A look at one of the closest congressional races in the country
By Brandon Jarvis Richmond, VA – The candidates in one of the most highly contested congressional races in the country have reached the final stretch in what will likely be…
Police say ‘Trump Train’ leads to confrontation on Monument Avenue
by Brandon Jarvis A “Trump Train,” or caravan of vehicles with Trump flags traveled around Henrico and Richmond today eventually leading to a gunshot and pepper-spray being deployed by caravan…
Virginia localities take precautions to protect voters, workers
By Sam Fowler Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia localities are taking a number of precautions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at polling places even though masks will…
What will we know and when will we know it on Tuesday? (Or later?)
By KAANITA IYERCapital News Service With record voter turnout, including a high volume of mail-in ballots, and mail delays expected, it is unclear whether we will know who the next…
A new poll shows Biden with a huge lead among young voters
Nextgen America, a self-described coalition of young progressives, released a poll on Friday that shows a huge surge in voting among young people in the United States. The poll also…
Chesterfield Offers Relief to Residents Behind on Water Bill Payments Due to COVID-19
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield County has launched the Chesterfield CARES Water Assistance Program to offer relief to residents who have fallen behind on utility bill payments after a loss…
Governor Northam Directs $30 Million to Support Workforce Training for Unemployed Virginians
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia is allocating $30 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act dollars to help Virginians whose employment has been impacted…
Virginia voters, legislators split on redistricting amendment
By Will Gonzalez Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Before Kelly Herring voted in the presidential election, she was undecided on a key vote, and it wasn’t who she was…
Update: Colonial Heights Schools announces return date for students at Lakeview Elementary
by Brandon Jarvis After three positive COVID-19 tests at Lakeview Elementary caused officials to close the building down this week, Colonial Heights Public Schools (CHPS) announced on Friday that they…
The issues guiding first-time Gen Z presidential voters
By Hunter Britt Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — As Election Day draws near, people are on the edge of their seats, especially those voting in the presidential election for…