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If you're among the hundreds of thousands of student loan borrowers out there, long-awaited relief could be on the way.In July, defaults on student loans surged, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments.FROM THE ARCHIVES | Is A College Education Still Worth It?An ap

Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Shannon Taylor has won the Democratic primary and will face incumbent Republican Congressman Rob Wittman in the upcoming midterm elections. Wittman, seeking a tenth term, emphasizes economic growth and energy production in his campaign.

HOPEWELL, Va. Cleanup continues across Hopewell after Tuesday's storm dumped more than six inches of rain in a short amount of time, leaving behind a significant mess for residents and business owners. For the owners of James River Tackle on West City Point Road, surveillance cameras captured the m

The Legacy at Imperial Village in Richmond has addressed urgent building code violations, ensuring resident safety. However, significant compliance issues remain, prompting ongoing city oversight.

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. A man is counting his blessings after live power lines crashed onto his Jeep when another driver struck a utility pole. Keith Adcock was driving home on Courthouse Road near Richland Road last week when a vehicle veered into a ditch, drove through a neighbor's front yard an

A worker is in critical condition after being electrocuted while working in a tree near a home in Henrico County. Emergency services responded to the incident early Wednesday morning.

A man was shot and killed in South Richmond early Wednesday morning. Police responded to the scene and found the victim deceased.

Alyssa Lewis, 19, died in a head-on collision on Bradley Bridge Road in Chesterfield County. The crash occurred when her vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic, and she was not wearing a seatbelt.

The Warriors in Bloom event returned to Agecroft Hall & Gardens, celebrating historical women through costumes, music, and demonstrations. Organized by Virago Alley, the event attracted history enthusiasts and helped fund new educational initiatives.

A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit by Alex Murdaugh seeking $600,000 in legal fees by the former court clerk whose misconduct led his murder convictions to be overturned on appeal.Murdaugh sued Becky Hill in May saying she violated his right to a fair trial in the deaths of his wife and son.A

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, placing her in charge of a public health agency beleaguered by political meddling and low morale.Schwartz was confirmed in a 51-44 vote. The 54-year-old becomes the 22nd leader of the

RICHMOND, Va. -- Rain chances will be much lower than recent days, but a few widely scattered storms are possible through sunset. Due to the high humidity, locally heavy rainfall is possible. For some locations, even a small amount of rain could cause further flooding.Tonight will be muggy with lows

WASHINGTON Stefon Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders, according to a person familiar with the agreement, a move that gives quarterback Jayden Daniels and the offense a proven, experienced wide receiver behind Terry McLaurin.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anony

The Fuego volcano in Guatemala has erupted, prompting the evacuation of 1,700 residents from nearby villages. Authorities have raised the alert level to red as ashfall affects approximately 29,000 people and mudflows pose additional risks.

Chesterfield County Public Schools inaugurated a new building for Bensley Elementary School, replacing the old structure. Principal Patrice Wilson expressed joy over the positive impact on students and the community's support for education.

During the Route 301/Hanover Courthouse Sidewalk Project, archaeologists uncovered artifacts believed to be from the historic Hanover jail, including brick fragments and fire-damaged glass. This discovery sheds light on the county's history, particularly the jail that was destroyed by fire in 1794.

Beijing announced a swath of measures against the United States and its firms on Wednesday, in what it described as retaliation against recent moves by Washington targeting Chinese companies.The tit-for-tat sanctions come weeks ahead of an expected summit between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Presid

NASA scientists believe remnants of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket slammed into the moon overnight, resulting in a massive explosion and debris field.The high-speed crash has not been officially confirmed, but experts say it was inevitable that the leftover rocket segment plowed into the moon Wednesday af

The New Mexico Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice for failing to provide records related to Jeffrey Epstein. The state seeks documents tied to investigations involving Epstein and his associates, claiming the DOJ's reasons for withholding are unfounded.

Scientists have captured images of the sun's surface in the finest detail yet, revealing a strange and dynamic facade.It's dangerous to look directly at the sun without proper eye protection. But researchers were able to peek at its scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation'