News across Greater Richmond

Bears prove too much for shorthanded Rams squad
Ben Martindale, Sports Editor VCU field hockey matched up against the University of California on a hot October afternoon. The Rams entered the matchup battling injuries and were notably without leading scorer fourth-year Josefina Ventimiglia. The two teams got off to a quick…

The Docket: Local court roundup for 10.1.26
Four additional women file suits against a Chippenham Hospital breast surgeon, each seeking $100 million in damages. (BizSense Pro required)

Sponsored Content: She shines the light – and leads the way – on the national challenge of gambling addiction
As director of the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health, VCU researcher Carolyn Hawley has helped create a pioneering statewide treatment network.

Headlines from across the state: Virginia unemployment falls to 3.6% as labor force shrinks; more …
From elsewhere: Henrico-based Owens & Minor to close production facility, cut 400 jobs. Federal judge strikes down SNAP deadline that put Virginia at risk of added costs. Prince William County moves to end by-right data centers.

The Docket: Local court roundup for 9.24.26
A contracting firm wants damages of $1 million, claiming a former employee conspired to steal funds and damage the business. (BizSense Pro required)

Headlines from across the state: AG Jay Jones asks SCC to reset the clock on Dominion-NextEra merger; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia Beach schools, Civil Rights Office reach agreement over sexual misconduct investigations. Petersburg City Schools to raise starting teacher salaries to $60K after budget vote. CarMax cuts 60-plus jobs in Richmond area.

Headlines from across the state: Virginia confronts $1.7 billion shortfall in highway maintenance funding; more . . .
From elsewhere: Bedford County begins town halls on school closure options. Danville gives new contract to school superintendent. Richmond sees sharp rise in ICE flights.

The Docket: Local court roundup for 9.17.26
An insurer wants back the $2.3 million in claims it paid out when fire swept a retail center in the far West End in 2024. (BizSense Pr required)

Headlines from across the state: State agency reaching out to owner of hydroelectric dam after fish kill in Halifax County; more …
From elsewhere: Kalahari bets $900 million on a massive Virginia resort. Henrico confirms 10th rabies case of the year. King George County settles in attempt to ban LGBTQ school club. The post Headlines from across the state: State agency reaching out to owner of hydroelectric…

Headlines from across the state: Virginia lawmakers move closer to regulating self-driving vehicles; more …
From elsewhere: Century-old law gives Virginia legislator-lawyers broad power to delay court cases. Richmond’s Sauer Brands sheds spice business. Buc-ee's says it remains interested in Virginia, but first location off I-64 may be years away.

Council Communicates - September 1, 2026, Council Meeting
Council Communicates - September 1, 2026, Council Meeting.