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Update: FBI agent fatally shoots someone at Henrico motel

Update: FBI agent fatally shoots someone at Henrico motel

Police say an FBI operation was underway, possibly connected to a shooting at a motel. 

RVA 100: The James River, heart of the city

RVA 100: The James River, heart of the city

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This story is the latest installment of RVA100, our series that highlights the people, places and objects that define the Richmond region.

Update: FBI agent fatally shoots someone at Henrico motel

Update: FBI agent fatally shoots someone at Henrico motel

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Police say an FBI operation was underway, possibly connected to a shooting at a motel. 

At a Google event, Spanberger stresses predictability

At a Google event, Spanberger stresses predictability

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Gov. Abigail Spanberger took a moment at an event where Google announced multi-million-dollar investments in job training to hit a theme she’s stressed during the budget impasse: businesses’ need for predictability.

Virginia gun manufacturer to leave state, citing new laws

Virginia gun manufacturer to leave state, citing new laws

  • Anna Bryson

Rideout Arsenal, a firearms designer and manufacturer in Spotsylvania County, said it is moving its business out of Virginia, citing the state’s new gun laws.

Richmond's CAO blocked a Twitter follower. It raised First Amendment questions.

Richmond's CAO blocked a Twitter follower. It raised First Amendment questions.

  • Samuel B. Parker

Did Chief Administrative Odie Donald II violate the First Amendment when he blocked a user on social media? It's possible.

From the Archives: Parker Field brings baseball back to Richmond

From the Archives: Parker Field brings baseball back to Richmond

  • Em Holter

With minutes to spare, city workers put the finishing touches on the former-football field turned baseball stadium. Parker Field was now ready to host the likes of International League baseball.

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    If approved by the SCC, Virginia American Water customers in Hopewell and Prince George could see a 21.5% increase in water bills and a 16.7% increase for sewer service.

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    Va. Supreme Court appoints panel to decide if gun ban lawsuits should consolidate

    Va. Supreme Court appoints panel to decide if gun ban lawsuits should consolidate

    The Supreme Court of Virginia has appointed a three-judge panel to decide if multiple legal challenges to the state's new assault weapons ban should be consolidated.

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