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Va. Board of Ed rejects proposal to delay more rigorous SOLs

Va. Board of Ed rejects proposal to delay more rigorous SOLs

  • Anna Bryson

The board rejected a surprise proposal from Gov. Abigail Spanberger's education department to delay tougher passing standards on Standards of Learning exams

VCU, other Va. colleges want to supercharge their research capabilities

VCU, other Va. colleges want to supercharge their research capabilities

  • Eric Kolenich

VCU, UVa, Virginia Tech and ODU are joining forces to invent new medicines and lure major healthcare corporations to the state.

Man shot and killed in Shockoe Bottom early Thursday

Man shot and killed in Shockoe Bottom early Thursday

  • Paul Whelan

At 3:13 a.m., police responded to a report of a person shot in the 1700 block of East Main Street. 

Hanover 6-year-old honored as hero after saving 2-year-old sister from drowning

Hanover 6-year-old honored as hero after saving 2-year-old sister from drowning

  • Gwyndolyn Miles

On Wednesday, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors recognized Mason Toots' courage and quick thinking with an award presented by a board chairman.

Measles outbreak expands to Cumberland County

Measles outbreak expands to Cumberland County

  • Eric Kolenich

Cumberland has a low vaccination rate. Just 64% of 2-year-olds in the county have received one MMR shot. 

ABC role in cannabis market worries alcohol sector

ABC role in cannabis market worries alcohol sector

  • David Ress MichaelMartz

Budget language calls for the “temporary assignment or use of ABC special agents” to enforce the new regulations for retail sales of cannabis. 

20-year-old dies after he's found in crashed vehicle with gunshot wound

20-year-old dies after he's found in crashed vehicle with gunshot wound

  • Gwyndolyn Miles

At around 11:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Henrico police responded to the 300 block of Kingsridge Parkway for a reported shooting.

Virginia unemployment benefits to rise in July

Virginia unemployment benefits to rise in July

  • 27 mins ago

Legislation enacted this year increases the maximum weekly benefit to $478 from $430 for new claims filed on and after July 5, the Virginia Employment Commission said.

State negotiating with interested buyer for James Monroe Building

State negotiating with interested buyer for James Monroe Building

  • 28 mins ago

The Department of General Services, the state’s real estate arm, isn’t identifying the potential buyer or talking about terms, but spokesperson Jaci Lipford confirmed that the sale is “under negotiation.”

PHOTOS: Pi's Coffee

PHOTOS: Pi's Coffee

  • 54 mins ago

Pi's Coffee is now open at 123 E. Main St., serving Indian coffee and tea drinks. Read the story.

Rescuers comb Venezuelan quake rubble, thousands reported missing

Rescuers comb Venezuelan quake rubble, thousands reported missing

  • Updated 8 mins ago

A website set up to take reports of people still unaccounted for had 50,000 listed as of Friday morning.

A year after Youngkin veto, Va. nursing homes see help coming in proposed budget

A year after Youngkin veto, Va. nursing homes see help coming in proposed budget

    The proposed budget would provide $70 million in one-time state and federal Medicaid funding in the fiscal year that begins on July 1, pending approval by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.

    Did Patrick Henry actually say ‘give me liberty or give me death?’

    Did Patrick Henry actually say ‘give me liberty or give me death?’

      Historians have come to doubt the accuracy of Henry's speech as we know it, but that doesn't mean it didn't change the course of human history.

      The turncoat who brought war to Richmond

      The turncoat who brought war to Richmond

        Benedict Arnold’s raid showed how vulnerable Virginia remained even with a new capital.

        Local News

        Hanover 6-year-old honored as hero after saving 2-year-old sister from drowning

        Hanover 6-year-old honored as hero after saving 2-year-old sister from drowning

        On Wednesday, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors recognized Mason Toots' courage and quick thinking with an award presented by a board chairman.

        Measles outbreak expands to Cumberland County

        Measles outbreak expands to Cumberland County

        Cumberland has a low vaccination rate. Just 64% of 2-year-olds in the county have received one MMR shot. 

        PHOTOS: Pi's Coffee

        PHOTOS: Pi's Coffee

        Pi's Coffee is now open at 123 E. Main St., serving Indian coffee and tea drinks. Read the story.

        Richmond neighbors: Obituaries for June 26

        Richmond neighbors: Obituaries for June 26

        Read through the obituaries published today in Richmond Times-Dispatch.

