Henrico teen still hospitalized following June 22 shooting at Hunton Park • Virginia could clear up fuzzy line between sports betting and fantasy contests

Henrico Newsflash – July 5, 2024

Jul 05, 2024

Henrico teen still hospitalized following June 22 shooting at Hunton Park

A teenage girl is in critical condition after she was one of six people shot in a Henrico shooting the night of June 22.

Eighteen-year-old Ra’Niyah Mayfield had just graduated from Varina High School weeks earlier and was ready to start her planned summer of fun before her freshman year of college. But unfortunately, on the night of June 22, all of her hopes and dreams were put on pause. Click here to read more

GOVERNMENT COVERAGE

Virginia could clear up fuzzy line between sports betting and fantasy contests

Virginians now have multiple ways to try to make money wagering on sports. Whether the state treats it as gambling or not depends on which app you use.

State lawmakers are expressing growing concern about the fuzzy line between sports betting and fantasy sports contests that have gotten closer and closer to mimicking full-blown gambling. Several states have already clamped down on fantasy apps for getting too close to sports betting, and Virginia could be next. Click here to read more

PUBLIC SAFETY COVERAGE

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REAL ESTATE COVERAGE

Report: Mixed signs in May for Virginia’s housing market

DINING COVERAGE

Restaurant Watch

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CRIME COVERAGE