Adrianna Hargrove

University President Michael Rao, Ph.D., said the elimination of the one-week break for students was done to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 infection.

Here’s a look at our top headlines to get you out the door.

President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will be participating in two different town halls.

The purpose of the External Advisory Committee is to create a dialogue between Richmond residents and Richmond Police officers.

Today is an early release day for students in Hanover County.

Trader Joe’s is multiplying in Central Virginia as the grocery store chain opened its second Richmond location in Stony Point.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet announced the company will open a new location in Henrico. The store will bring 50 jobs to the area.

After President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19, leaders in the commonwealth released statements showing their support and well wishes.

Ashland police are warning residents of a possible bear sighting in town.

Benavidez is one of four people found guilty in connection to the murder of 19-year-old Megan Metzger in 2018.

Campbell County Police says a 30-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in the death of a 3-year-old toddler.

Goochland County is considering an in-person learning plan beginning next month.

Henrico County announced Eric D. English as the new Chief of Police with the Henrico County Police Division. He will step into the role on Sept. 14.

Chick-Fil-A has added two new items to its menu: a brownie and coffee drinks.

The Office of the Attorney General announced Kanye West has filed an appeal to overturn Judge Taylor’s ruling after West’s ballot was removed for November’s election.

Richmond police say two teenage girls were injured in an overnight shooting.

Dominion Energy volunteers, along with Capital One, McGuireWoods Consulting and Guardian Insurance, will be donating school supplies and care kits to Henrico County teachers.

Police say wanted suspects were arrested in a hotel located in Stafford.

The Richmond Ballet has announced its 2020 Fall season after the cancellation of The Nutcracker, which traditionally ends the Ballet’s fall season, will not take place this December in either Norfolk or Richmond.

Police say a woman has been arrested after she pulled out a gun during a fight at outside a restaurant.

Former Lieutenant Governor John H. Hager has passed away.

Chesterfield County will be partnering with the YMCA to set up locations for some elementary students who are going virtual during the start of the school year.

Chesterfield County has launched two new websites to honor the sacrifices of local public safety and military heroes who lost their lives while serving the county and the country.

Girls on the Run have launched a fundraising campaign called the "5k for $5k community challenge.

Governor Ralph Northam declared that May 3-May 9 will be Correctional Officers’ Week in Virginia.

Chesterfield police say the victim in a suspicious death has been identified.

Healthcare workers in Mechanicsville had the chance to enjoy free coffee from a local coffee company.

The Virginia War Memorial is looking for students to submit their artwork for the Armed Forces Day Student Art Contest.

Governor Ralph Northam has announced that future revenue reports and results will reflect significant economic impacts due to COVID-19.

The Livestream will be streamed through a camera located at the Churchill Northern Studies Center in Manitoba, Canada.