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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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- Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Devener Grice Convicted in Southpark Mall Shooting | Richmond News
A jury in Colonial Heights convicted Devener Grice of using a firearm during a felony after a December 2024 shooting at Southpark Mall. The 22-year-old victim…
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Barack Obama Elementary Closed Due to Mold | Richmond News
Barack Obama Elementary in Richmond is shut down indefinitely due to dangerous mold, with students possibly returning as early as next week—after crews work…
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Big Promotions and New Hires This Week | Richmond News
Big moves are shaking up the business world this week — from CoStar Group and TCV Trust & Wealth Management to Dominion Payroll and Union Presbyterian…
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Bus Collision at Downtown Transfer Station | Richmond News
Bus Collision at Downtown Transfer Station | Richmond News
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Mold Crisis Halts School Opening | Richmond News
Barack Obama Elementary in Richmond is hit with a major mold crisis, forcing the school to discard years’ worth of classroom supplies—including rugs…
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GRTC Bus Collision Shuts Down Downtown Transfer | Richmond News
A GRTC bus jumped the median Tuesday morning, crashing into a shelter and another bus—sending six people to the hospital and forcing downtown transfers to…
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I-95 Interchange Gets Major Upgrade | Richmond News
Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan just handed over $850,000 to Chesterfield County to kickstart modern upgrades for the aging I-95 and Willis Road interchange —…
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NoctIQ’s Smart Pillow Fights Snoring | Richmond News
Brian Schwartz, ex-Hamilton Beach veteran and former Smart Nora exec, is back with NoctIQ — a smart pillow that gently nudges you to stop snoring without…
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Throttle Therapy Park Denied by Powhatan | Richmond News
Throttle Therapy’s big motorsports park plan in Powhatan County has been officially shut down after supervisors unanimously rejected it — citing shaky economic…
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VCU Cyclist Clash Turns Violent | Richmond News
A chaotic night near VCU campus ended in assault after a driver clashed with cyclists blocking traffic—spitting ignited the brawl, leaving the driver injured…
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Chesterfield Industrial Park Proposal | Richmond News
Big news brewing in Chesterfield: Childress Klein, a major Charlotte-based real estate firm, is eyeing a massive 154-acre plot near the county airport —…
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Google Assistant Settlement Explained | Richmond News
Google’s facing a $68 million settlement after admitting its Assistant secretly recorded private chats across devices from 2016 to 2026 — even when not…
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Feed More Evacuated After Suspicious Package | Richmond News
A suspicious package sent shockwaves through Feed More’s Henrico County location, prompting an immediate evacuation and a full-scale police and hazmat…
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Dolly Parton’s Passing Shocks Music World | Richmond News
Dolly Parton has passed away at age 80, shocking fans worldwide after her nephew shared the news in a video. Though she’d been open about recent health…
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U.S. Slaps 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods | Richmond News
The U.S. just slapped a 50% tariff on over 550 Canadian goods—from honey and makeup to hockey sticks and Christmas decorations—using a Depression-era law…
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Whitcomb Street Shooting Leaves Three Wounded | Richmond News
A deadly shooting on Whitcomb Street in Richmond left three men wounded— one fatally, another with life-threatening injuries, and the third with…
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Three Shot in Whitcomb Court | Richmond News
Three men shot in Whitcomb Court Monday night—one dead, two hospitalized, one critical. Police are investigating the deadly incident as community reels from…
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Mold Crisis Forces School Closure Extension | Richmond News
Barack Obama Elementary remains closed as new mold discoveries—on laptops and instruments—force a pause on the plan to relocate students to Clark Springs…
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Major I-95 Pileup Shuts Down Northbound Lanes | Richmond News
Major I-95 Pileup Shuts Down Northbound Lanes | Richmond News
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Feed More Earns Top Charity Rating | Richmond News
