Innocence petition for one of ‘Waverly Two’ denied
Efforts to exonerate two men once acquitted of killing a Waverly police officer but still sentenced to life in prison hit a setback Tuesday, as the Virginia Court of Appeals denied an innocence petition filed by Terence Richardson, one of …
City Council approves $3B budget in 6-2 vote
After weeks of discussion, Richmond City Council adopted a $3 billion budget for the City’s 2026 fiscal year in a 6-2 vote during its meeting Monday evening.
City Council fires Inspector General James Osuna
Richmond’s inspector general, James Osuna, was fired Monday by the City Council after nearly six years on the job. Osuna’s office is overseen by the council and acts as the city’s government watchdog, investigating claims of waste, fraud and abuse.
Pamunkey Reservation named among nation’s most endangered historic places
The Pamunkey Indian Reservation in King William County, home to one of the nation’s oldest Indigenous communities, has been named one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.
Boone named president of Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Sentara Health has announced the appointment of Elwood Bernard “Bernie” Boone III as the next president of Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville. Boone will assume the role on June 2.
City Council appoints RJ Warren as chief of staff
Richmond City Council has named RJ Warren as its new chief of staff.
Henrico sells homes through affordable housing trust fund
As of April 22, three homes have been purchased through Henrico County’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The program, launched in July 2024, aims to reduce the cost of a home for qualifying first-time home buyers.
Early voting
Early in-person voting for the June 17 primary election continues through Saturday, June 14.
RVA Bikeshare offers free rides for National Bike to Work Week
In celebration of National Bike to Work Week, RVA Bikeshare is encouraging Richmond residents to leave their cars behind and hop on one of the program’s electric bikes.
‘State of the People Power Tour’ stops in Richmond for education, action
A national movement focused on uplifting and organizing Black communities is making its way to Richmond this weekend, with the “State of the People Power Tour” bringing two days of discussion, education and activism to the city.
Nominations open for BLK RVA Community Awards
The Richmond Region Tourism Foundation’s BLK RVA initiative is now accepting nominations for the second annual BLK RVA Community Awards, presented by Wells Fargo.
Annual tourism awards highlight achievements in hospitality, events
Richmond Region Tourism recognized key individuals and organizations for their contributions to the area’s hospitality industry during its 2025 Awards and Annual Meeting on May 7 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.
Virginia Chamber of Commerce welcomes two new members
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of two new members to its team: Carter T. Whitelow and Sarah Muse. Whitelow has joined as vice president of government relations and Muse is the new director of marketing and …
VDH faults Richmond over fluoride error at water plant
A notice issued by the Virginia Department of Health Monday to Richmond officials raised further concerns around a brief, accidental increase in fluoride at the City’s wastewater treatment plant last month.
Virginia flood insurance cost ‘dramatically’ rising, as is flood risk
Joshua Carroll owns Valley Auto Spa in Big Stone Gap, one of the many businesses and homes in Southwest Virginia impacted by Hurricane Helene.
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