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January 24, 1935- First canned beer goes on sale

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - On this day January 24, 1935, the first canned beer went on sale in Richmond, Virginia. The first company to take to leap to cans was the “Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company,” which partnered with the “American Can Company.”. Together, they delivered more than...
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Winter storm causes 200+ crashes across Virginia: ‘Stay off roads’

The winter storm sweeping across Virginia this weekend is making travel dangerous with nearly 250 crashes reported as of 11 a.m. on Sunday, according to police.
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Dozens of flights canceled at RIC

HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - Dozens of flights have been canceled at Richmond International Airport on Sunday due to a winter storm. The airport posted on its website that passengers should monitor the status of their flights on airline websites and apps. “We have seen a small number of scheduled commercial...
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LIST: Central Virginia schools closed Monday due to winter storm

Many Central Virginia schools and school districts will be closed tomorrow due to wintry weather.
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Firefighters rescue cat trapped in car dashboard during snowstorm

Chesterfield firefighters rescued a cat trapped in a car dashboard during a snowstorm after it escaped while being driven to its foster home.
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Richmond roadways closed amid inclement weather

Several roadways in Richmond have closed as the weekend winter storm continues making its way throughout the region.
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Driver hospitalized after crash on Buford Road in Chesterfield

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Chesterfield County Police are investigating crash that left a driver hospitalized. Police say the crash happened in 1300 block of Buford Road at about 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. CCPD said a 2016 Honda CRV was travelling south on Buford Road when it crossed the...
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Behind Cloverleaf Mall in Richmond, VA: boom years, a chilling chapter, and the end

Back in the mid-1960s, when Midlothian Turnpike seemed like the edge of town, plans came up for a large mall in Chesterfield County. The idea was to get ahead of Richmond's growth before the next big expansion. The site was the Gresham Nursery property at Midlothian and Chippenham, a large...
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4 Retail & Dining Spots Opening Doors in Virginia This February 2026

Here are the four major openings to watch in Virginia this month. A West Coast favorite makes its Virginia debut. The most significant retail arrival of the month is happening in Falls Church. Grocery Outlet, the "extreme value" retailer known for its cult following on the West Coast, is officially opening its...
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No injuries after SUV crashes into Mechanicsville post office

Car crashes into Hanover County post office lobby due to mechanical issue. No injuries reported, building was not structurally damaged.

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