Feed More, Central Virginia’s top food bank, just earned a prestigious Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator — the highest honor possible — proving they’re…
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Mental Health Advocate Found Dead | Richmond News
A body found in Worcester woods is believed to be Karen Solomon, a mental health advocate and suspect in her husband’s death. Officer Kurt Solomon, a 31-year…
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ICE Arrests Reveal Immigration Reality | Richmond News
ICE arrested over 15,000 people in Virginia since Trump took office — a fourfold spike from the two years before — with June alone seeing over 1,000 arrests…
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Billy Idol and Devo Reignite the 80s | Richmond News
Billy Idol and Devo electrified Virginia Beach with a high-energy, nostalgia-fueled reunion that proved 80s icons still pack a punch. Idol, heading to the Rock…
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Virginia’s Voting Rights Mess | Richmond News
A federal judge is slamming Virginia for misapplying a historic voting rights agreement, insisting only eleven specific 1870s-era felonies can disqualify…
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VCU Students Fought for LGBTQ+ Rights | Richmond News
Fifty years ago, VCU students fought and won a landmark legal battle to form the first recognized LGBTQ+ student group on campus, setting a precedent that…
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Korn Ferry Tour Hits Town This October | Richmond News
Get ready for golf’s biggest proving ground—this October, the Korn Ferry Tour rolls into town at the Federal Club in Glen Allen, where rising stars battle…
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Richmond’s Nursing Home Redevelopment Debate | Richmond News
Richmond’s Byrd Park and Randolph neighborhoods are caught in a tug-of-war over a bold redevelopment: turning The Virginia Home nursing facility into 130…
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VCU Safety Tips for New Semester | Richmond News
VCU Police are stepping up patrols as students return, with “blackout dates” ensuring maximum officer presence—especially around dorms. Officer Hakilah Hudson…
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Midlothian Middle Starts Strong | Richmond News
Chesterfield County kicks off the new school year with a staggered start, giving Midlothian Middle’s sixth and ninth graders a special first day packed with…
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States Now Control Mail-In Ballots | Richmond News
The Supreme Court just handed states the ultimate say on mail-in ballots—letting them set their own rules, even if it means making voting by mail harder. Seen…
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Sixth Graders Start School with Games | Richmond News
Sixth graders at Midlothian Middle School kicked off their year with games, not textbooks—tug-of-war with teachers and no Chromebooks for the first three weeks…
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Drone Delivers $300K Contraband to Prison | Richmond News
A drone just delivered over $300,000 worth of contraband—including meth, cellphones, tattoo ink, perfume, hex wrenches, and glue—to Sussex I State Prison…
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Drone Smuggles Contraband Into Prison | Richmond News
A drone was caught attempting to smuggle a massive contraband package into Sussex I State Prison—packed with suspected meth, 17 cell phones, lighters, tattoo…
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Polish Mattress Firm Settles PPP Fraud | Richmond News
A Polish-owned mattress and furniture company in Danville is paying $2.5 million to settle federal fraud allegations after allegedly scamming its way into a…
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Drone Delivers $324K in Prison Contraband | Richmond News
A drone dropped a $324K contraband package at Sussex I State Prison in Virginia—packed with meth, cell phones, tattoo ink, lighters, and odd chemicals. Guards…
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Two Seniors Lost, Community Mourns | Richmond News
Two rising seniors from Lake Taylor High School have died suddenly, leaving the Norfolk Public Schools community in profound grief as they prepare to graduate…
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Big Rig Brake Fire Near Hopewell | Richmond News
A big rig caught fire on I-295 in Hopewell just after 12:30 PM, sparking a brake fire near the Oaklawn Blvd exit. Fire crews from Hopewell and Prince George…
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Carriage House Roof Repair Finally Complete | Richmond News
After a two-month shutdown due to unsafe conditions, residents of the Carriage House Apartments in Old Towne Petersburg are finally seeing progress — roofers…
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Remembering Our Community's Losses | Richmond News
This week, we honor the quiet departures of beloved community members — Betsy Wood Jackson Parrish, Jay Lisle Taylor, Wade Cole, William Donald Taylor, Kay…
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Doctor Wakes Up to Bat in Mouth | Richmond News
