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More than 2,300 volunteers removed 30,000 pounds of litter across Virginia for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Clean the Bay Day Saturday. wtvr.com/news/local-new…

The 2026 Iron Blossom music festival is scheduled for September 19 and 20 at Midtown Green near the Science Museum of Virginia. wtvr.com/news/local-new…

All east and west lanes are closed on Route 5 (near exit 295 and in the vicinity of Rocky Hill Farm Drive) due to a multi-vehicle crash, according to VDOT. wtvr.com/news/local-new…

Most of the state is in a severe drought (level 3 out of 5), with areas well south and southwest of Richmond in an extreme drought (level 4 out of 5). wtvr.com/weather/todays…

Piyush “Pi” Jessani plans to open a Pi’s Coffee location at 123 E Main St. in downtown Richmond, Virginia. wtvr.com/news/local-new…

Demo started in recent weeks on the first of three office buildings that will be replaced by the 7-story Willow Place apartment building. wtvr.com/news/local-new…

The University of Richmond men's lacrosse team won its second straight A-10 championship Saturday, defeating St. Joseph's 8-6 and positioning itself to host an NCAA Tournament game. wtvr.com/sports/richmon…

Several schools competed in field and running events Saturday, including the 400-meter hurdles — Harrison Claye's specialty at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Prince George won the boys team title while St. Catherine's claimed the girls team trophy. wtvr.com/sports/queen-h…

Monday will be warmer under mostly sunny skies and a high in the upper 70s. Highs will return to the 80s on Tuesday. wtvr.com/weather/todays…

Virginia State University President Dr. Makola Abdullah won the golden buzzer at the first-ever Communities in Schools of Chesterfield Adult Spelling Bee Extravaganza. wtvr.com/news/local-new…

Residents donated more than 12,000 pounds of food Saturday to benefit Goochland Cares, which serves nearly 400 families a week. wtvr.com/news/local-new…

We've put together a list of the most uplifting, heartwarming, and inspiring local stories we covered over the past week. From life-saving rescues to incredible acts of kindness, Virginia showed up in a big way. wtvr.com/your-voice-you…

Richmond Police have identified 47-year-old Alphonso Satchell as the man killed in a double shooting near a Hull Street convenience store early Saturday morning. wtvr.com/news/local-new…

Spirit Airlines ceased operations Saturday, leaving thousands of passengers stranded, 17,000 employees out of work, and Richmond travelers searching for new ways to afford a flight. wtvr.com/news/local-new…

Student volunteers gathered along the James River in Richmond Sunday to remove plastic pollution as part of a global Blue Carbon initiative. wtvr.com/news/local-new…

The RVA Taco Festival returned to Hardywood West Creek Sunday to raise money for Safe Harbor, which supports survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking. wtvr.com/news/local-new…

Former King William standout DeMond Claiborne returned home Sunday after becoming the first player in program history selected in the NFL Draft, chosen by the Minnesota Vikings. wtvr.com/sports/king-wi…

Former Hopewell standout Red Murdock was selected by the Denver Broncos with the final pick of the NFL Draft, earning the title of Mr. Irrelevant. wtvr.com/sports/hopewel…

A police officer pulled a person from a burning home in Chesterfield on Sunday before firefighters arrived on Newquay Lane. Three people were displaced. wtvr.com/news/local-new…

Winston Hodges, a Cartersville, Virginia native who launched his comedy career at the Richmond Funny Bone, is now one of six remaining comedians on the Netflix series "Funny AF with Kevin Hart." wtvr.com/news/local-new…