cyberattacks targeting students with fake IT Department emails and ransom notes on Canvas—attacks linked to a national…
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Richmond’s Big Move for Pedestrian Safety | Richmond News
Richmond is launching a bold, two-phase plan to slash pedestrian deaths by installing 700 new safety upgrades across 244 high-risk intersections—think brighter…
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Massey Expands Cancer Research for Health Equity | Richmond News
VCU Massey Cancer Center just scored a $2.7 million grant to train the next wave of clinical scientists focused on cancer prevention, screening, and…
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VCU Launches New Accessible Campus Transit | Richmond News
VCU just launched RamsLink Paratransit, a new on-campus ride service designed to give students, faculty, and staff with disabilities—whether temporary or…
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AI Adoption Lagging in Local Businesses | Richmond News
AI’s everywhere, but many businesses—especially small to mid-sized ones—are still on the sidelines. Jolinda Anderson in Richmond admits her company isn’t using…
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Charlottesville Shifts Housing Strategy | Richmond News
Charlottesville’s direct-to-housing plan for homelessness has been shelved after ending its partnership with Clutch Consulting Group and Community Solutions…
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Chromebooks No Longer Home for K-2 | Richmond News
Chesterfield County Public Schools is ditching take-home Chromebooks for K-2 students, reversing a pandemic-era trend—citing research and the need for…
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Texas Wildfire Rages Across 78 Square Miles | Richmond News
Texas’ Ross Fire exploded in under a day, torching 78 square miles as brutal winds and dry heat turned ranchland into a wildfire inferno—destroying homes, a…
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Innovations from the Patent Office | Richmond News
The patent office just dropped some wild tech—think smart aerosol cans that sniff out their own contents, AI-driven cybersecurity systems that auto-assign bug…
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Strip Club Wage Lawsuit Heads to Judge | Richmond News
A strip club from the 80s, Richard’s Rendezvous, faces a $300K settlement over wage violations — potentially paying dancers $4,885 each after lawyer fees —…
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Gresham Smith Moves to Manchester | Richmond News
Gresham Smith, famed for designing airports like LAX and Charlotte Douglas, is relocating its Richmond office to The Current in Manchester — a sleek, smaller…
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Vida on the Lake Breaks Ground | Richmond News
Big things are brewing in Chesterfield as The Breeden Company breaks ground on Vida on the Lake, a $72 million residential project with 240 apartments and 18…
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Join Richmond Floorball This Saturday | Richmond News
Get ready to lace up and hit the court—Richmond Floorball Club’s open pickup game is this Saturday, August 26th, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at The Annex in Richmond…
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Virginia SOLs Show Gains, But Gaps Persist | Richmond News
Virginia students are making small but encouraging gains on SOL exams this year, with pass rates ticking up across subjects — but they’re still far from…
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Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives On Through Books | Richmond News
Dolly Parton, music legend and unstoppable force of good, has passed away at 80—her legacy of love, literacy, and limitless possibility lives on through the…
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Dolly Parton’s Lasting Legacy | Richmond News
Dolly Parton’s passing has sent shockwaves through Central Virginia, where her music has long been a cherished soundtrack for generations. Beyond her…
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Summer in the City for Richmond Youth | Richmond News
Step back to the ‘60s at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery for Cadence Theatre’s “Summer in the City” fundraiser—live music, food, raffles, and dance contests all…
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Obama Elementary Reopens Amid Mold Cleanup | Richmond News
Richmond Public Schools is racing to reopen Barack Obama Elementary by Monday, with mold remediation still underway—forcing students to wait, but offering hope…
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Virginia Honors Dolly Parton with Flags at Half-Staff | Richmond News
Virginia honors Dolly Parton with flags at half-staff through September 1, celebrating her musical legacy and her profound impact on children’s literacy…
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Gun Discovered at School | Richmond News
A woman tried to walk into a school in Albemarle County with a firearm in her purse—caught by the school’s weapons detection system. She admitted ownership…
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Tragedy at Billings Family Dinner | Richmond News
A horrific family massacre in Billings, Montana left eight dead—including four children—during a dinner gathering, as 44-year-old Alan Smith opened fire on his…
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Mold Shutdown Forces School Closure | Richmond News
Barack Obama Elementary is shut down amid a mold crisis, forcing students to miss their first days of school — sparking outrage from parents who demand…
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Virginia Faces Medicaid and SNAP Cuts | Richmond News
Virginia braces for major impacts from the controversial “One Big Beautiful Bill,” as Governor Spanberger warns hundreds of thousands could lose Medicaid and…
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Mold Crisis Halts School Year | Richmond News
Barack Obama Elementary in Richmond is shut down indefinitely after teachers discovered alarming mold levels just before the school year began—caused by a…
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Tragedy in Whitcomb Court | Richmond News
Tragedy in Whitcomb Court | Richmond News
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Valentine Museum Director’s Tragic Death | Richmond News
A tragic December incident claimed the life of William Martin, beloved director of the Valentine Museum, struck by a vehicle while crossing East Broad and…
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I-64 East Work Starts August 26 | Richmond News
Drivers on I-64 east near Victory Boulevard in Newport News brace for major lane reductions starting August 26th—down to three lanes overnight for several…
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I-64 Lane Closure Starts August 26 | Richmond News
Drivers on I-64 East in Newport News brace for major lane closures starting August 26th—nightly work through fall 2026 to upgrade the Hampton Roads Express…
