Articles by The Peedmont Staff

Trump Mistakes Buena Vista for Mexican Town, Tries to Impose Sanctions, Sends ICE Agents

BUENA VISTA, Va. — Laboring under the belief that places with Hispanic-sounding names must be full of illegal immigrants, President Donald Trump has imposed economic sanctions against Buena Vista and has sent a team of Immigration and Customs [read more ... ]

VCU Assures Public That Whatever Replaces Mojo’s Will Serve the Best $14 Taco You Could Ask For

RICHMOND, Va. — While many Richmonders are still reeling from the announcement that Mojo’s will soon close, VCU has stepped forward to lead the search for an establishment to replace the iconic Cary Street dive, assuring the community that [read more ... ]

Daytime Sex Postponed Due To Fifth Grade Daughter’s Virtual Class Schedule

RICHMOND, Va. — Due to the virtual schooling taking place across the commonwealth, a local couple had to postpone their routinely scheduled daytime sex to accommodate the nuisance of having their daughter at home all day, sources confirmed Monday. [read more ... ]

Self-Described Adventurer from West End Only Went to Nags Head Four Times Last Year

SHORT PUMP, Va. — Short Pump resident Jessica Howard knows a thing or two about traveling. Describing herself as a “digital nomad,” the part-time graphic designer/barista made four trips to Nags Head last year, driving the 177 miles each way [read more ... ]

UVA 2020 Tailgating Flip Cup Tournament to be Postponed

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Citing health concerns due to COVID-19, University of Virginia’s (UVA) annual flip cup tournament has been officially postponed until 2021, the school announced Thursday. RELATED (article continued below): Study Finds 73 [read more ... ]

GOP Accuses Danica Roem of Bribing Voters With Earnest, Responsive Constituent Service

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — In a scathing rebuke against “an alarming pattern of corruption and official misconduct,” the Prince William County Republican Committee has accused Del. Danica Roem, D-13th, of attempting to obtain votes “through the [read more ... ]

Other Boob on State Flag Pops Out Following Gust of Wind

RICHMOND, Va. — People outside the Capitol building recently looked up from their phones as the winds whipped up throughout Richmond, when a particularly swift gust of wind suddenly revealed the other boob on the Virginia state flag waving above [read more ... ]

RPD Tear Gasses Single Marijuana Joint Left on Sidewalk

RICHMOND, Va. — Saying that they tried to be reasonable by giving multiple warnings, Richmond Police (RPD) fired tear gas at a single marijuana joint they say was in violation of multiple laws, the agency confirmed Saturday. RELATED (article [read more ... ]

Henrico Woman Receives 23andMe Results, Horrified to Discover Family Is From Petersburg

GLEN ALLEN, Va. — After participating in the popular ancestry-testing service 23andMe, Henrico woman Priscilla Paterson had an unpleasant surprise when she discovered that she has DNA indicating she is from Petersburg. RELATED (article continued [read more ... ]