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Virginia Derby to remain Kentucky Derby qualifying race for third straight year

The Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs Racetrack has retained its designation as an official qualifying race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.

New Kent County

The Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs Racetrack has retained its designation as an official...
Virginia Derby to remain Kentucky Derby qualifying race for third straight year

Entertainment

The tree is apart of the park's WinterWorld event starting Nov. 19.
45-foot-tall tree unveiled ahead of WinterWorld at CarMax Park

Sports

VCU Rams
Here’s how to watch VCU men’s basketball season opener

Entertainment

Just in time for Halloween, out-of-this-world guests are arriving in Richmond.
Happy Halloween from 12 On Your Side

Entertainment Video

New Kent County

The Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs Racetrack has retained its designation as an official...
Virginia Derby to remain Kentucky Derby qualifying race for third straight year

Richmond

Flying Squirrels named 2026 MiLB Organization of the Year

Richmond

The show, a first of its kind at CarMax Park, will feature 200 drones synchronized to music...
Drone show at Carmax Park rescheduled for Sept. 10

State

In DIABLO: The Infernal Path, a ritual has fractured the barrier between worlds, unleashing...
DIABLO: The Infernal Path haunted maze coming to Kings Dominion
Barbie™: A Cultural Icon traces the 65-year history of Barbie® through fashion, media, and...
Virginia Museum of History and Culture celebrates all things Barbie with new exhibit
Updated: Oct. 15, 2026 at 3:57 PM EDT
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By 12 On Your Side Digital Team
It’s a doll’s world at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture as they celebrate all things Barbie in the museum’s latest exhibit.
Matchbox Twenty 30th Anniversary Tour
Matchbox Twenty stops in Richmond for 30th Anniversary tour
Updated: Oct. 13, 2026 at 3:19 PM EDT
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By Samantha McGranahan
No you aren’t crazy or just a little unwell, Matchbox Twenty is making a stop in the River City for their 30th Anniversary North American Tour this summer.
Flying Squirrels named 2026 MiLB Organization of the Year
Updated: Oct. 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT
Behind the scenes of Kalahari in Spotsylvania County
Kalahari Resort set to open in Spotsylvania County this November
Updated: Sep. 10, 2026 at 5:51 PM EDT
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By Cherisse Hoffman
Spotsylvania County's new Kalahari Resort is set to open in November, bringing a massive indoor water park, 13 dining options and 1,400 jobs to the area.
The Richmond Flying Squirrels' Opening Night at CarMax Park on April 7.
CW Richmond to air Flying Squirrels playoff game
Updated: Sep. 9, 2026 at 1:28 PM EDT
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By 12 On Your Side Digital Team
The Richmond Flying Squirrels and Gray Media will continue their partnership for a television broadcast of the team’s first home playoff game in CarMax Park history on CW Richmond.

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Powhatan County

Powhatan County schools will run new bus routes Wednesday after VDOT lowered the Rocky Ford...

Powhatan County bridge weight limit cut to 4 tons, forcing school bus route changes

Updated: 32 minutes ago
Powhatan County schools will run new bus routes Wednesday after VDOT lowered the Rocky Ford Road Bridge weight limit from 13 tons to 4 tons.

State

Descending the steps at the Virginia Statehouse, Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Democratic...

Virginia governor, Democrats lay out priorities without State Sen. Lucas

Updated: 32 minutes ago
Descending the steps at the Virginia Statehouse, Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Democratic leadership spelled out their plans for the upcoming General Assembly session.

Henrico

Changes begin Nov. 16 as county officials aim to improve road safety.

Henrico County to lower speed limits on 54 roads

Updated: 32 minutes ago
Changes begin Nov. 16 as county officials aim to improve road safety.

Investigate

Henrico top two leaders for county government and schools say the HVAC problems that hit the...

Henrico leaders vow HVAC problems ‘will not happen again’

Updated: 32 minutes ago
Henrico top two leaders for county government and schools say the HVAC problems that hit the start of the school year will not be repeated.

Henrico

Henrico leaders respond to third-party HVAC review calling county, schools 'heavily reactive.'

Henrico leaders vow HVAC problems ‘will not happen again’

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Sarah Chakales
Henrico top two leaders for county government and schools say the HVAC problems that hit the start of the school year will not be repeated.

National

Lily Schloss records an a cappella version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" in a Nashville...
Iowa woman’s a cappella anthem earns her Nashville recording session, national spotlight
Updated: Sep. 7, 2026 at 5:46 AM EDT
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By Debra Worley
See how a 20-year-old from North Liberty, Iowa, won a nationwide anthem contest and a trip to record in a Nashville studio.

State

WDBJ7's Alexia Andrachik was named Miss Virginia USA 2026.
WDBJ7’s Alexia Andrachik named Miss Virginia USA 2026
Updated: Sep. 5, 2026 at 9:44 AM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
WDBJ7 anchor and reporter Alexia Andrachik has been named Miss Virginia USA 2026.

Entertainment

Dolly Parton arrives at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 5,...
MeTV to air Dolly Parton special programming
Updated: Aug. 27, 2026 at 1:23 PM EDT
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By 12 On Your Side Digital Team
MeTV will air special programming honoring Dolly Parton this Sunday.

Richmond

Plan 9's collection spans decades, including albums featuring songs associated with the most...
Central Virginia remembers Dolly Parton
Updated: Aug. 26, 2026 at 6:09 AM EDT
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By Oliver Sabo
Employees at Plan 9 Records said customers started putting Dolly Parton records on hold within hours of the news.

National

FILE - Dolly Parton performs in concert on May 27, 2014, in Knoxville, Tenn.
Dolly Parton’s greatest songs, and the stories behind them
Updated: Aug. 25, 2026 at 6:54 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press and MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer
Here are a few across Parton's discography — from country songs that challenge traditional gender dynamics to the greatest ballad ever committed to record.

National

Dolly Parton, who rose from humble beginnings to the greatest heights of American music and...
Remembering Dolly Parton: Share your memories with 12 On Your Side
Updated: Aug. 25, 2026 at 2:22 PM EDT
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By 12 On Your Side Digital Team
12 On Your Side wants to see your photos and hear your memories with and about Dolly from over the years.
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