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Your Utility BillDominion and NextEra accept 101 merger conditions, reject a rate moratoriumIf you pay a Dominion Energy Virginia bill, today's hearing is about you. In their latest filing, Dominion and NextEra accepted 101 of the 117 conditions proposed by State Corporation Commission staff and the Consumer Counsel as written, and 13 more with changes.Today’s editionRead

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From Richmond BizSense and 106.1 The Corner, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Richmond BizSense6 hours ago

    Crunch Fitness expanding with new gym near Mechanicsville

    “We think the demographics are perfect for us,” John Freeland said. “There are not a lot of fitness options nearby. There are a lot of people who commute into Richmond from there.”

  2. 106.1 The Corner14 hours ago

    Local Lounge: Prabir

    Prabir from Richmond joins Samantha to chat about the Diwali show at The Front Porch on Saturday November 7th. Diwali…

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  • Hamilton BeachGlen Allen-based Hamilton Beach Brands reported third-quarter profit of $3.5 million on Wednesday, or 26 cents a share.

    Glen Allen-based Hamilton Beach Brands reported third-quarter profit of $3.5 million on Wednesday, or 26 cents a share. Revenue was $140.3 million.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WTOP News

  • AsthmaRichmond ranks fifth nationally for asthma-related death rate, and the metro area ranks as the 27th worst of the 100 most populated metros, according to a new report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

    Richmond ranks fifth nationally for asthma-related death rate, and the metro area ranks as the 27th worst of the 100 most populated metros, according to a new report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. It used asthma-related death rates from 2020 through 2024 and emergency department visits in 2025, among several measures.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Henrico Citizen

  • RegencyThe 314-unit Regent at Regency is now leasing, and its first residents are expected to move in Nov.

    The 314-unit Regent at Regency is now leasing, and its first residents are expected to move in Nov. 15, Rob Hargett of Rebkee said. The five-story building sits on what had been a parking lot fronting Starling Drive.

    News Notes · Wednesday’s editionSource: Richmond BizSense