‘He’s just always there’: Man honored for his service to others
On Thursday afternoons, Allgeier meets a group of friends for lunch and Bible study at Bella Italia in Chesterfield.
Richmond appoints new director of human resources
The city of Richmond has appointed a woman with more than 20 years of human resources (HR) leadership experience as its new director of HR.
Richmond schools show progress under new VDOE grading system
The Richmond Public Schools (RPS) superintendent emphasized the notable progress made with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) results under the new accountability system.
Savvy Senior: How to find a quality nursing home for your loved one
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some tips on picking a good nursing home for my father? Since his stroke, I’ve been taking care of him at home, but he’s gotten to the point where it’s too much for me to handle.
Federal Judge Cullen tries his hand at YA fiction with coming-of-age story
A new Young Adult Fiction novel takes readers into the world of Charlie Stewart, and his final year at a Richmond-area prep school. While themes explored in Charlie-Man – like first love, peer pressure, and college admissions are nothing new, the source of the story is a bit unusual.
Virginia-native wins NBC game show ‘The Wall’
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A Virginia native and his college-aged son are officially millionaires thanks to NBC’s The Wall. Monday night, Steven Hardeman, of Triangle, and his son Seth Hardeman walked away with an incredible $1.6 million prize from the game show, The Wall. The rules of The Wall...
Richmond seeks $40M in upcoming state budget to prevent future water crises
As the 2026 session approaches, which includes the creation of a new two-year state budget, Richmond officials are asking for financial help to upgrade its infrastructure and prevent future crises.
Honoring the Legacy: Celebrate MLK Day with an event near you
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Nearly 60 years after his death, Americans continue to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an American civil rights activist who fought for the rights of African Americans. He advocated for nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience against Jim Crow laws and other...
Traffic deaths drop significantly in Virginia during 2025
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Fewer people died on Virginia roads in 2025, according to preliminary data from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The DMV preliminary report showed 747 traffic fatalities statewide in 2025, representing about a 15% decrease compared to 2024. According to the DMV Traffic Crash Facts report, the...
Man hit and killed by dump truck driver near Richmond elementary school
A pedestrian was hit by a dump truck in Richmond's Carver neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, according to Richmond Police.
