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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7/31/26 - Gov. Spanberger restores voting right...
The governor said former Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration “gutted” the rights restoration system.
5 min
2
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
3
7/29/26 - Chesterfieldians want more transparen...
Also: Richmond City Council supports preservation of Historic Westwood.
9 min
4
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
5
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
6
7/24/26 - Shoosmith cleanup to take 30 years, c...
It’s unclear who, exactly, will pay for it.
3 min
7
7/23/26 - Hanover County to consider local cann...
Virginia's retail weed market is set to open in July 2027.
3 min
8
7/22/26 - Electricity costs for many municipali...
The City of Richmond is one locality looking into ways to offset those costs.
3 min
9
7/21/26 - Summer camp builds confidence through...
The camp, inspired by Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum,
3 min
10
7/20/26 - Powhatan recovery home receives settl...
Plus: A recreational water advisory has been issued for Bailey Bay
3 min
11
BizSense Beat: Richmond International Airport e...
3 min
12
7/17/26 - Dominion merger filings start 6-month...
Plus: the late Bill Martin honored with street sign dedication.
3 min
13
7/16/26 - Dominion moves ahead with Cumberland ...
The utility has applied for a key local permit for the 3-gigawatt facility.
4 min
14
7/15/26 - Why are Hanover County tomatoes famous?
Experts told Curious Commonwealth the secret is part tradition, part science.
5 min
15
7/14/26 - Who’s running in the 5th Congressiona...
Also: VDH is monitoring cyclospora parasite cases.
3 min
16
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
17
BizSense Beat: Gilpin Court, Worth Higgins & As...
3 min
18
7/10/26 - Virginia Holocaust Museum director on...
Also: 7 challengers jockey for Dem. nomination in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District.
6 min
19
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
20
7/8/26 - Richmond Public Schools still facing b...
Recent rainfall has been beneficial, but region still under voluntary water conservation order.
4 min
21
7/7/26 - State budget includes $15M for long-aw...
And a special election is underway for a seat on the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors.
3 min
22
7/6/26 - Virginia's budget includes $15M for Ri...
City officials hope razing the long-shuttered arena will help jumpstart downtown redevelopment efforts.
2 min
23
Policy Matters: July 2, 2026
3 min
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7/3/26 - Virginia celebrates American independe...
Also: DOJ challenges the commonwealth’s new assault weapons ban.
3 min
25
7/2/26 - Richmond area residents asked to conse...
Low James River water levels lead to restrictions across the city and several counties.
4 min