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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8/28/26 - Chesterfield weighs using data center...
Opponents say the measure is just a way to placate people who don’t support data centers.
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8/27/26 - Virginia to receive $353M in multista...
A federal lawsuit argued that the company knew Facebook and Instagram could harm children’s mental health — but hid that information.
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8/26/26 - Obama Elementary’s delayed start cont...
Richmond Public Schools is considering whether to temporarily relocate.
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Federal judge says Virginia still failing to fo...
Attorney General Jay Jones' office had listed 284 felonies that could lead to a loss of voting rights.
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8/24/26 - Amending Virginia explores the propos...
Plus: It’s back to school for Richmond students this week.
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BizSense Beat: Colonial Heights sports, River’s...
3 min
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8/21/26 - How are Virginia agencies using tech ...
The practice is raising concerns that some applicants won’t get a fair shot.
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8/20/26 - Virginia spent $52 million on child s...
“Virginia paid serious money, and all we got were tools that barely worked,” Gov. Abigail Spanberger said Wednesday.
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8/19/26 - Virginia’s measles outbreak declared ...
The state health department has “cautious optimism.”
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8/18/26 - Richmond unveils third draft of zonin...
Plus: Virginia moves to the top of the 2028 Democratic presidential primary calendar.
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8/17/26 - Virginia’s childhood vaccine schedule...
The Virginia Department of Health publicly backed its vaccine schedule recommendations a day after the EO was released.
3 min
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8/14/26 - Dominion Energy asks to recoup $922M ...
Also: It's move-in weekend at VCU, so approach the Fan at your own risk!
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8/13/26 - Richmond Public Schools still in nego...
Teacher vacancies are down to 1%, two weeks before students return.
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8/12/26 - Menhaden overfishing could be to blam...
A new proposal could reduce industrial harvesting by 50%.
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8/11/26 - Voters will decide reproductive right...
The newest episode of our Amending Virginia video series addresses the proposed reproductive rights amendment.
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8/10/26 - Spanberger takes ‘unprecedented’ step...
"As governor, I intend to get answers and be a voice for Virginians in the process."
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8/7/26 - VPM has a new home in Downtown Richmond!
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula was on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday.
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8/6/26 - DMV says "Relaxxxxx, Don't Drive High”...
Virginia saw 117 cannabis-related driving deaths last year, the agency says.
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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.
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8/4/26 - It’s Primary Day, Virginia!
Polls close across the state at 7 p.m.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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