Youth hunters led the 10th Old Dominion One Shot Turkey Hunt on April 18, harvesting most of the nine gobblers and helping raise about $30,000 for WFV and DWR.
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- Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Virginia’s 2026 Deer Report reviews the 2025-26 harvest, regulation changes, hunter success rates, buck age indicators, and trends in doe harvest statewide.
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A veteran hunter reflects on 50 years of whitetail deer pursuits, sharing hard-earned lessons on mistakes, friendship, and the value of experience over gear.
- Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
After brain tumor surgery and a demanding recovery, Virginia turkey hunter Taylor Jacobus returns to the woods and successfully harvests a spring gobbler.
- Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Learn what to check before renting a boat, from researching rental companies and vessel types to understanding pricing, safety equipment, and rental agreements.
- Richmond Feed More
Puritan Cleaners’ 100K Meals campaign helped raise more than 231,000 meals, supporting Central Virginia children and families facing hunger this summer.
- City of Richmond
Richmond police seized a firearm from a man near a high school graduation site and charged him with carrying a concealed weapon; no guns entered the venue.
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Richmond launches Anti-Displacement Week to connect residents with housing stability resources, legal support, tax relief, and renter protection programs citywide.
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Richmond renewed a 15-year Southside Plaza lease, preserving a key service hub, expanding future co-location of agencies and saving over $13,000 in rent monthly.
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Richmond’s Anti-Displacement Week, starting June 8, 2026, features events, workshops, and resources to help residents prevent displacement and stay housed.
Youth hunters led the 10th Old Dominion One Shot Turkey Hunt on April 18, harvesting most of the nine gobblers and helping raise about $30,000 for WFV and DWR.
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Richmond Public Schools will serve free summer meals to children at multiple school sites on specific dates in June and July 2026, with USDA guidelines.
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Richmond is expanding RVA311 so residents can report issues and request help for parks, trails, cemeteries, and community gardens through a single, central system.
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Richmond City Electoral Board will hold a public meeting June 3, 2026, at 10 a.m. at 2134 W. Laburnum Avenue. Agenda will be posted after board review.
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A system error after a recent upgrade has delayed applying some Richmond utility payments. DPU is working with its processor and expects resolution in 1–2 days.
Union women’s lacrosse swept Liberty League weekly honors after a 2-0 weekend, while seven more Union athletes and the men’s varsity 8+ earned honor roll spots.
Union College will induct seven individuals and two teams into the Union Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 during ReUnion weekend on May 17, 2026.
Three Union College athletes earned Liberty League weekly awards and four more made the honor roll for standout performances across golf, lacrosse, tennis and more.
Union College Athletics announces the Friends of Union Athletics Golf Classic on Monday, May 18, at The Edison Club in Rexford, with registration starting at 11 a.m.
Union softball collects two Liberty League weekly awards, women's track adds a field honor, and baseball and lacrosse standouts earn conference honor roll nods.
A veteran hunter reflects on 50 years of whitetail deer pursuits, sharing hard-earned lessons on mistakes, friendship, and the value of experience over gear.
After brain tumor surgery and a demanding recovery, Virginia turkey hunter Taylor Jacobus returns to the woods and successfully harvests a spring gobbler.
Learn what to check before renting a boat, from researching rental companies and vessel types to understanding pricing, safety equipment, and rental agreements.
Angling educator Alex McCrickard highlights key public access points, habitats, and target species along Virginia’s tidal James River from Richmond to the bay.
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Occoneechee State Park’s Music in the Park series returns with free evening concerts from May 23 through Aug. 22 at the amphitheater on Buggs Island Lake.
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Pocahontas Premieres returns to Pocahontas State Park May–October, featuring new and returning bands, season tickets, and a bluegrass festival on Aug. 15.
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Fairy Stone State Park hosts a free Spring BioBlitz May 8-10, offering guided programs to help visitors document local wildlife and contribute to iNaturalist.
A DWR trail camera at its Henrico, Virginia, headquarters captured diverse suburban wildlife and offers tips for safely coexisting and reducing conflicts.