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17-year-old hit and killed standing on I-95 in Henrico after car crash • Olympian Queen Harrison Claye returns home to inspire next generation of athletes

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17-year-old hit and killed standing on I-95 in Henrico after car crash

A 17-year-old girl was hit and killed Sunday night while standing on I-95 after a car crash, according to Virginia State Police. Click here to read more

Olympian Queen Harrison Claye returns home to inspire next generation of athletes
Former Hermitage and Virginia Tech standout Queen Harrison Claye returned to her hometown this weekend to host the third annual Queen Track Classic. The event featured high school athletes from several schools across the state competing in field and running events, including the 400-meter hurdles — Harrison Claye’s specialty at the
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Primary season begins as early voting kicks off and Virginians start shaping the 2025 ballot
There are crowded Democratic fields and competitive House races, but primary participation has historically lagged behind general elections
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Nurse who used ‘excessive force’ on premature babies has license suspended
For seven seconds, Erin Strotman held a premature baby’s legs toward his neck with both of her hands while exerting excessive force on his legs and abdomen. Later, the nurse shifted all of her weight to one leg and exerted even more pressure on the child with her forearms
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Imposter utility workers seeking access to Henrico homes
Henrico County officials are warning residents after receiving reports of individuals claiming to be Department of Public Utilities employees attempting to gain access to homes. The county received two reports on Wednesday and in early April of people posing as county workers. “There is no reason for a public utilities
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'Good Soil' author Jeff Chu, artist Lanecia A. Rouse to speak at Book People in Henrico May 6

The Shepherd's Center of Richmond's Lunch & Life program continues May 7 at St. Mary's Catholic Church

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