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VIRGINIA — A New Jersey man is in custody following a multi-county police pursuit along Interstate 95 in central and southern Virginia on Friday, authorities said. According to Virginia State Police, troopers were alerted around 11:45 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, to a wanted individual believed to be experiencing...

WRIC 8 News reported that a beloved and influential Richmond pastor passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after more than four decades of serving the community. Rev. Dr. A. Lincoln James, Jr., was the beloved pastor of Richmond’s Trinity Baptist Church for 45 years, according to a December 18 Facebook post...

RICHMOND, VA— From December 10 – December 16, 2025, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of firearms, the seizure of narcotics, the seizure of U.S. currency, and the investigation of...

Have you visited Santa Claus yet? The jolly man with a hearty "ho ho ho" is as busy as can be in December, but he has figured out a way to magically appear in numerous places at once. The Progress-Index compiled a list of where he plans to make special appearances south of Richmond. Four-legged children are invited...

A holiday partnership is offering local residents $15 Uber credits valid this coming weekend, as a way to help reduce the risk of drunk and impaired driving during one of the most dangerous times of year on Virginia’s roads. In recognition of December as Impaired Driving Prevention Month,

RICHMOND, Va. — Want to go to Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger’s inauguration? Her inaugural committee announced a ticket lottery system Friday for Virginians who want the chance to attend her inaugural ceremony in January. The ticket lottery for her inauguration will be at her inauguration website. It will be held at...

As Larry Scott has departed for the SEC, Alvin Parker is rumored to be in the running be Howard University's next head coach.

After more than a year and a half of asking when work will resume on the Heights at Brady Square, city leaders say plans are underway to restart the project next year.

Members of the Carytown community are shocked and devastated after they said the owners of Mitchem’s Shoe Repair and Alterations self-deported to South Korea after more than two decades of trying to become American citizens.

Väsen Brewing's Forest Hill location, along with in-house Korean barbecue restaurant Kobop, opens Friday in South Richmond. State of play: In its second spot, Väsen will also serve wine and cocktails in addition to their award-winning brews, per a news release. With its brick-and-mortar spot, Kobop will be...