2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1264+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — When Justice Pinkston came home from J.B. Fisher Elementary School with five free books, her parents had questions. Were they really free? All five of them? Could she really choose whichever books she wanted? “I was like, are…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (282+ words) Excessive speed by orders of magnitude, a handful of impounds and a motorcyclist trying to pop a wheelie were among the myriad of traffic violations Richmond RCMP recorded in August. Local Mounties issued almost 1,300 Motor Vehicle Act violation tickets and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (494+ words) Why VSP investigated: Virginia State Police audited Richmond Public Schools’ bus fleet in August after a school district vendor raised concerns about maintenance and possible safety risks. The Virginia Department of Education’s director of pupil transportation asked VSP to assess…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1455+ words) U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain staged a U.S. House committee “field hearing” in Richmond last week that promoted heightened roles for military members and veterans in education in light of two local school board members criticizing a local school board member who was…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (945+ words) For many Virginia homeowners, the family home is more than an asset. It’s where children grew up, memories were made, and decades of life unfolded. Placing your home in a trust can help protect that legacy while making things easier…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (981+ words) Asa Montgomery’s breakout summer was a supreme display of basketball versatility. He led the Nike Elite Youth Champions League in scoring during the regular season with his Athletes of Tomorrow program. In international play, Montgomery excelled in a bench role,…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (202+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kentucky American Water's Kentucky River Station II regional water treatment plant in Owen County has earned special recognition from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet for outstanding operational performance and commitment to water quality. The Kentucky…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (101+ words) Eight fire departments in the company's service areas receive funding Each department listed below has been granted $1,000 to advance fire protection and public safety: Callao Volunteer Fire Department Cape Charles Volunteer Fire Company Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire Department Oak Grove…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (628+ words) Shipwright Dave Sharp draws on traditional Japanese tools and techniques to restore the 63-year-old fishing boat. For shipwright Dave Sharp, most interesting aspect of restoring the 63-year-old fishing vessel the Crystal S is its cultural heritage. “The distinctive part about…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (169+ words) Health officials have confirmed an ongoing measles outbreak in Kentucky and announced the state has the most confirmed cases of measles in 2026 than in any year since 1991. All 19 cases in 2026 have been in individuals who were not vaccinated against measles…...