Petersburg’s mayor criticized by faith community for chiding churches over handling homeless
PETERSBURG – A city minister says Petersburg’s mayor “owes an apology” to Petersburg’s pastors after criticizing the faith community for what he said was...
71-year-old man charged after hitting pedestrian with car, fleeing scene
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A 71-year-old man has been charged after a hit-and-run at the intersection of Broad Street and Lombardy Street —...
Richmond Public Schools hopes a new audit system and $16 million will help fix...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Public Schools recently rolled out a new facility audit system and a newly proposed budget to help address...
They ‘want to amplify the dialogue’ on HIV/AIDS in Virginia’s Black communities
RICHMOND, Va. -- The Richmond-Henrico Health District is drawing attention to February 7, known as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, now being recognized...
‘A big celebration’: Hundreds of guests, volunteers prepare for ‘Night to Shine’
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - After saying yes to the perfect dress, Emily Dodge is putting the finishing touches on her outfit and hairstyle for...
Survivor-led human trafficking summit offered at VCU in Richmond this week
The fourth annual Human Trafficking Summit will be held this week at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond. The event will also...
Virginia Union receives $42M to help develop Northside housing
Virginia Union University will develop a housing project in Northside Richmond through a partnership with a New York-based investment group. School officials announced the...
Woman found dead inside vehicle parked at Colonial Heights shopping center
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (WRIC) — A woman was found dead inside a vehicle that was parked at a shopping center along Boulevard in...
Henrico man charged with hit-and-run of pedestrian on West Broad Street in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A Henrico County man has been arrested and charged after police say he ran a red light and struck...
‘HIV affects all of us’: RHHD stresses the importance of resources available
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) commemorated National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Wednesday. Approximately 1.2 million people in...