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Woofy Bus Turns Dog Days into Wellness | Richmond News
Woofy Bus is revolutionizing pet care in Richmond with a fleet of mobile doggy daycares that whisk pups to a wellness ranch for full-day fun, grooming…
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Alligator Attack on Triathlon Coach | Richmond News
A triathlon coach narrowly escaped a terrifying alligator attack while swimming in the Savannah River—squeezing the animal’s head to force it to release his…
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Dolly Parton’s Songwriting Legacy | Richmond News
Dolly Parton wasn’t just a music icon—she was a lyrical force of nature, crafting songs that shattered norms and stirred souls. From bold feminist anthems like…
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Richmond Schools Battle Overcrowding | Richmond News
Overcrowded classrooms and temporary trailers are forcing students at G.H. Reid Elementary—and other schools—to learn in subpar conditions, even disrupting…
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Virginia’s Big Plans on Jobs and Energy | Richmond News
Virginia’s Governor Abigail Spanberger unveils two bold new plans this fall — one to fuel economic growth with hyper-localized strategies that honor regional…
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Obama Elementary Shut Down Over Mold | Richmond News
Barack Obama Elementary in Richmond is shut down indefinitely after new mold outbreaks were discovered just as the school prepared for the new year, sparking…
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Free CPR Training for Richmond Teachers | Richmond News
Richmond Public Schools just dropped a lifesaver: free CPR, first aid, and emergency training for all teachers and staff through the new RFD C.A.R.E.S. program…
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Bus Crash in Richmond Sends 10 to Hospital | Richmond News
A wild bus crash in Richmond, Virginia, sent ten people to the hospital after one bus slammed into a bus stop structure—sending drivers, passengers, and…
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Obama Elementary Closes Again Over Mold | Richmond News
Barack Obama Elementary is closing again—this time for mold, with students temporarily relocated as officials battle a stubborn problem rooted in a hidden pipe…
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SpaceX’s Last Cape Canaveral Starlink Launch | Richmond News
Tuesday morning in Virginia sparked awe as a dazzling streak lit up the sky — not aliens, but a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasting off from Florida on its…
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Trooper Hurt in Work Zone Collision | Richmond News
A Virginia State Trooper was injured Monday night in a chain collision on I-95 during a work zone, after a speeding Toyota Camry slammed into a VDOT vehicle…
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Richmond’s First Literary Festival | Richmond News
This Saturday, August 29th, Richmond hosts its first-ever Book Affair at the Quirk Hotel — a vibrant literary festival celebrating local authors across…
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Three Shot in Whitcomb Court | Richmond News
Three men shot in Whitcomb Court late Monday night—one dead, two critically injured—shaking the community as police launch an ongoing investigation into the…
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Target’s Halloween Costume Controversy | Richmond News
Target’s Halloween costume sparked outrage after photos of a Black child wearing the “Glow under Blacklight Circus Clown” outfit were shared online, triggering…
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Richmond Man Killed in Early Morning Shooting | Richmond News
A 26-year-old Richmond man, Reginald Green, was fatally shot early Thursday on Tweeter Branch Lane—police say they’re urgently seeking witnesses and tips to…
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Virginia Students Show Slight but Steady Gains | Richmond News
Virginia’s third through eighth graders posted modest but meaningful gains on standardized tests this year—with reading and math scores each rising by 0.4…
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Obama Elementary’s Mold Shutdown | Richmond News
The first day of school at Barack Obama Elementary is officially canceled after more mold was discovered — this time even in classrooms. With parents demanding…
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Reginald Green Found Shot in Driveway | Richmond News
A tragic shooting claimed the life of 26-year-old Reginald Green early Thursday morning on Tweeter Branch Lane in Richmond. Found unresponsive in his driveway…
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Bus Collision at Richmond Transfer Station | Richmond News
A bus plowed through a median at Richmond’s GRTC Downtown Transfer Station, crashing into a bench and another bus—sending 10 people on the first bus to the…
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Dead in Stairwell Early Saturday | Richmond News
At 3 AM on a Saturday, police found Deon Day, 33, dead from a gunshot wound in a stairwell on Semmes Avenue—another man was also shot but survived. Richmond PD…
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East Coast Witnesses SpaceX Launch | Richmond News
A dazzling sky show across the East Coast as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral, sending Starlink satellites into orbit — and sparking…
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Richmond Shooting Victim Identified | Richmond News
A tragic shooting on Semmes Avenue left 33-year-old Deon Day dead after he was found unresponsive in a stairwell early Saturday morning. The Richmond Police…
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Amtrak Service Cut for Track Upgrade | Richmond News
Amtrak’s cutting northbound trips from Richmond to Alexandria short for nine days starting Oct. 16 as part of “Pause for Progress” — replacing aging switches…
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Celebrate Black Business Month in Richmond | Richmond News
Get ready to celebrate Black Business Month in Richmond—this Wednesday, August 26th, from 11 AM to 2 PM, head to City Hall’s Observation Deck for a vibrant…
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ICE Raids Target Criminals in D.C. Suburbs | Richmond News
ICE just pulled off a massive two-week sweep in Virginia and Maryland, arresting over 1,300 people — many in D.C. suburbs — with nearly 400 facing U.S…
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From Court to Boardroom with Rodney Williams | Richmond News
From hardwood to boardroom, Rodney Williams shares his bold pivot from pro basketball to venture capital—and how he’s now helping other athletes build thriving…
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Richmond Man Found Shot Dead | Richmond News
A 26-year-old man, Reginald Green, was found shot dead in a Richmond townhome driveway early Thursday morning. Police responded to reports of a person down and…