Good morning, Short Pump.

Cranemasters is building a new line of mobile cranes at its 8020 Whitepine Road manufacturing plant after production began this summer as the company marks its 40th year.

The first two units are being assembled locally and are expected to enter testing in August or September 2027, with greater lift capacity and improved stability + maneuverability and each costing multimillions.

The Roseshire, a gaming parlor in Henrico, is marking one year in business after a rocky start that drew local opposition + county review, and it remains open to customers.

Henrico County broke ground Wednesday on a $300 million water transmission line + a project to widen Richmond-Henrico Turnpike, with crews set to begin construction along both corridors this year.

Virginia will ban SNAP purchases of soda and many carbonated energy drinks starting Sunday, Nov.

1 at grocery checkouts, though noncarbonated sugary drinks like lemonade and iced tea will still be eligible and retailers must update systems while SNAP benefit amounts and EBT cards will not change.

Federal election monitors will appear at some polling places on Tuesday, Nov.

3 as local officials prepare for the midterm + early voting continues at sites across the area.