Police investigate fatal shooting on W. Cary Street
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond Police say one man is dead following a shooting near Fifth Baptist Church on Wednesday. According to police, officers responded to the 1400 block of West Cary Street for a report of a person shot around 4:30 p.m. October 29. Once on scene, police found...
Hopewell launches citywide road assessment for smoother, safer streets
Hopewell is launching a thorough review of all of its roadways in an effort to make streets both smoother and safer.
The Gigantic Thrift Store In Virginia Where Your $35 Goes A Seriously Long Way
There’s a shopping phenomenon in Richmond that has savvy Virginians showing up with empty cars and leaving with trunks packed to the brim – all without emptying their wallets. The Goodwill Outlet of Central and Coastal Virginia on Midlothian Turnpike isn’t just a thrift store – it’s a...
Virginia coal train derailment called ‘punch in the gut’ for Chickahominy River
Environmental concerns rise after 50 coal cars derail in New Kent County, spilling coal and diesel fuel near the Chickahominy River, an important drinking water source.
Richmond Department of Public Utilities to host hiring event
Richmond's Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is set to host a hiring event with on the spot interviews Monday, Oct. 28.
Pharmacist returns to work after stroke, shares his story on World Stroke Day
Chris Hayes, a pharmacist at Johnston-Willis hospital, shares his story on World Stroke Day months after surviving a stroke.
Richmond family locked down at resort as Hurricane Melissa impacts Jamaica
Chelsea Goode stranded in Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa after airport closures disrupt vacation plans. Resort on lockdown.
Train derailment raises environmental concerns
A train derailed over the weekend and caused travel delays, but now it's also raising some environmental concerns.
Petersburg casino now set to open January 2026, hiring ongoing
The developers of the Live! Casino in Petersburg now have an updated estimation of when the temporary casino will be up and running.
Central Virginia leaders unite to support food banks as SNAP lapses
Central Virginia leaders are coming together to invest hundreds of dollars in regional food banks to help residents cope with the government shutdown's impacts on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
