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6+ min ago (41+ words) Former Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore appeared in court on Friday, facing multiple charges. Moore, who was Michigan's head coach for two seasons, was charged with felony home invasion, ... Richmond unveils new cast-iron art gateway at Gilpin Community Farm...

4+ hour, 18+ min ago (233+ words) One of two students killed in a mass shooting at Brown University on Saturday has been identified as Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov by a family friend. Umurzokov had recently graduated from Midlothian High School in Central Virginia. He is being remembered as "incredibly kind, funny, and smart," his sister said. "He had big dreams of becoming a neurosurgeon and helping people," reads an online fundraiser'created to help Umurzokov's family with expenses. "He continues to be my family's biggest role model in all aspects. He always lent a helping hand to anyone in need without hesitation, and was the most kind-hearted person our family knew." The attack Saturday afternoon, which also wounded nine people, set off hours of chaos across the Ivy League campus and surrounding Providence neighborhoods as hundreds of officers searched for the shooter and urged students and staff to…...

4+ hour, 24+ min ago (153+ words) PRCP will oversee operations, leasing and design service responsibilities at the 1.03 million square foot asset " the largest enclosed mall in the Richmond area Company's deep industry expertise and relationships will help unlock the property's strong upside potential Plenge continued, "We see an immediate opportunity to build upon the center's strong foundation by tapping into our strong relationships across the retail ecosystem to bring in new concepts that will reenergize the property and community. Chesterfield Towne Center has an exciting future, and we are excited to play a role in shaping it." Chesterfield Towne Center features anchors including Macy's, JCPenney, At Home, and T.J. Maxx/HomeGoods, alongside a strong lineup of more than 130 national retailers and dining destinations. The center is highly visible, easily accessible and provides an appealing experience for the area's upscale population of residents and college students. About Pacific…...

5+ hour, 4+ min ago (200+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " The Gilpin community is celebrating creativity and collaboration with a new public art gateway that honors both local history and natural beauty. The City of Richmond unveiled the new installation at Gilpin Community Farm, designed by Richmond artist Barry O'Keefe. The artwork consists of a cast-iron gateway arch and seating that welcomes visitors to the community space. The installation features carved botanical and historical motifs honoring local flora and fauna, as well as visionary Gilpin residents Charles Gilpin and Lillie Estes. The detailed craftsmanship reflects both artistic vision and historical preservation. "It was fabricated at a foundry called OK Foundry that's been in operation in Richmond for 113 years, using basically 19th century techniques. So I drew it in pencil, carved it in wood, and then now it's cast in iron," O'Keefe said. The artwork is displayed at a garden…...

8+ hour, 14+ min ago (250+ words) A special election will be held Tuesday in Kentucky's 37th District. Voters are choosing who will fill the seat left vacant by David Yates when he became Jefferson County clerk. He filled the seat left behind after the death of longtime clerk Bobbie Holsclaw. Yates, a Democrat, was elected to the 37th District in 2020 and again in 2024. The candidates to replace him are Democrat Gary Clemons, Republican Calvin Leach, and Libertarian Wendy Higdon. Clemons is a U.S. Army veteran and president of United Steelworkers Local 1693. He's a south Louisville native. His core priorities are putting working families first, healthcare accessibility, veteran support and more. Read more here. Leach is also an Army vet and ran against Yates in 2024. He vows to be tough on crime, modernize Louisville's airport and supports term limits across all government. Read more here. Higdon, 41, is a lifelong south…...

11+ hour, 5+ min ago (314+ words) (LEX 18) " Federal and state authorities confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Jessamine County backyard poultry flock, prompting immediate containment measures to prevent the deadly virus from spreading to other birds. The United States Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed the presence of HPAI in samples taken from the Jessamine County premises, according to Kentucky State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Velasco III. "The Kentucky Department of Agriculture's Office of State Veterinarian is working closely with federal animal health officials and other state agencies to contain this incident of avian influenza," Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell said. Representatives at the Jessamine County premises alerted the Kentucky Department of Agriculture on Dec. 6 of increased mortality in their flock. Testing at the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and the USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed the presence of HPAI. According…...

11+ hour, 9+ min ago (117+ words) RICHMOND " A person survived a shooting and was hospitalized over the weekend, police said. The victim remained in stable condition and is expected to recover, according to Richmond police Lt. Donald Patchin. Police have not made any arrests, and they continue to investigate. The gunfire happened Saturday in the 400 block of S. 25th Street. Police did not say immediately what time it happened but posted about the incident on one of their social media pages at 7:13 p.m. Police advised people to avoid the area as they investigated Saturday. No other details were available immediately. Messages left with the Richmond Police Department on Monday were not returned immediately. Please check back for updates....

12+ hour, 14+ min ago (360+ words) Virginia Tech has received an anonymous $20 million gift for Hokies athletics, the university announced Monday. It marks the largest athletics gift in school history. The gift will help further Virginia Tech's Invest To Win fund, which focuses on fully funding $20 million in athlete scholarships and setting programs up for success through staffing and recruiting. It also comes on the heels of a historic budget plan approval, which calls for a $229 million investment in athletics. Additionally, Virginia Tech recently hired James Franklin as head football coach and rose to No. 27 in the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Ranking. In a statement, Franklin addressed how the historic gift will impact the Hokies moving forward. "The passion of Virginia Tech fans is unmatched and their continued generosity will help elevate our program," Franklin said. "There's a clear sense of excitement from our fans about…...

12+ hour, 24+ min ago (1196+ words) Our nonprofit newsroom delivers the most comprehensive, eye-opening and influential climate coverage in the nation, and more of it than anyone else. We call power holders to account for their actions, put facts front and center and stand up to disinformation. We need your help right now to keep our work and momentum going in 2026. This past summer, a fire at an electrical substation forced data centers in Loudoun County to rely on backup diesel generators as their power source. Grid failures like this happen often, but this time, shoppers in a nearby Walmart parking lot heard the noisy generators start up and reported smelling diesel fumes. "People were like, "What is going on?" said Julie Bolthouse, the director of land use for the Piedmont Environmental Council, an environmental nonprofit fighting data center sprawl. "This sounds like planes landing constantly…...

13+ hour, 23+ min ago (162+ words) FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. " One person is dead, and two others are seriously hurt after a crash on Richmond Highway on Monday morning. Traffic officials say the crash involved a Metro bus. Fairfax County Police officers were called to the 6300 block of Richmond Highway in Fair Haven for a report of a crash around 11 a.m. When they arrived, emergency personnel declared a driver, only identified as a man, deceased. Two others were hospitalized with injuries thought to be life-threatening. " The crash investigation is ongoing. Detectives have not determined the circumstances leading up to the crash. Northbound Richmond Highway is closed to traffic between Beacon Hill Road and North King Highway. Drivers are urged to use alternate routes. It is not clear how long lanes will be closed for the crash investigation. Check our interactive traffic map for conditions in your area." Additional…...