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Richmond region residents will soon be able to throw out their trash in bins that were once garbage themselves. Several Central Virginia localities have invested in 3,000 new trash carts partially made with a plastic-alternative material created by a waste diversion company. The Israel-based company UBQ ships European garbage
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Speaker asks 2 Henrico supervisors to rescind endorsements of Jay Jones; they decline
A recent controversy involving Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones was brought to the local stage at a Henrico Board of Supervisors regular meeting Oct. 14. During the public comment period of the board’s meeting, Richmond-area resident Andrew Hixson, who said he does not live in Henrico but works
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Virginia State Police urge calm, defensive driving amid recent interstate shootings
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