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Richmond and Henrico have higher heart disease death rates than most of Virginia
17+ hour, 19+ min ago (310+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Virginia Department of Health (VDH) chronic disease data from 2023 show that Richmond and Henrico had hospitalization and death rates for cardiovascular disease higher than statewide rates. Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage you to take action to…...
Democrats preach affordability, Republicans question new Virginia tax proposals
1+ day, 30+ min ago (591+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Affordability was one of key issues that candidates focused on during last November's elections in Virginia. Now a few weeks into the 2026 General Assembly session, Democrats say they are on their way to delivering results, but Republicans say…...
Buddhist monks on Walk for Peace will reach Ashland on seventh day in Virginia
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (294+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " A group of Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace will travel from Richmond to Ashland on their seventh day in Virginia. The Walk for Peace, which began in Texas in October and plans to end in…...
Virginia lawmakers push heat safety protections for workers
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (195+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " State representatives are considering legislation to protect Virginia workers from extreme heat as advocates emphasized the urgent need for workplace safety standards at a Monday press conference. Union members from Local 400 and policy leaders highlighted the critical need…...
Troopers work 170 crashes across Virginia as parts of state hit with more snow
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (240+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " More than 170 crashes have been reported across Virginia as troopers work during another winter storm, which is mostly impacting the southern part of the Commonwealth. "Drivers should remain cautious and stay off affected roadways today and Sunday as…...
94 Virginia state troopers graduate in largest class in 8 years: 'There's a legacy to uphold"
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (151+ words) CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. " Nearly 100 new troopers were officially sworn in on Friday after graduating from the Virginia State Police's 144th Basic Training Session. The 94 new troopers were presented with their diplomas during a ceremony at the State Police Training Academy in…...
Saturday snow will target southeastern Virginia
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (333+ words) RICHMOND, Va. -- It will be quite cold this morning with temperatures in the single digits and teens, and wind chills will be near or below zero. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect into tonight due to cold temperatures and…...
Dangerous ice conditions lead to 3,400+ emergency visits across Virginia in 48-hour period
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (193+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Icy roads, sidewalks and parking lots are sending hundreds of people to emergency rooms or urgent care facilities every day, according to the Virginia Department of Health. More than 3,400 people across the state were treated for slips and…...
Democrats vow to appeal judge's ruling blocking Virginia redistricting amendment
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (160+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Virginia Democrats are promising to appeal a state judge's ruling that declared their proposed constitutional amendment to redraw the state's 11 congressional districts illegal. The ruling comes as Republican-led states have begun redistricting efforts at President Trump's urging to…...
Football players with Virginia connections are headed to the Super Bowl
1+ week, 2+ day ago (271+ words) There are multiple football players with Virginia connections on both the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks who will play in Super Bowl LX. " While Boston and Seattle have main bragging rights as the Patriots and Seahawks prepare for Super Bowl…...