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Ashcake Road Landfill is seen on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 in Hanover County, Virginia.Shaban Athuman/ VPM News

April 25, 2025

Ashcake Road Landfill is seen on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 in Hanover County, Virginia.Shaban Athuman/ VPM News

After outages, city and county officials seek common ground on water

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State Democrats celebrate new maternal health care laws

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Senate budget plan threatens hospital funding, Virginia officials warn

Thousands join nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ protest

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Olympic champions, amateurs flock to Kenya for world-class training

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African Americans turn to Ghana for peace and belonging

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Antioch Baptist Church preserves the past

Bag tax profits off problems

Investigation finds Rev. Barber did not misdirect funds to pay ex-wife alimony

Williamsburg begins rebuilding one of the nation’s oldest Black churches

Union Presbyterian Seminary names new VP

Film screening to highlight life of Emanuel AME shooting victim Daniel Simmons

Maxine Jenkins remembered for a life of service, education and compassion

Willie J. Banks Jr., noted Virginia surgeon and Navy veteran, dies at 81

Teacher, superintendent Billy Cannaday dies at 75

Barbara Grey, celebrated Richmond educator and mentor, dies at 99

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In the loop

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‘Ayida’ at VCU’s ICA celebrates Caribbean culture and diaspora

Museum to close select galleries for expansion project

Powhatan dad gets another shot at American Ninja Warrior glory

VCU duo achieves NBA dreams as Shulga and Watkins get drafted

Virginia Union to induct 8 and 1992 basketball team into Hall of Fame

Norfolk State names M.L. Morgan head baseball coach

Flying Squirrels drop series finale to Fightin Phils, 5-3

RVA Fashion Week ends fall showcase, shifts focus to spring events

Pharrell Williams: LEGO documentary captures his essence

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, …

'Architect of rock 'n' roll,' Little Richard, dies at 87

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, …

Hair care products founder Joe Dudley dies

Big 10 football rivalry creates George Jewett Trophy

Olympian and activist Lee Evans, who took iconic stand at 1968 Mexico City …

Hampton University announces new president

Obamas break ground for $830M presidential library

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Hanover board OKs landfill growth next to historic Brown Grove