Top news stories for Wednesday
The panel of circuit court judges will be meeting today to finalize an application process for citizens to join the Redistricting Commission. The meeting is taking place at 10 a.m.…
2021 Gubernatorial Update:
Former Governor of Virginia Terry McAuliffe is gearing up to officially launch his campaign. After foregoing a presidential run in 2020, rumors almost immediately began swirling that he would try…
Ayala, Guzmán champion equality, representation in lieutenant governor bid
By Will Gonzalez Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Hala Ayala and Elizabeth Guzmán, two delegates who represent Prince William County, have formally announced a run for lieutenant governor. If…
Hopewell COVID-19 Update: 11/24
Subscribe for daily news updates 11/24 Numbers in Hopewell are continuing to rise with a few new cases each day. The seven-day average for new cases each day is currently…
Hulu is filming an eight-part series in Virginia
Governor Ralph Northam announced on Tuesday that Dopesick, the upcoming Hulu eight-episode limited series, will film in Central Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, and the Roanoke regions, including Clifton Forge, this…
The City of Petersburg begins distributing 7,500 Thanksgiving meals today
The City of Petersburg announced the 2020 Holiday Season Giving Initiative, “Feed the Need with a Taste of Petersburg.” Through Feed the Need, the City has partnered with local restaurants…
Tuesday news headlines
Today we highlight the situation in Colonial Heights where students have been attending school in-person five days a week since September. There also was a study completed by scientists at…
Colonial Heights opened up schools in September: How is it going?
(CHPS staff dressed for spirit day on October 29th.) The information in this article comes from multiple interviews over the last month with the Superintendent, teachers, parents of students, and…
Traditional Thanksgiving off the table for many
By India Jones Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Many Americans are grappling with ways to make one of the nation’s most celebrated holidays safe amid the coronavirus pandemic. Richmond…
Legal state marijuana sales could overtake illegal trade by year four
By Sam Fowler Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia’s commercial marijuana market could yield between $30 million to $60 million in tax revenue in the first year, according to…