        State & Regional

        Va. Board of Ed rejects proposal to delay more rigorous SOLs

        Va. Board of Ed rejects proposal to delay more rigorous SOLs

        The board rejected a surprise proposal from Gov. Abigail Spanberger's education department to delay tougher passing standards on Standards of Learning exams

        ABC role in cannabis market worries alcohol sector

        ABC role in cannabis market worries alcohol sector

        Budget language calls for the “temporary assignment or use of ABC special agents” to enforce the new regulations for retail sales of cannabis. 

        Virginia unemployment benefits to rise in July

        Virginia unemployment benefits to rise in July

        Legislation enacted this year increases the maximum weekly benefit to $478 from $430 for new claims filed on and after July 5, the Virginia Employment Commission said.

        State negotiating with interested buyer for James Monroe Building

        State negotiating with interested buyer for James Monroe Building

        The Department of General Services, the state’s real estate arm, isn’t identifying the potential buyer or talking about terms, but spokesperson Jaci Lipford confirmed that the sale is “under negotiation.”

        Nation & World

        Rescuers comb Venezuelan quake rubble, thousands reported missing

        Rescuers comb Venezuelan quake rubble, thousands reported missing

        A website set up to take reports of people still unaccounted for had 50,000 listed as of Friday morning.

        Venezuela: Woman Rescued Alive After Earthquakes in Venezuela.

        Venezuela: Woman Rescued Alive After Earthquakes in Venezuela.

        Venezuela - June 26, 2026 Rescue operations are continuing in Venezuela following devastating earthquakes, with footage showing emergency teams extracting a woman alive from beneath collapsed rubble. The video captures rescue crews carefully pulling the survivor from the debris as search eff…

        Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Massive Rescue Effort Continues

        Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Massive Rescue Effort Continues

        Two powerful earthquakes devastated Venezuela near Caracas, killing at least 235 people, injuring more than 4,300, and trapping countless survivors beneath collapsed buildings.

        Photos: Rescuers comb Venezuelan earthquake rubble

        Photos: Rescuers comb Venezuelan earthquake rubble

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        Lawmakers approve almost $700M for VCU to buy Altria building, build dental school

        Lawmakers approve almost $700M for VCU to buy Altria building, build dental school

        Va. Board of Ed rejects proposal to delay more rigorous SOLs

        Va. Board of Ed rejects proposal to delay more rigorous SOLs

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        Man shot and killed in Shockoe Bottom early Thursday

        Man shot and killed in Shockoe Bottom early Thursday

        At 3:13 a.m., police responded to a report of a person shot in the 1700 block of East Main Street. 

        20-year-old dies after he's found in crashed vehicle with gunshot wound

        20-year-old dies after he's found in crashed vehicle with gunshot wound

        At around 11:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Henrico police responded to the 300 block of Kingsridge Parkway for a reported shooting.

        Prince George County offers free credit monitoring after cybersecurity attack

        Prince George County offers free credit monitoring after cybersecurity attack

        Prince George County says that many types of personal information were at risk, including names, addresses, dates of birth, driver's license numbers and Social Security numbers.

        Police seek suspect in Buford Road armed robbery

        Police seek suspect in Buford Road armed robbery

        A suspect reportedly displayed a handgun and obtained an undisclosed amount of cash and merchandise before fleeing.

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        ABC role in cannabis market worries alcohol sector

        ABC role in cannabis market worries alcohol sector

        Budget language calls for the “temporary assignment or use of ABC special agents” to enforce the new regulations for retail sales of cannabis. 

        Virginia unemployment benefits to rise in July

        Virginia unemployment benefits to rise in July

        Legislation enacted this year increases the maximum weekly benefit to $478 from $430 for new claims filed on and after July 5, the Virginia Employment Commission said.

        State negotiating with interested buyer for James Monroe Building

        State negotiating with interested buyer for James Monroe Building

        The Department of General Services, the state’s real estate arm, isn’t identifying the potential buyer or talking about terms, but spokesperson Jaci Lipford confirmed that the sale is “under negotiation.”

        A year after Youngkin veto, Va. nursing homes see help coming in proposed budget

        A year after Youngkin veto, Va. nursing homes see help coming in proposed budget

        The proposed budget would provide $70 million in one-time state and federal Medicaid funding in the fiscal year that begins on July 1, pending approval by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.

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