• Richmond: Double shooting leaves two men critically injured in Henrico County | May 28
    May 28 2026
    Richmond police are investigating a double shooting in Henrico County leaving two men critically injured and a hit-and-run crash that killed a 16-year-old boy, with the driver accused of drunk driving. Residents in Hanover County celebrated after the Board of Supervisors rejected a 430-acre data center project near Mountain Road.
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  • Richmond: Man critically injured in Richmond shooting, flooding impacts Central Virgini... | May 27
    May 27 2026
    Richmond residents are grappling with a shooting incident in the East End and severe flooding in Prince George County, with evacuations and ongoing flash flood warnings. Additionally, seven deaths from Memorial Day weekend crashes and a controversial dismissal of charges against a Hanover County party venue owner have sparked local debate.
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  • Richmond: Charges dismissed against Hanover venue owner accused of child sex crimes | May 26
    May 26 2026
    Richmond's local news highlights a Hanover County judge dismissing charges against a children’s party venue owner accused of sexual assault, while Commonwealth’s attorneys refuse to enforce Virginia’s assault weapons ban. A Richmond judge grants a $20,000 bond to a mother charged with murdering her twins, and a deadly Southside shooting adds to ongoing gun violence concerns.
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  • Richmond: Flash flood warning issued for Central Virginia | May 26
    May 26 2026
    Richmond officials in Hopewell, Alexandria, and Prince George County oppose a 30% water rate hike by Virginia-American Water Company, while Governor Abigail Spanberger vetoes ICE arrest limits in courthouses, sparking debate over immigration enforcement and public safety. A new survey shows Richmond residents praise the city’s livability despite concerns about housing costs and aging infrastructure.
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  • Richmond News Today — May 25, 2026
    May 25 2026
    Richmond residents are grappling with tragedy as a Henrico County teen was killed in a DUI hit-and-run on West Broad Street and a Hanover County man faces charges after stabbing a hotel manager. Additional deaths in New Kent County and a boating safety incident highlight rising concerns about public safety and preparedness.
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  • Richmond News Today — May 24, 2026
    May 24 2026
    Richmond police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run on West Broad Street involving a 16-year-old boy and a fleeing driver, while a man faces charges after a woman died from a medical emergency in Henrico County. The city also launched Operation Safe Summer to curb violent crime, and a murder charge was filed following a woman's death at a West End hotel.
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  • Richmond News Today — May 23, 2026
    May 23 2026
    Richmond residents are grappling with the recent killing of Jazmin Wooten-Mitchell by a police officer and a critical shooting in Henrico County, while a Chesterfield woman’s 2006 murder remains unsolved. School safety concerns emerged after a loaded gun was found at Petersburg High School, and a beloved Chesterfield roller rink is closing after 40 years.
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  • Richmond News Today — May 22, 2026
    May 22 2026
    Richmond police released bodycam footage of an officer killing a 31-year-old mother in a fatal shooting, sparking calls for accountability, while a fire in Chesterfield County left five people homeless. Protesters in Richmond criticized Governor Abigail Spanberger's veto of collective bargaining bills, and QTS announced new data centers in Henrico County, raising environmental concerns.
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