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VCU joins schools canceling classes for Hurricane Florence
Virginia Commonwealth University has canceled classes for Thursday through Sunday. The announcement Tuesday night followed an earlier decision to cancel a board of visitors meeting scheduled for Friday.
Hanover, Henrico and Richmond schools closed Friday in anticipation of Hurricane Florence
Schools in Hanover and Henrico counties, along with Richmond Public Schools, will be closed Friday as the Richmond region prepares for Hurricane Florence.
Local News
Low-income Richmond residents suffer more heat-related emergencies
A study from local researchers shows that heat-related illnesses disproportionately impact low-income and Black residents. It also found cooling shelters are placed too far apart.
Richmond neighbors: Obituaries for June 30
Read through the obituaries published today in Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Stella Dikos, namesake of Stella's restaurants and markets, dies at age 82
Until her very last breath, she looked “strong, dignified, and beautiful,” said grandson ConstantinoGiavos.
Richmond neighbors: Obituaries for June 29
Read through the obituaries published today in Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Recap: What made news last week across Virginia
IN THE NEWS
State employees, teachers due raises as new budget takes effect
Virginia begins a new budget year on Monday, though the Senate has unfinished business on education benefits for survivors and dependents of military veterans killed or almost completely disabled on active duty.
The biggest rainbow trout ever hooked from the Roanoke River?
Bobby Welsh of Roanoke County landed a 26.5-inch rainbow trout that checked in at nearly 8 pounds. He suspected it might be one for the record books.
As chief of staff departs, Youngkin tries to reset relationship with assembly
The departure of Chief of Staff Jeff Goettman could offer Gov. Glen Youngkin an opportunity to reset his strained relationship with the General Assembly.
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A dilly of a trend: Why everyone’s talking about pickleball
Get Healthy.No matter how you slice it, pickleball is a big dill.
Anxiety vs. depression: What’s the difference?
Get Healthy.Learning the defining characteristics of these common mood disorders and pinpointing exactly what you’re feeling are the keys to finding support and relief.
Critical reasons to stay up to date on tetanus shots
Get Healthy.Also known as lockjaw, tetanus is a disease that affects the central nervous system and is caused by a specific strain of bacteria called clostridium tetani.
Of beans and burgers: How much protein do you really need?
Get Healthy. How much protein do you need for maximum nutritional benefits?
Crime
Richmond Police Department promotes 12 officers
The Richmond Police Department promoted 12 officers Friday, including two captains, four lieutenants and six sergeants.
Judge Marchant, who heard Lee monument and Huguenot shooting cases, retires
Marchant was elected to the Richmond Circuit Court by the legislature in 2015. He took up the role of chief judge in 2020, serving back-to-back two-year terms.
Teddy's timepiece: President's watch, stolen in Buffalo in 1987, returned to Roosevelt family estate
The mystery of who stole President Theodore Roosevelt's pocket watch from a Buffalo museum 37 years ago remains unsolved, but the timepiece is now back at its rightful home.
7 more arrested in prostitution sting at Chesterfield massage parlors
Chesterfield police previously said the arrests are linked to human trafficking by a Chinese crime ring.
Politics
State employees, teachers due raises as new budget takes effect
Virginia begins a new budget year on Monday, though the Senate has unfinished business on education benefits for survivors and dependents of military veterans killed or almost completely disabled on active duty.
As chief of staff departs, Youngkin tries to reset relationship with assembly
The departure of Chief of Staff Jeff Goettman could offer Gov. Glen Youngkin an opportunity to reset his strained relationship with the General Assembly.
Trump rallies supporters in Chesapeake, vows to carry Virginia
The day after a debate when even President Joe Biden said his performance was shaky, former President Donald Trump came to Virginia saying he will swing a state he lost in 2016 and 2020.
Trump says the Unite the Right story was 'debunked.' Charlottesville disagrees.
Charlottesville is taking the former president to task for equivocating about the 2017 tragedy.
