Multiple shot outside dorms at Virginia State University with campus on lockdown as cops...
MULTIPLE people have been shot at Virginia State University with officials hunting several suspects. The Petersburg campus in Chesterfield County, 20 miles south of Richmond, has been locked down and numerous people taken to nearby hospitals, the authorities have said. Gunfire erupted near the Quad Annexes, in the area
Highland Springs student who became NASCAR’s first Black female driver visited her alma mater
Dystany Spurlock visited Highland Springs High School on Thursday, August 14, after making national headlines earlier this year as NASCAR's first Black female driver, according to The Richmonder.
Disabled veteran ends up incarcerated after Richmond VA facility fails to ensure safe discharge:...
A Richmond veterans healthcare facility failed to make sure that a disabled veteran with significant medical concerns could be appropriately cared for post-discharge, with that veteran instead ending up incarcerated just days later.
The Richmond side hustle you can do from home
Some Richmonders are turning laundry into a side hustle to help bring in extra cash. Why it matters: Unlike food delivery or other gig jobs, laundry service Poplin can be done largely from home, making it an option for parents and others in need of flexible work. The big picture: The nearly decade-old app-based service
12 Richmond-area restaurants located in repurposed buildings
Some Richmond-area restaurants are located in buildings that originally served other purposes. In the past, buildings were pharmacies, horse stables, warehouses, stagecoach stops, a garage, and a corner grocery store. Today, those buildings house restaurants.
‘I’m excited for him’: Richmond mother and son share experience navigating college transition
For many college freshmen, going back to school this fall means leaving home and, often times, leaving the state. With that can come a whole range of emotions to navigate, from joy and excitement to anxiety and even grief.
Henrico Police prepare for increased traffic during Richmond NASCAR weekend
The NASCAR world will turn its eyes toward Richmond Raceway this weekend for Truck Series and Cup Series races.
Virginia Attorney General Jones announces launch of Worker Protection Unit
RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) — Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones announced the launch of a new Worker Protection Unit Friday at his Richmond office. The unit will focus on protecting Virginia workers’ rights, enforcing labor laws and representing workers in legal disputes. Jones first announced plans for the unit...
Virginia drought update: Extreme drought nearly gone as conditions improve fast
Virginia's extreme drought has nearly vanished, dropping to just 0.3% as the Richmond area shows its best drought conditions in months.
Lab staffing firm to lay off dozens of employees at Richmond’s Altria research building
A laboratory staffing firm at Altria's research building in downtown Richmond will lay off dozens of employees this October due to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)'s anticipated acquisition of the building, according to a state filing.
