Northern Virginia and the Richmond exurbs subsidize the rest of the state. Here’s the...
Those of us who live in rural areas like to think of ourselves as independent people who don’t need any help, least of all from the government. The great philosopher Hank Williams Jr. summed this up in his treatise, “A Country Boy Can Survive.”. That, however, is all...
Scott’s Addition parking enforcement changes spark mixed reactions from residents, business owners
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Scott’s Addition residents and business owners expressed mixed feelings about new parking enforcement measures set to begin Jan. 5, with many saying the neighborhood needs more parking spaces rather than stricter regulations. The Greater Scott’s Addition Association board voted in August to...
Youngkin unveils record-breaking $154.5 million in affordable housing loans
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a record-breaking $154.5 million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing (ASNH) loans for dozens of projects in Virginia on Thursday.
First Alert Forecast: Mostly clear & chilly
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Dry this weekend and much of the holiday week. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, lows in the mid 30s. Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Winter Solstice begins at 10:21 am. Monday: Mostly sunny and colder. Lows in the mid 20s, highs in the low...
Donation brings new equipment to Hopewell Fire’s drone program
A donation from a local treatment center is looking to strengthen the Hopewell Fire and EMS drone program through the purchase of a new drone and other equipment.
A dry and mild Sunday
Tonight will be quite cool, but Sunday will be mild with highs in the upper 50s. The week ahead will feature more days with temperatures above "normal."
Senior Alert issued for missing Richmond woman with cognitive impairment
Richmond police issued a Senior Alert for 71-year-old Phylis Menefee Hening, who went missing Sunday evening and has a cognitive impairment.
Hopewell City Public Schools board member dies after decades of service with the school...
A Hopewell City Public Schools board member has died, school officials confirmed.
Community is asking for help to name the infamous ‘drunk raccoon’
ASHLAND, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) – A community in Virginia is asking for help from the public to name the drunken raccoon that went viral last month for being found passed out in a bathroom. The Downtown Ashland Association is looking to name Ashland’s unofficial mascot. The “Trashed Panda”...
Man killed after being hit by vehicle in Richmond
A man was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Richmond on Friday.

