A Richmond doctor had a terrifying encounter with a bat trying to get into her mouth while she slept — and it went viral after she shared the harrowing story…
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Three-Year Degrees Reshape Higher Ed | Richmond News
Three-year bachelor’s degrees are reshaping higher education, offering a faster, cheaper path to graduation—often with just 90 credits instead of 120. Already…
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Caroline County Drug Bust Unveiled | Richmond News
Caroline County just cracked down on a massive drug ring in a multi-year undercover sting that led to 18 arrests, nearly 2 kilograms of cocaine, 7 guns, and…
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First Black County Administrator Sworn In | Richmond News
Chesterfield County just made history by officially welcoming Kevin Catlin as its first Black county administrator — and he’s already diving in with a mission…
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U.S. Slams Iran With New Sanctions | Richmond News
The U.S. Treasury is launching sweeping sanctions against Iran to cut off all revenue streams, warning any nation doing business with Tehran will face…
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Three Dans Battle for Alaska Senate | Richmond News
Alaska’s Senate race is turning into a name game thriller with three D. Sullivans vying for one seat: incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, endorsed by “OG” former…
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Barack Obama School Closed Over Mold | Richmond News
Barack Obama Elementary is shut down indefinitely after alarming mold outbreaks were confirmed across the building — even on stored laptops — prompting…
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Car Burns on I-95 No Injuries | Richmond News
Car Burns on I-95 No Injuries | Richmond News
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Obama Elementary Closes Due to Mold | Richmond News
Obama Elementary in Richmond is shut down unexpectedly due to severe mold found on computers and furniture, triggered by an HVAC system failure. Though initial…
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Barack Obama Elementary Closed Over Mold | Richmond News
Barack Obama Elementary is shut down indefinitely after mold—serious enough to be a health hazard—was found, stemming from a busted HVAC system and a hidden…
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Natroganix Closes But Reimagines | Richmond News
Natroganix is closing its East Broad Street doors for good at the end of this month, but don’t pack your bags—this isn’t goodbye, it’s a fresh start. Owner…
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Reid School’s Success Amid Aging Buildings | Richmond News
G.H. Reid Elementary is crushing it academically—with big jumps in literacy and math, especially in its dual-language program—but the building’s 70 years old…
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Hawk Fire Forces 90K to Evacuate | Richmond News
A wildfire in Reno, Nevada, known as the Hawk Fire, exploded over the weekend, burning more than 23 square miles and reaching zero percent containment by…
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Two Seniors Lost as School Year Begins | Richmond News
Norfolk Public Schools is reeling from the tragic loss of two senior students from Lake Taylor High, just as the new school year begins. Superintendent Dr…
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Schools, Parks, and Path Rules in VA Counties | Richmond News
Richmond Public Schools faces its first major facilities maintenance audit as officials scrutinize repair work orders across the district, kicking off a…
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Virginia Votes on Marriage Equality | Richmond News
Virginia voters face a pivotal constitutional decision this year: whether to enshrine marriage equality into the state’s founding document. Though the Supreme…
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Bristol Standoff Ends in Tragedy | Richmond News
A deadly officer-involved shooting erupted in Bristol, Virginia, Sunday when 47-year-old Antoine Megginson opened fire on police from a ground-floor apartment…
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Suburban Dining Revolution | Richmond News
Three new suburban restaurants—The Granite Grill, Centro Latin Bistro, and Bon Temps—are proving that great dining doesn’t need a city trip. Opened within…
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Petersburg House Fire Under Control | Richmond News
Early Monday morning, a house fire erupted in Petersburg—flames roaring from the second floor, but firefighters swiftly contained it. One resident suffered…
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Mobile Home Fire Claims One Life | Richmond News
Mobile Home Fire Claims One Life | Richmond News
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Zandvoort Ready as F1 Backup | Richmond News
Dutch Grand Prix is stepping in as a potential F1 backup, with Circuit Zandvoort ready to host if other races fall through—thanks to its valid FIA license and…