VCU and UVA Health — two of the state's largest hospital systems — have stopped providing gender-affirming care to patients under age 19 to comply with President Trump's executive order. Why it matters: They're among the first in the country to do it as hospitals nationwide grapple with the administration's attacks against transgender people,

VCU says it has "suspended gender-affirming medication and gender-affirming surgical procedures for those under 19 years old in response to clear guidance from the state."

In the memo obtained by 8News, Miyares said that, given the terms of the executive order, the "chemical and surgical mutilation of children must end immediately."

Two major Virginia hospital systems are suspending gender-affirming care for minors in response to directives from the White House and state officials.

Clarence T. Hunter Jr. has been named chief of the Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department. He reportedly has 30 years of experience in law enforcement.

In a speech Thursday, school President Michael Rao, in his 16th year, highlighted the school's victories in the past calendar year.

Richmond faces the VCU Rams after Rachel Ullstrom scored 30 points in Richmond’s 98-60 victory over the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies

The VCU women’s basketball team will be missing a member in their game against Duquesne tonight, but a recent announcement has revealed the team may have gained another (very small) member.

Who are you to decide what my child needs? This is the party of small government,” the mother of a transgender child told Radio IQ Thursday morning.

Richmond is cementing its status as a hub for pharmaceutical innovation, with Gov. Glenn Youngkin dubbing the region a “Pharma Corridor” during Monday’s announcement of major investments and opportunities at Haleon,

St. Louis University looks for payback as it hosts Atlantic 10 preseason favorite Virginia Commonwealth at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Chaifetz Arena.

VCU Rams (9-9, 3-3 A-10) at Richmond Spiders (14-5, 5-1 A-10) Richmond, Virginia; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Richmond hosts VCU after Rachel Ullstrom scored 30 points in Richmond's 98-60 win ...