This VPM News supercast contains Central Virginia's news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Hosted by Kim Strother and VPM News editors, episodes are (usually) recorded the night before so you can wake up prepared.
10/7/24 - ‘Guns to Gardens’ project reaches Ham...
“Hampton Roads is no stranger to gun violence.”
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BizSense Beat: October 4, 2024
A potential legal battle appears to be brewing between VCU Health and the City of Richmond over real estate tax payments stemming from a failed downtown development; It looks like the show will go on after all for Virginia Repertory Theatre; and one of the region’s biggest restaurant groups is going back for seconds in Hanover.
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10/4/24 - Elections coverage galore!
Candidates for U.S. Senate, Virginia’s 7th Congressional District debate
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10/03/24: Chesterfield spent about $5M on schoo...
The district didn’t respond to multiple requests for comment on a recent violent incident at Meadowbrook High.
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10/2/24 - President Joe Biden approved an emerg...
The remnants of Hurricane Helene hit the area over the weekend.
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10/1/24 - Virginia’s cleanup recovery in the wa...
Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm.
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9/30/24: Curious Commonwealth: How can my spous...
A Chesterfield woman lost her nest egg unexpectedly to a dancer at a bar.
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Policy Matters: September 26, 2024
‘Policy Matters’ is your window into Virginia politics with VPAP. It's our monthly roundup of the top political headlines from across Virginia, powered by VPAP’s daily e-newsletter, VaNews.
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BizSense Beat: September 27, 2024
A sizable housing development for lower-income renters in South Richmond has received the city’s approval; An out-of-town grocery store chain has claimed a former gym near the Courthouse Road and Hull Street Road intersection in Chesterfield for its first location in the Richmond region; and nearly five years after it was first announced, work on Hopewell’s first brewery is underway.
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9/27/24: Hanover supervisors reject solar farm ...
If approved, it would have been the county’s largest array.
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9/26/24 – Andreas Addison is still running for ...
He dispelled the rumor just hours after revealing a new tax policy.
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09/25/24 - Virginia War Memorial honors those w...
The remains of six Virginians were recovered this year.
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9/24/24 - New data reveals Virginia’s unemploym...
It’s still lower than the national average, which is 4.5%
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9/23/24 - The vice chair of Richmond’s electora...
Balmer is under investigation for potential misuse of finances.
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BizSense Beat: September 20, 2024
Bankrupt LL Flooring is a step closer to being sold to its founder and former CEO in a deal that will keep about half of its stores and employees intact; Two dilapidated buildings along Manchester’s main drag could soon make way for a new-construction apartment project; and Toast New American Gastropub opened in the Scott’s Walk development, its third location in the Richmond region.
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9/20/24 - Early voting begins TODAY in Virginia...
Early voting sites are accepting ballots Saturday, November 2nd
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09/19/24 - VDOE’s guidelines for the treatment ...
Two lawsuits filed earlier this year to strike down the policies were dismissed...for procedural reasons.
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9/18/24 - The Virginia Department of Education ...
Draft guidance was issued on August 15 and allowed for public review and feedback through Sunday.
Recent work on the leaking sewage pipe highlighted safety concerns.
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9/16/24 - Richmond finance committee to weigh r...
The current rate is $1.20 for each $100 of assessed value.
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BizSense Beat: September 13, 2024
The new home of baseball in Richmond is now officially under construction; LL Flooring may have a new lease on life thanks to an eleventh-hour deal with its founder and former CEO; Outback Steakhouse has reversed course on plans to build a new restaurant at Courthouse Landing; and construction of a sizable development along Arthur Ashe Boulevard has apparently stalled, leaving concrete columns and rebar jutting out from the ground.
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9/13/24 - Hanover registrar expects at least 40...
Teri Smithson presented to Hanover's supervisors about election preparedness and security.
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9/12/24 - For a quarter of Richmond's low-incom...
The percentage rises for Black and Hispanic households.
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9/11/24 - There are many state-mandated tuition...
Including one for senior citizens to expand their education.
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9/10/24 - A pulse check with voters in the 2024...
Many voters at recent forums say they're still undecided