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.
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Draft guidance was issued on August 15 and allowed for public review and feedback through Sunday.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
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9/9/24 - Higher Education Mental Health Workfor...
The program is credited with shorter appointment wait times and improved staff morale.
9/5/24 - Charlottesville to become the second l...
The vote method will be implemented for the June 2025 city council primary.
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9/4/24 - Richmond judge recuses herself from Pl...
It is unclear why she did so.
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9/3/24 - A Hanover County voter coalition is ad...
The residents voiced their concerns to supervisors last week.
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Policy Matters: August 29, 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: August 30, 2024
Steam Bell Beer Works in Chesterfield has poured its last beer; the workers of Stone Brewing Co. are looking to unionize; Richmond International Airport’s controversial bid to take over certain airline fueling and maintenance operations from two longtime local operators has been put on hold; and work on the Fall Line Trail is making its way into Richmond city limits.