Election day updates
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A look at one of the closest congressional races in the country
By Brandon Jarvis Richmond, VA – The candidates in one of the most highly contested congressional races in the country have reached the final stretch in what will likely be…
Police say ‘Trump Train’ leads to confrontation on Monument Avenue
by Brandon Jarvis A “Trump Train,” or caravan of vehicles with Trump flags traveled around Henrico and Richmond today eventually leading to a gunshot and pepper-spray being deployed by caravan…
Virginia voters, legislators split on redistricting amendment
By Will Gonzalez Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Before Kelly Herring voted in the presidential election, she was undecided on a key vote, and it wasn’t who she was…
The issues guiding first-time Gen Z presidential voters
By Hunter Britt Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — As Election Day draws near, people are on the edge of their seats, especially those voting in the presidential election for…
City Council Candidate Interview: Mayor Greg Kochuba
Now retired, Kochuba said he is dedicated to working full time as a civil servant for the people of Colonial Heights. By Brandon Jarvis The current mayor of Colonial Heights,…
Voters worry about voter suppression despite recent legislative changes
By Brandon Shillingford Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Despite the commonwealth recently passing a number of laws to make it easier to vote, some Virginians are concerned over voter…
How Biden and Trump plan to face the COVID-19 pandemic
By Anya Sczerzenie Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va.– Both major presidential candidates hope to convince voters they have plans in place to protect the health of Americans and the economy…
Mathews County outpaces most of Virginia in this voting statistic
As new laws in 2020 give voters in Virginia more opportunities to vote, Matthews County, a rural community on the Chesapeake Bay, is outpacing most of the state in the…
Interview: Colonial Heights City Council Candidate, Dr. Laura Poe
This article is a product of Petersburg Scope, a new publication providing news for Petersburg and Colonial Heights. by Brandon Jarvis Dr. Laura Poe, a small business owner, and Longwood…