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Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · Dec 13

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Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 29m

With the election for governor three weeks away, Democrat Abigail Spanberger is getting some outside help to get out the vote. Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will appear with the Democratic gubernatorial candidate at an Oct. 21 rally in Charlottesville.

Pete Buttigieg to appear with Spanberger in Charlottesville

With the election for governor three weeks away, Democrat Abigail Spanberger is getting some outside help to get out the vote. Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will appear with the Democratic gubernatorial candidate at an Oct. 21 rally in Charlottesville.

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 13h

In a moment of ascendancy for Petersburg athletics, the reigning All-Metro boys basketball player of the year announced his college commitment before a couple hundred cheering onlookers on Monday.

Petersburg star, All-Metro player of the year Latrell Allmond commits to Oklahoma State

In a moment of ascendancy for Petersburg athletics, the reigning All-Metro boys basketball player of the year announced his college commitment before a couple hundred cheering onlookers on Monday.

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 14h

After getting caught up in a personnel dispute that led to the resignation of U.S. Attorney Todd Gilbert in August, an assistant U.S. attorney stepped aside Friday to take a job for a Roanoke law firm.

Western Virginia federal prosecutor resigns after political hiring dispute

After getting caught up in a personnel dispute that led to the resignation of U.S. Attorney Todd Gilbert in August, an assistant U.S. attorney stepped aside Friday to take a job for a Roanoke law firm.

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 16h

A Richmond man will serve 18 years in prison after good samaritans turned him in for a gruesome highway shootout on I-64.

Man pleads guilty to I-64 highway shooting, will serve 18 years

A Richmond man will serve 18 years in prison after good samaritans turned him in for a gruesome highway shootout on I-64.

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 17h

Determining who is eligible for a shot has been difficult this fall. The requirements for obtaining a shot have changed twice in about a month.

Virginians can now get COVID shots without a prescription

Determining who is eligible for a shot has been difficult this fall. The requirements for obtaining a shot have changed twice in about a month.

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 19h

“My best friends are on this team and I love this school.”

Maggie Doogan likes being a Spider. So she stayed at UR, declining other options.

“My best friends are on this team and I love this school.”

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 21h

Hamas has released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza, as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that pummeled the Gaza Strip.

Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released as part of ceasefire in Gaza

Hamas has released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza, as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that pummeled the Gaza Strip.

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 22h

Glen Allen quarterback Ralph Puccinelli wanted to be a starting quarterback in the 804.

Glen Allen football QB Puccinelli wanted a starting job; He's found it and more with Jags

Glen Allen quarterback Ralph Puccinelli wanted to be a starting quarterback in the 804.

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 22h

The oysters at The Boathouse are harvested in the morning Piankatank River, before being driven up to the restaurant on Tuesdays and Fridays.

From river to table, The Boathouse delivers fresh oysters

The oysters at The Boathouse are harvested in the morning Piankatank River, before being driven up to the restaurant on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 23h

804 Varsity high school football player of the week poll for Week 7: Who was the Richmond region's top performer?

Vote now! 804 Varsity high school football Player of the Week 🏈 Oct. 7 - 13

804 Varsity high school football player of the week poll for Week 7: Who was the Richmond region's top performer?

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 1d

With some thick pieces of buttered toast or a grilled cheese sandwich, these soups are great for mid-week meals all season long.

3 recipes to try for soup season

With some thick pieces of buttered toast or a grilled cheese sandwich, these soups are great for mid-week meals all season long.

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 1d

While juggling season and design of CarMax Park, Squirrels ranked seventh in attendance among 120 minor league teams.

Divided attention didn't stop Squirrels from reaching attendance peak

While juggling season and design of CarMax Park, Squirrels ranked seventh in attendance among 120 minor league teams.

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 1d

Richmond’s most legendary late-night creature feature emcee was Bill Bowman, who hosted a resurrected “Shock Theater” from 1970 to 1976 as famed alter ego Bowman Body.

Bowman Body played emcee to a gallery of ghouls on Saturday nights

Richmond’s most legendary late-night creature feature emcee was Bill Bowman, who hosted a resurrected “Shock Theater” from 1970 to 1976 as famed alter ego Bowman Body.

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 1d

Competing priorities have left Congress deadlocked over which comes first - a deal to extend the health care subsidies or an end to the shutdown.

Which comes first — health care deal or end to shutdown?

Competing priorities have left Congress deadlocked over which comes first - a deal to extend the health care subsidies or an end to the shutdown.

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 2d

First-year VCU basketball coach Phil Martelli Jr. often tells his Rams to make his job as difficult as they can.

VCU Black and Gold Game takeaways: Depth, competition making Martelli's job difficult

First-year VCU basketball coach Phil Martelli Jr. often tells his Rams to make his job as difficult as they can.

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 2d

Haynes King and his running mates were too much for the Hokies to contain in the second half as the Yellow Jackets weathered the Hokies’ burst and pulled away for a 35-20 victory.

Yellow Jackets assert dominance in second half, pull away from Hokies

Haynes King and his running mates were too much for the Hokies to contain in the second half as the Yellow Jackets weathered the Hokies’ burst and pulled away for a 35-20 victory.

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 2d

The decision came after federal Judge April Perry ruled Thursday to temporarily block the National Guard deployment for at least two weeks.

Court: National Guard troops Trump sent to Illinois can stay but can't be deployed for now

The decision came after federal Judge April Perry ruled Thursday to temporarily block the National Guard deployment for at least two weeks.

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 2d

Two Spiders stepping into roles due to injuries made game-changing plays.

To first Patriot League win, 24-19 at Colgate, Spiders apply next-man-up accent

Two Spiders stepping into roles due to injuries made game-changing plays.

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 2d

People Magazine reported Saturday that she died in California with loved ones, citing a family spokesperson.

Reports: Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather,' dies at 79

People Magazine reported Saturday that she died in California with loved ones, citing a family spokesperson.

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 2d

The Republican president's action removes one of the pressure points that could have forced Congress into action to end the shutdown.

Trump directs Pentagon to use 'available funds' to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown

The Republican president's action removes one of the pressure points that could have forced Congress into action to end the shutdown.

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 2d

🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.

How US tech enabled China's surveillance state | Hot off the Wire podcast

🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 2d

Here's what you need to know about the series history and how to watch the Hokies take on the Yellow Jackets on Saturday.

How to watch Virginia Tech football at No. 13 Georgia Tech

Here's what you need to know about the series history and how to watch the Hokies take on the Yellow Jackets on Saturday.

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 2d

Banana Ball is coming back to Richmond. When and where is it being played?

Banana Ball is coming back to Richmond. Here's what we know.

Banana Ball is coming back to Richmond. When and where is it being played?

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 2d

SB’s Lakeside Love Shack, a popular Richmond-area brunch spot, has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser as a last-ditch “Hail Mary” to save the restaurant.

SB’s Lakeside Love Shack in danger of shutting down, launches GoFundMe

SB’s Lakeside Love Shack, a popular Richmond-area brunch spot, has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser as a last-ditch “Hail Mary” to save the restaurant.

Richmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 2d

Richmond high school football Week 7 rundown: Hermitage, Glen Allen, Hopewell, Atlee, Mido, Dinwiddie, Hanover, Armstrong, Highland Springs, Huguenot, Manchester, Benedictine, King William roll to commanding wins.

High school football Week 7 highlights, top performers from around the 804

Richmond high school football Week 7 rundown: Hermitage, Glen Allen, Hopewell, Atlee, Mido, Dinwiddie, Hanover, Armstrong, Highland Springs, Huguenot, Manchester, Benedictine, King William roll to commanding wins.