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A boil water advisory was issued in parts of Louisa due to a water main leak that caused a temporary shutdown and depressurization of the water system.

Joseph Parker, former owner of Powhatan's Fast Feet Sports Academy, will serve 24 years in prison after being found guilty of 12 child sex crime counts in March. Six girls under 13 accused him of inappropriate touching.

Severe storms caused trees to fall into homes, onto cars, and onto roadways in Louisa County early Monday morning. The event disrupted roadways and damaged properties.

An adult and two children were displaced following a townhouse fire in Chesterfield on Sunday evening. The incident occurred at a townhouse, though no details about the cause or extent of damage were provided.

A flash flood warning has been issued in several Central Virginia localities Sunday afternoon. The alert covers multiple areas in the region.

Two people were stabbed in Richmond while sleeping outside, prompting local homeless advocates to emphasize the vulnerability of unhoused individuals and advocate for increased resources. Advocates are working to connect people experiencing homelessness with more support following the violence.

A 30-year-old woman and a 12-year-old child, family members, drowned in a private pond in Chesterfield County on Sunday afternoon.

Virginia State Police are searching for a 79-year-old man who went missing in Henrico County. He was last seen there on Saturday afternoon.

A portion of Gaskins Road in Henrico was closed on Sunday afternoon due to a water main break. The incident caused temporary road closures in the area.

Richmond's 36-inch water main is returning to service next week after a break earlier this month caused low water pressure for some residents. Testing has been completed, and the system is set to resume normal operations.

A multi-vehicle crash along Interstate 95 north in Ashland has caused significant delays for motorists. The incident is reported to be affecting traffic in the area.

A teen driving safety program is taking place at Richmond Raceway this weekend, teaching lifesaving behind-the-wheel safety skills to teens and their guardians.

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving another vehicle in Chesterfield County on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred in Chesterfield County and resulted in the motorcyclist's death.

Henrico County Police Department is still searching for a man wanted in connection to a 2024 double homicide. The investigation remains ongoing two years after the incident.

Richmond has ranked second on LinkedIn's 'Cities on the Rise' list, recognized as one of the fastest-growing U.S. metros for jobs and new talent.

Police conducted a traffic enforcement operation on Hull Street Road in Chesterfield County, resulting in four arrests and 180 vehicles being pulled over on Thursday.

A Richmond mother who had sickle cell disease and traveled to Kenya on a mission trip died after contracting a salmonella infection. The family is working to return her body to Richmond for burial.

A Henrico County roadway was shut down on Friday evening due to an 'active fire situation.' The closure is in response to the ongoing fire incident.

A proposed 1% sales tax increase is on the November ballot in Central Virginia to fund school construction and renovations.

The Mattaponi Indian Tribe is challenging state approval of a proposed $200 million water intake facility on a local farmer's land along the Rappahannock River in Caroline County. The project's location and state approval are central to the tribe's legal appeal.