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Hanover County’s board of supervisors came out against a proposal for an ICE processing center at a mega warehouse on county land.
Hanover Board says it’s opposed to ICE warehouse proposal
Hanover County’s board of supervisors came out against a proposal for an ICE processing center at a mega warehouse on county land.
richmond.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Virginia's job market worsened at the end of last year, as cuts to federal government jobs drove the state's unemployment rate up and labor force down in the first year of President Donald Trump's second term in the White House.

Va. unemployment, job separations rise as labor force stalls
Virginia's job market worsened at the end of last year, as cuts to federal government jobs drove the state's unemployment rate up and labor force down in the first year of President Donald Trump's second term in the White House.
richmond.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:06 PM
"There are so many inspirational women in Richmond. It's incredible to have one game to really celebrate them."
In third-annual SupportHER game, VCU, Richmond celebrate inspirational women in community
"There are so many inspirational women in Richmond. It's incredible to have one game to really celebrate them."
richmond.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Like cigarette and opioid manufacturers, the gun industry should be liable for harm when it's negligent, a state Senate committee voted on Wednesday.
Senate panel approves gun liability measure by party-line vote
Like cigarette and opioid manufacturers, the gun industry should be liable for harm when it's negligent, a state Senate committee voted on Wednesday.
richmond.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Last week, Trump predicted prosecutions over a contest in which judges and other officials said they found no evidence of widespread fraud.
Search warrant FBI served at Georgia elections office seeks records tied to 2020 election
Last week, Trump predicted prosecutions over a contest in which judges and other officials said they found no evidence of widespread fraud.
richmond.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:25 PM
In a statement, Mayor Danny Avula called the death "tragic news" and advised vulnerable residents to "head to the Salvation Army inclement weather shelter" on Chamberlayne Avenue.
Officials: man found dead due to exposure to cold
In a statement, Mayor Danny Avula called the death "tragic news" and advised vulnerable residents to "head to the Salvation Army inclement weather shelter" on Chamberlayne Avenue.
richmond.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:16 PM
The central bank said there are signs the job market stabilized and growth was "solid," an upgrade from last month's characterization.
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged as Trump continues to press for lower rates
The central bank said there are signs the job market stabilized and growth was "solid," an upgrade from last month's characterization.
richmond.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:35 PM
The Wendy's location at 7802 Midlothian Turnpike has closed, amidst declining sales nationwide.
Wendy’s closes Midlothian Turnpike location amid nationwide shutdowns
The Wendy's location at 7802 Midlothian Turnpike has closed, amidst declining sales nationwide.
richmond.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:20 PM
On Jan. 7, the University of Richmond was averaging 83.4 points. In six games since then, the Spiders averaged 68 points.
Spiders, losers in five of last six, can't find buckets they owned a month ago
On Jan. 7, the University of Richmond was averaging 83.4 points. In six games since then, the Spiders averaged 68 points.
richmond.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Virginia Democrats regrouped on Wednesday, the day after a Tazewell County judge invalidated their attempt to amend the State Constitution to allow the legislature to redraw congressional districts before mid-term elections in November.

Virginia Democrats regroup on redistricting after court defeat
Virginia Democrats regrouped on Wednesday, the day after a Tazewell County judge invalidated their attempt to amend the State Constitution to allow the legislature to redraw congressional districts before mid-term elections in November.
richmond.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Take a look at the following restaurants headed to the Richmond area.
Restaurants coming soon to Richmond
Take a look at the following restaurants headed to the Richmond area.
richmond.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Superintendent Jason Kamras' budget proposal would add nine new administrative staff members while cutting back on summer school and closing RPS' online academy.
Richmond schools budget would cut 46 jobs. Officials won't say which ones.
Superintendent Jason Kamras' budget proposal would add nine new administrative staff members while cutting back on summer school and closing RPS' online academy.
richmond.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:34 PM
The Spiders come off a season in which they won their first NCAA tournament game.
On a cold day, No. 10 UR shoots for hot start against top-ranked Maryland
The Spiders come off a season in which they won their first NCAA tournament game.
richmond.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:05 PM
The "we are Richmond" chants rang forth by the end. But the Siegel Center had to hold its breath for awhile before the Rams afforded fans the opportunity to exhale.
Takeaways from VCU's win vs. rival Richmond: How did that get so tense down the stretch?
The "we are Richmond" chants rang forth by the end. But the Siegel Center had to hold its breath for awhile before the Rams afforded fans the opportunity to exhale.
richmond.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Young families and those who work in Virginia's child care industry have been saying for years that the child care system is facing a crisis.
Virginia lawmakers renew push to increase child care access as costs sideline parents
Young families and those who work in Virginia's child care industry have been saying for years that the child care system is facing a crisis.
richmond.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Catch former Vice President Kamala Harris on her Richmond book tour stop, see a brand new Arthur Ashe exhibit at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia or
Top 5 weekend events: Kamala Harris, Arthur Ashe exhbit, Mardi Gras
Catch former Vice President Kamala Harris on her Richmond book tour stop, see a brand new Arthur Ashe exhibit at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia or
richmond.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Centro is a reinvention of Maya, featuring fresh and innovative Latin American dishes that draw on Chef Maria's Colombian roots.
Centro, a fresh Latin American bistro from the creators of Oceano and Maya
Centro is a reinvention of Maya, featuring fresh and innovative Latin American dishes that draw on Chef Maria's Colombian roots.
richmond.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Her videos, in which she suggested ways to incapacitate ICE agents, have been viewed almost 8 million times.
VCU Health staffer connected to ICE videos no longer employed by hospital
Her videos, in which she suggested ways to incapacitate ICE agents, have been viewed almost 8 million times.
richmond.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Bills demanding that data center developers tell local governments more about their potential impacts are moving with new energy through the General Assembly.
Bills seeking more data center oversight win broader General Assembly support
Bills demanding that data center developers tell local governments more about their potential impacts are moving with new energy through the General Assembly.
richmond.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:35 AM
After a year of frustrations, firings, and legal battles, lawmakers have a few fixes they’d like to implement at the Virginia Birth Injury Fund.
Lawmakers propose big changes to Virginia Birth Injury Fund
After a year of frustrations, firings, and legal battles, lawmakers have a few fixes they’d like to implement at the Virginia Birth Injury Fund.
richmond.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Terrence Hill Jr. received the ball at the top of the key with the weight of Richmond's most storied college basketball rivalry bearing down on his shoulders.
Hill's clutch bucket helps VCU stave off Richmond comeback, win fourth straight
Terrence Hill Jr. received the ball at the top of the key with the weight of Richmond's most storied college basketball rivalry bearing down on his shoulders.
richmond.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Things rarely go well for the University of Richmond at VCU's Siegel Center.
Rams' 3-point takeoff extends nettlesome trend for sputtering Spiders
Things rarely go well for the University of Richmond at VCU's Siegel Center.
richmond.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Follow along here for live updates from the Siegel Center in the 96th playing of the Capital City Classic.
LIVE UPDATES: Richmond at VCU in 96th Capital City Classic. Follow along here.
Follow along here for live updates from the Siegel Center in the 96th playing of the Capital City Classic.
richmond.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Sen. Bill Stanley, R-Franklin County, said, “We won everything.” While House Speaker Don Scott said, "We always knew this would be a 15-round fight."
Tazewell judge strikes down Democrats' redistricting push
Sen. Bill Stanley, R-Franklin County, said, “We won everything.” While House Speaker Don Scott said, "We always knew this would be a 15-round fight."
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January 27, 2026 at 11:27 PM