🗞️ The Richmond Times-Dispatch laid off three staffers this week: a sports reporter, its sports columnist and one photographer. (X)
👀 A former city finance department manager instructed a staffer to exclude taxpayer overpayments in account reviews. A city spokesperson said this is city policy. (Times-Dispatch)
🚫 Henrico County schools adopted a clear or small bag policy for sporting events. (WTVR)
🏦 Hampton Roads-based TowneBank wants to acquire Midlothian-based Village Bank and its nine local branches in a $120 million deal that will close next year. (BizSense)
🦆 The DMV launched a pedestrian safety campaign that says "Drivers stop for ducks. You're not a duck. Look before you cross." (WRIC)
