Tips to keep heating bills low during bitter cold snap
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - With temperatures dipping into single digits overnight, many residents are cranking up their heating systems to stay warm, but running systems more often will likely drive up utility bills. Taylor Bryan spoke with operations manager Chris Beck at Woodfin about tips to keep bills low while...
First Alert Forecast: Another bitterly cold night
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Bitterly cold temperatures all week with little or no melting. Use caution with icy roads and sidewalks!. Tonight: Clear skies. Still very cold. Refreezing of any snow or ice likely. Lows near 11°. Wednesday: Partly cloudy and cold. A few flurries possible overnight, especially towards...
Richmond City crews aim to treat all neighborhoods by Thursday
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond Public Works is working to clear city streets, but it could be a couple of days before pavement can be seen in every neighborhood. DPW is aiming to hit all neighborhoods by Thursday. Right now, crews are relying on chemicals to melt frozen surfaces. “We’re...
This Virginia Soul Kitchen Is Known For Crispy Fried Chicken And Classic Southern Sides
Richmond, Virginia is home to a soul food treasure that has locals and visitors lining up for a taste of true Southern hospitality. Ms. Girlee’s Kitchen serves up fried chicken so crispy it crackles with every bite, paired with sides that would make any grandmother proud. Located at 4809...
Classic rock band America to perform at Richmond’s Dominion Energy Center
America, the classic rock band, will be performing at Richmond's Dominion Energy Center in mid-June.
LIST: Central Virginia schools closed, going virtual Wednesday due to icy, wintry weather
Many Central Virginia school divisions will be closed or will turn to virtual learning on Wednesday due to hazardous driving conditions following the snow and ice storm.
Buddhist monks on Walk for Peace enter Virginia this week
A group of Buddhist monks will enter Virginia on Wednesday for the final leg of their 2,300-mile Walk for Peace.
Four red-light cameras will begin operating in Richmond, Virginia
The City of Richmond, Virginia installed four red-light cameras. This expansion of the city’s Safety Camera Program has been in the works for some time, and the cameras will begin operating on Friday, January 30, 2026.
Police investigate VCU nurse who instructed ‘sabotage’ of ICE agents in viral TikTok videos
VCU nurse allegedly posted TikTok videos instructing viewers to use paralytics and poison ivy against ICE agents, prompting a police investigation and administrative leave.
Central Virginia closures, delays for Wednesday, Jan. 28
Some districts will need make-up days now. You can read our complete list of winter storm resources here. You can find a list of local emergency alert systems, hotlines and more here. Note: School districts are listed in alphabetical order. Delayed. Higher education. Mountain Gateway Community College — campus opens...

















