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This VPM News supercast contains Central Virginia's news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Hosted by Kim Strother and VPM News editors, episodes are (usually) recorded the night before so you can wake up prepared.

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Today · 5 min
11/12/26 - Virginia’s investigating $52 million failed child support IT project
State inspector general looking into deal with CGI Technologies
Tuesday · 5 min
11/10/26 - Chesterfield’s Project Peanut cited for environmental violations again
The Google data center is accused of violating stormwater management regulations.
Monday · 6 min
11/9/26 - Virginia State’s fall enrollment was historic
Also: Charlottesville residents push for zoning changes.
Saturday · 4 min
BizSense Beat: Richmond restaurant updates, WinterWorld at CarMax Park
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond region's top business stories starting with a heap of changes coming to Richmond's restaurant scene and a winter-festival coming to CarMax Park.
Friday · 5 min
11/6/26 - The Associated Press calls races in VA-01 and VA-05
Virginia’s US House delegation will be an 8–3 split, favoring Democrats.
November 5 · 3 min
11/5/26 - And so, the canvassing begins
Local election officials must verify vote totals, turnout before recording final results.
November 4 · 7 min
11/4/26 - All three amendments pass, 10 of 12 congressional races called
It’s a post-election news bonanza.
November 3 · 14 min
11/3/26 - It’s Election Day, Virginia!
There are three constitutional amendments on the ballot, while some localities will also see a sales tax referendum.
November 2 · 5 min
11/2/26 - Analyzing corruption allegations in Virginia’s political ads
Also: It’s Election Day tomorrow!
November 1 · 5 min
Policy Matters: October 29, 2026
‘Policy Matters’ is your window into Virginia politics with VPAP. It’s our monthly roundup of the top political headlines from across Virginia, powered by VPAP’s daily e-newsletter, VaNews. In this episode, we talk with VPAP Executive Director Cat Anthony about the upcoming elections, state and local ballot initiatives, and take a look at candidate fundraising this election season.
October 31 · 4 min
BizSense Beat: RIC redesign, Google’s Goochland plans, Sheltering Arms
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jack Jacobs discuss the Richmond region's top business stories starting with the ongoing redesign plans at Richmond International Airport, Google's plans for Goochland County, Sheltering Arms moving into Regency, a Charlottesville chocolate maker's most recent business acquisition.
October 30 · 7 min
10/30/26 - Charlottesville will have federal election watchers on Tuesday
Also: It’s the last day of VPM’s fall pledge drive!
October 29 · 5 min
10/29/26 - Henrico starts new water line construction
Also: tense scenes from the Chesterfield data center forum.
October 28 · 6 min
10/28/26 - Is there a vampire in Church Hill?
Curious Commonwealth investigates.
October 27 · 4 min
10/27/26 - Barbie brings six decades of history to the VHMC
It's Barbie's world; we're all just living in it!
October 26 · 6 min
10/26/26 - Same-day registered voters will now cast provisional ballots
But what is that, exactly? And how is it counted?
October 24 · 4 min
BizSense Beat: River’s Edge suit, Which Wich returns to Richmond
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jonathan Spiers discuss the Richmond region's top business stories starting with a lawsuit about the River's Edge apartment complex in Manchester, a watery incident at the John Marshall Courts Building and the return a familiar sandwich shop to the Chesterfield Towne Center.
October 23 · 5 min
10/23/26 - FBI arrests Virginia Sen. Louise Lucas in ongoing public corruption case
The Democrat faces five felony drug charges, including conspiracy to distribute marijuana.
October 22 · 4 min
10/22/26 - Richmond Public School systems hacked
RPS says it’s working with law enforcement to understand attack’s full scope
October 21 · 5 min
10/21/26 - Thousands of crime lab results under review in Virginia after examiner failed to pass a proficiency test
Head of state’s forensic science agency says there’s cause for concern

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