Richmond VA

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

A pedestrian was hit by a dump truck in Richmond's Carver neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, according to Richmond Police.

Comedian Nikki Glaser is bringing her new "The Stunning Tour" to Richmond in October, and tickets go on sale this Friday.

A 5-cent tax on disposable plastic bags took effect in Richmond on Jan. 1, but Henrico County does not charge such a tax.

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Valentine says January “will be a quieter month” at the museum after the death of its Director Bill Martin. The museum says it will reschedule several events, with the exception of its ”Life, Liberty & Happiness" lecture, which will take place as planned on Jan. 16 at the Library of Virginia.

After a year focused on stabilizing City Hall, Mayor Avula says his 2026 priorities center on housing affordability, development and an efficient finance department. Why it matters: Avula tells Axios that affordable housing and movement on long-stalled development sites are critical to growing and keeping the city's...