Candidates and groups drop over $12 million on Facebook ad spending
By Noah Fleischman Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — In an election forecasted to have record voter turnout, political campaigns have deployed a multiplatform media blitz. Facebook is for more…
Election day updates
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Latino voters weigh in on Trump, Biden
By Ada Romano Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Anita Davila, a Mexican immigrant from Chicago, is excited to wear her “Trump 2020” face mask to vote in her first…
Virginia politicos explore possible outcomes of 2020 election
By Joseph Whitney Smith Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Election Day winners could influence key issues over the next four years such as the pandemic, police reform and foreign…
The company that owns Southpark Mall filed for bankruptcy protection
This article is a product of Petersburg Scope – a new publication providing news for Petersburg and Colonial Heights. CBL properties, the company that owns Southpark Mall in Colonial Heights…
Police arrest man for starting a fire inside of Petersburg’s Goodwill
By Brandon Jarvis Petersburg Police released a statement Monday morning giving an update on the Sunday night fire that took place in the Goodwill on Crater Road. According to police,…
Five-day COVID-19 update for Petersburg & Colonial Heights
This article is a product of Petersburg Scope – a new publication providing news for Petersburg and Colonial Heights. Cases across the country continue to rise as the weather gets…
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…