Watch: Conversations on Virginia’s energy future
On Thursday, February 12 at 8:00am ET, Axios Live will host an event in Richmond, Va., looking at the path forward for Virginia's rapidly shifting energy landscape. Axios senior energy and climate editor Chuck McCutcheon and local Richmond reporter Sabrina Moreno will host conversations with policymakers and business...
Former House of Delegates candidate pleads guilty to misusing COVID-19 business loans
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - A Chesterfield woman pled guilty on Thursday to making false claims to steal from multiple COVID-19 relief programs. According to court documents, from about May 12, 2020, through at least March 18, 2021, Sheila C. Bynum-Coleman, 54, filed for and received at least nine COVID-19 Paycheck...
Over 150 Virginia schools recognized for cardiac emergency preparedness
Over 150 Virginia schools have been recognized for their cardiac emergency preparedness as of this week a program training non-medical staff in CPR and AED use.
Celebrating Black History in Richmond
February is Black History Month, and did you know that 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the first Black history celebration in America? Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who was born and raised right here in the Commonwealth, established the first Black history observance, Negro History Week, in February 1926. The 2026...
Mystery suspect sought in Richmond car break ins
Police seek identity of person tied to string of vehicle break ins on Jahnke Road Richmond, VA – A series of vehicle break-ins reported along a Southside corridor has detectives asking the public to help identify a person they believe is connected to multiple thefts from parked cars. Richmond Police…
Charles Byers’ family asks lawmakers to support bill introduced after his death
The family of Charles Byers made a plea to state lawmakers to support a bill that was introduced in response to the death of their son.
Virginia Launches $14.5M InternshipsVA Program to Expand Paid Internships and Strengthen Workforce Pipeline
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia is making a significant investment in its future workforce with the launch of InternshipsVA, a new statewide initiative designed to help employers develop and expand high-quality, paid internship programs for college students across the Commonwealth. The state has committed $14.5 million...
Chesterfield man convicted in 2023 murder, abduction of N.Y. woman
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. (WWBT) - A Chesterfield man has been convicted by a jury in the 2023 abduction and murder of a New York woman and the attempted murder of Virginia State Police troopers. On April 5, 2023, a Virginia State Police trooper saw a Jeep Cherokee with the...
‘Walk for Peace’ leader shares mindfulness mindset, insights at Virginia Randolph Education Center
Adopt peacefulness as a mindset – and act in a peaceful way toward yourself, those closest to you, your community and the world. That was the message Feb. 3 shared by Buddhist monk Bhikkhu Pannakara to a group of about 100 people gathered at the Virginia Randolph Education Center
Henrico Humane Society to host 25th annual Pet Expo Feb. 21
The Henrico Humane Society is inviting animal lovers and families to celebrate its 25th Annual Pet Expo on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 East Laburnum Avenue in Henrico. The long-running indoor event has become a staple for Central
