VPM Daily Newscast
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.
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8/5/26 - Results from Virginia’s congressional ...
Henrico prosecutor Shannon Taylor will challenge Rep. Rob Wittman in the 1st Congressional District in November.
3 min
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8/4/26 - It’s Primary Day, Virginia!
Polls close across the state at 7 p.m.
4 min
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8/3/26 - Pilot program connects Richmond-area d...
Providers hope it could one day be a pathway to permanent teaching roles.
5 min
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Policy Matters: July 30, 2026
In this episode, we talk with VPAP Executive Director Cat Anthony about the upcoming primaries, a potential change to Virginia's status in the 2028 presidential primary, and take a look at candidate fundraising this election season.
3 min
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BizSense Beat: Thermo Fisher, Westover Place, S...
3 min
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7/31/26 - Gov. Spanberger restores voting right...
The governor said former Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration “gutted” the rights restoration system.
5 min
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7/30/26 - Virginia’s assault weapons ban will s...
Access to the firearms in Virginia could hinge on the US Supreme Court.
3 min
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7/29/26 - Chesterfieldians want more transparen...
Also: Richmond City Council supports preservation of Historic Westwood.
9 min
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7/28/26 - Referendum committees line up to spen...
At least eight committees have filed campaign finance forms on the three proposed changes to Virginia’s constitution.
3 min
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7/27/26 - Plans underway for new daycare center...
Also: Appeals court rules pro-Palestine scholars detained by ICE can seek relief from federal district courts.
3 min
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7/24/26 - Shoosmith cleanup to take 30 years, c...
It’s unclear who, exactly, will pay for it.
3 min
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7/23/26 - Hanover County to consider local cann...
Virginia's retail weed market is set to open in July 2027.
3 min
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7/22/26 - Electricity costs for many municipali...
The City of Richmond is one locality looking into ways to offset those costs.
3 min
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7/21/26 - Summer camp builds confidence through...
The camp, inspired by Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum,
3 min
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7/20/26 - Powhatan recovery home receives settl...
Plus: A recreational water advisory has been issued for Bailey Bay
3 min
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BizSense Beat: Richmond International Airport e...
3 min
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7/17/26 - Dominion merger filings start 6-month...
Plus: the late Bill Martin honored with street sign dedication.
3 min
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7/16/26 - Dominion moves ahead with Cumberland ...
The utility has applied for a key local permit for the 3-gigawatt facility.
4 min
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7/15/26 - Why are Hanover County tomatoes famous?
Experts told Curious Commonwealth the secret is part tradition, part science.
5 min
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7/14/26 - Who’s running in the 5th Congressiona...
Also: VDH is monitoring cyclospora parasite cases.
3 min
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7/13/26 - Democrats respond to DOJ plans to mon...
Also: Charlottesville has a designer for its project to repurpose a former Confederate statue.
2 min
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BizSense Beat: Gilpin Court, Worth Higgins & As...
3 min
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7/10/26 - Virginia Holocaust Museum director on...
Also: 7 challengers jockey for Dem. nomination in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District.
6 min
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7/9/26 - Three Republicans are vying to oust US...
And two independent candidates line up to run against Rep. Jennifer McClellan (but not in an August primary).
3 min
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7/8/26 - Richmond Public Schools still facing b...
Recent rainfall has been beneficial, but region still under voluntary water conservation order.
4 min