Man killed in East End crash, Richmond police say
A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Richmond's East End on Friday morning, according to police.
Former contractor sentenced to four years in prison for embezzling $1.5 million from Virginia...
A former contractor who embezzled $1.5 million from an annual charity fundraising program in Virginia will spend four years behind bars.
Ashland unveils sculpture marking new Fall Line Trail extension into town
The Town of Ashland has unveiled a functional sculpture marking the trailhead of a new extension to its section of the Fall Line Trail.
Grand Opening of New Luxury Multifamily Community The River Apartments in Chester Virginia
Emerson Companies and Philip Roper announced the grand opening of The River Apartments, a new 201-unit luxury apartment community located in Chester, Virginia. The ribbon-cutting event, held on Monday, May 11, featured local dignitaries including County Administrator Joe Casey and Board of Supervisors members Jim Ingle
Richmond’s weekend lineup goes beyond Riverrock
It might be Riverrock weekend, but there's still plenty else going on in town. Here's what you can get into. 🚂 A toy and train show is taking over 20,000 square feet at Stony Point Fashion Park this weekend, packing it with toy trains for kids of all ages. Friday, noon-6pm and Saturday, 9am-4pm. Free.
What’s changing at Riverrock in Richmond this year
It's Riverrock weekend in RVA, and changes are afoot this year. Why it matters: With Brown's Island still under construction, the outdoor sports festival has a new footprint for 2026, plus a few other additions on tap. The big picture: Since 2009, Dominion Energy Riverrock has taken over Brown's Island...
Richmond introduces new Belle Isle playground
Richmond’s Belle Isle is getting a new “nature exploration area” encouraging kids to interact with the outdoors instead of traditional playground equipment.
Young men practice with police on traffic stop procedures, build trust
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Dozens of young men spent Thursday evening practicing how to respond if they see blue flashing lights behind them on the road. Police officers from Chesterfield, Richmond and Henrico ran through traffic stop scenarios with the teens. The event aimed to ease nerves about getting pulled...
Black bear spotted in Richmond’s Oregon Hill neighborhood captured
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A black bear spotted in Richmond’s Oregon Hill neighborhood Thursday morning was tranquilized and captured, according to officials. According to VCU Police, they responded to a call shortly before 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 14 from someone who saw what they believed to be a bear.
Richmond pauses bike lane buffer zone parking tickets amid complaints
Richmond pauses bike lane buffer zone parking tickets until June 1 and will forgive citations issued in the past 30 days.
