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.

Daily News
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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!
9 min
2
8/13/26 - Richmond Public Schools still in nego...
Teacher vacancies are down to 1%, two weeks before students return.
4 min
3
8/12/26 - Menhaden overfishing could be to blam...
A new proposal could reduce industrial harvesting by 50%.
3 min
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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.
4 min
5
8/10/26 - Spanberger takes ‘unprecedented’ step...
"As governor, I intend to get answers and be a voice for Virginians in the process."
4 min
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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.
10 min
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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.
3 min
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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
11
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
12
BizSense Beat: Thermo Fisher, Westover Place, S...
3 min
13
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