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A teenage folk prodigy rediscovered: Cathy Hamer’s raw, hopeful 70s songs—once lost to time—are reborn through Numero Group’s “Lady Full Of Dreams” reissue, now infused with her daughter Kate Bollinger’s indie pop re-recordings. From Laurel Canyon vibes to children’s music, Hamer’s life as a songwriter, therapist, and mom shaped her art—and her kids, now musical stars, carry on her legacy. Her son...

Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi is sounding the alarm over the proposed Dominion-NextEra merger, demanding a more rigorous, time-bound review process for the nation’s largest public utility deal. She’s doubled down with 64 targeted questions — far beyond the 28 regulators require — to scrutinize costs, risks, and customer impacts, especially bill credits. Hashmi argues the SCC’s six-month timel...

Get ready to feel the adrenaline rush as the Science Museum of Virginia drops its new interactive exhibit “Rescue” next Monday—where you’ll pilot helicopters, race jet skis, hunt heat signatures with infrared cameras, and crawl through smoke-filled rooms. Designed to immerse you in real-life rescue scenarios, it blends STEM with high-stakes action, teaching you the science behind first responders’...

Vote now to help the Virginia State Police cruiser climb the national “Best Looking Cruiser” rankings—currently at 17th place—with the top 13 earning a spot in the 2027 AAST wall calendar and 1 getting the cover. One vote per device per day until July 13 at noon. Snap a look at the stunning photo by Kenny Webster Photography and show some love for the state’s finest. Listen in comfort: Get a disco...

Virginia’s interstates are delivering big returns—generating nearly $2 billion in safety and reliability value, ranking the state among the top ten. While they’re safer and vital for commerce, traffic is surging, especially in urban areas, and aging roads need attention. Critics argue federal funds keep interstates running, but the real gaps lie in state-maintained city roads—where investment shou...

Henrico County is cracking down on chaos at public events after violent fights and even a gun found at last year’s Fourth of July fireworks — with police now planning football-game-style security like clear bags and adult escorts to keep kids safe and events peaceful. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This...

A 16-year-old from Midlothian stunned the internet with a 12.5-mile Fourth of July beach walk in fatigues, proudly carrying the American flag—becoming an instant symbol of youthful patriotism that resonated nationwide, especially as her dad’s own reputation for integrity added even more weight to the moment. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Ad...

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Lucy Dacus drops a lush, hometown-shot music video for “Planting Tomatoes,” filmed in Richmond, Virginia, with all the charm and grit of her favorite local spots — and it’s pure, unfiltered Dacus magic. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting...

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Virginia’s Shoosmith landfill scandal is heating up as state regulators and prosecutors investigate whether owners Fred Nichols and Larry McGee illegally siphoned millions meant for closure and cleanup — potentially violating environmental laws and risking public harm. Despite claims of innocence, the facility was once labeled a looming environmental disaster by a bankruptcy trustee, raising alarm...

Five boys vanished from a Goochland treatment center Monday night, with two remaining missing for days—until they were safely found in Virginia Beach by Wednesday. Just days earlier, eight girls escaped the same Hallmark Youthcare facility but were all located and returned safely. The facility, which supports teens aged 11–17 with emotional and behavioral challenges, is now reviewing security and...

Richmond Public Schools is in deep financial trouble, facing a growing budget gap and asking the city for $5.6 million from unpaid short-term rental taxes. After already cutting deeply—including slashing the Richmond Virtual Academy’s budget—the school board says there’s little left to trim and is now pushing for emergency funding. Superintendent Jason Kamras has outlined potential new cuts, inclu...

A federal judge just ruled that President Trump’s sweeping January 6th pardons don’t cover a Virginia man accused of planting pipe bombs outside party headquarters the night before the Capitol riot. Brian J. Cole Jr., arrested nearly a year after the pardons, was deemed ineligible because he hadn’t been charged or convicted at the time — the pardons only applied to those directly tied to the Capit...

Virginia’s Fourth of July holiday weekend turned deadly, claiming fifteen lives in fourteen separate car crashes across the state. State Police launched Operation CARE, targeting drunk driving, speeding, and seatbelt violations — issuing over 3,000 speeding tickets, 1,500 for reckless driving, and making 70 DUI arrests. Four victims died because they weren’t wearing seatbelts, and speed played a r...

Federal agents storm a Northeast Philly home on Whitaker Avenue chasing terror threats—only to be forced out by unbearable fumes, calling in Hazmat. Inside? Two tiny kids—an eight-month-old and a five-year-old—covered in something no one could explain. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated,...

Tree Hill, the sacred birthplace of Chief Powhatan, faces demolition for a massive 2,700-home development that threatens to erase centuries of Indigenous history and cultural memory. Once approved in 2007, the project—now led by Brookfield Properties—ignites fierce resistance from six Virginia Indian tribes, historians, Civil War enthusiasts, and descendants of enslaved laborers who worked the lan...

Virginia just made movie theaters more inclusive by mandating open captions—dialogue and sound effects displayed on screen—for major chains starting July 1. No more asking for special devices; captions are now visible for all, especially benefiting deaf and hard-of-hearing moviegoers. Big chains must offer captions in at least four showings during a film’s first two weeks, while smaller theaters s...

A three-year-old horse named Julian got himself into a real pickle over the Fourth of July—stuck halfway out of a stall window, hind legs still inside. Hanover County firefighters sprang into action, turning a bizarre equine emergency into a successful rescue with teamwork and quick thinking. Julian’s safe and sound, proving first responders are ready for anything, even horse-related stunts gone w...

Commander Gabriel Edwards, a decorated 20-year Navy pilot and commanding officer of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5, is confirmed missing after his MH-60S Sea Hawk made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea. Though three crew members were rescued, the search for Edwards was called off after 102 hours across 14,000 square miles. The Navy says no hostile action is suspected. Edwards, from O...

The MacArthur Center in Norfolk, shuttered since June 27th, is finally set for demolition late next year—though delays give the city time to salvage, recycle, and repurpose everything from fake plants to marble fixtures ahead of an anticipated late-fall auction. With pre-demolition planning ramping up and potential cost savings on the horizon, this marks a major turning point for Norfolk’s downtow...

Breeze Airways is celebrating five years at Richmond International Airport with jaw-dropping fares as low as $54 one-way to 16 destinations including Vegas, New Orleans, and Cancun. With a growing network of 90+ cities and 300+ routes, their sleek Airbus A220s offer family-friendly perks, fast Wi-Fi, and zero change/cancellation fees. Perfect for travelers seeking affordable, direct flights from s...