Chesterfield County Experiencing Record Setting Early Voting
According to officials, Chesterfield County registered voters are turning out in record numbers to cast their ballots early in the 2020 General Election. In a news release, a spokesperson for…
COVID Tests a Wakeup call for Virginia Football and a Preview of NC State and UVA
Happy Thursday! The Hoos have not lost a game at home since 2018 and fans are hoping that streak stays in place after this weekend’s game against NC State. Athalon…
Governor Northam Announces Additional Funding for Rent and Mortgage Relief
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced he is directing $12 million in additional funding from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to Virginia’s Rent and Mortgage Relief…
Spanberger, Freitas race outspends presidential campaign in Virginia
By Brandon Shillingford Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — A closely contested congressional race has spent almost $1.7 million more on political advertisements in Virginia than the presidential campaign. More…
Woodpecker Road is closed in both directions in Matoaca due to crash
Update: Woodpecker Road opened shortly before 8 p.m. From earlier: Chesterfield Fire Department said at 3:20 on Wednesday afternoon that on the 7800 block Woodpecker Road in Matoaca, both lanes…
Northam announces that a portion of CARES Act funding will go towards fast-tracking broadband projects
COVID-19 Update: Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia is allocating $30 million from the CARES Act funding provided by the federal government to improve broadband access in underserved localities…
Chesterfield Fire Department is working an active fire in apartment complex
By Brandon Jarvis Chesterfield fire crews responded to reports of a structure fire shortly before 3:30 on Tuesday afternoon in an apartment complex. Firefighters arrived at an active fire in…
Civil Rights trail adds 12 new sites with focus on education struggle
By Noah Fleischman Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — The half-mile road leading to a park in Prince Edward County was packed with cars parked on one side and a…
‘Black Space Matters’ Exhibit Transforms Richmond Asphalt Lot into Garden
By India Espy-Jones Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — A local activist transformed a vacant lot outside the Institute for Contemporary Art in Richmond to highlight issues of food security…
Chesterfield Reminds that Absentee Ballot Voters Can Skip Early Voting Lines to Cast Ballot
Voters returning absentee ballots do not have to wait in line to vote, can cast their ballots into a secure onsite ballot bag Chesterfield, Va – With early voting in…