1+ week, 6+ day ago   (662+ words) For generations of Virginians, there was only one Sheriff Steve Draper. Draper, the longtime Martinsville lawman whose 32 years in office made him the longest-serving active sheriff in the Commonwealth, died on Saturday, Aug. 29. His death ended a remarkable run in…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (173+ words) NASCAR arrived at Richmond Raceway for the 2026 Cook Out 400, and the 24th points race of the season was intense. Ryan Blaney won Stage 1 while Joey Logano won Stage 2; however, was either driver able to enter victory lane? Chase Briscoe tried his…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (172+ words) The drought warning for many Peninsula cities and counties has been de-escalated following recent rain, according to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. The advisory has gone from a drought warning to a drought watch as of Thursday for many…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (227+ words) Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virginia Credit Union has been honored with the title of "Best Credit Union" and recognized as "Best Mortgage Lender" in Richmond magazine's popular "Best and Worst" publication. Each year, Richmond magazine readers vote for the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (238+ words) Each year, Richmond magazine readers vote for the area's best businesses and service providers, including those in the banking sector. This year marks the fifth consecutive year VACU has been honored as "Best Credit Union" and the third successive year…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (398+ words) (The Center Square) – Virginia lawmakers approved a two-year state budget Monday that includes a temporary tax on data centers, creates the framework for a regulated adult-use cannabis market and makes policy changes affecting energy, childcare and state government. And gives…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (203+ words) Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his primary last Saturday to a challenger backed by President Trump, and Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie faces a similar challenge in his primary on Tuesday. We discuss the president’s efforts to target politicians he…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1217+ words) Martinsville, Virginia-based Carter Bankshares, which recently ended a long-running feud with its largest borrower, is now eyeing North Carolina and South Carolina as it contemplates growth options. "In Virginia, we currently have a presence in most of the markets we…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (118+ words) Va. (WSET) — April 2026 finished as one of the warmest months recorded in Central Virginia's weather history. It's possible we could see light rain Saturday morning in Danville and South Boston. Rain totals would be low if the rain can reach…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (284+ words) The 152nd Kentucky Derby will feature a full field of 20 horses at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, looking to win the first leg of the 2026 Triple Crown. Of course, it's always fun to put a couple bucks on the line and…...