Crash survivor helps 100 families celebrate Christmas in Richmond
Crash survivor John Coleman teams up with Richmond doctors to launch Operation Holiday Hope, bringing Christmas gifts to nearly 100 families.
Otis Tucker’s violent past and the disappearance of Keeshae Jacobs in Richmond
Explore the chilling history of Otis Tucker and the unanswered questions in the disappearance of 21‑year‑old Keeshae Jacobs.
Man accused in murder of missing Richmond man appears in Suffolk court
SUFFOLK, Va. — A man accused of the murder of a Richmond man who went missing months ago appeared in a Suffolk courtroom on Monday as prosecutors continue to move forward with the case. Investigators say Levar Bradshaw Jr. is one of two suspects charged in the killing of...
Officials launch ‘Operation Vaporize’ targeting illegal activity cropping up in US city: ‘We have...
"We’re arresting the clerks and the business is back open the next day." Officials launch 'Operation Vaporize' targeting illegal activity cropping up in US city: 'We have had our SWAT teams kicking in doors' first appeared on The Cool Down .
200 families receive free toys at Atlantic Outreach holiday giveaway
RICHMOND, Va. — Atlantic Outreach Group delivered holiday joy to nearly 200 local families during their 8th annual Holiday Helping Hands toy giveaway on Saturday. The event ensured no child was left behind this Christmas, providing free toys along with festive activities including face painting, balloon animals, a...
Sawyer’s Warriors helps families take ‘grief vacation’ after losing a child
Sawyer's Warriors nonprofit honors 10-year-old who died from brain cancer by helping other families through grief with retreats and financial support.
Virginia teen continues 14-year tradition of donating to Feed More
Chesterfield teen Austin Smoyer donated 2,023 pounds of food to Feed More, continuing a 14-year tradition that started with a red wagon.
Holiday delays announced for recycling, trash services in Central Virginia
Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA) has announced that residential recycling and trash services will be delayed for the holidays.
Hero feeds hungry students, fosters teens, wins Police Officer of the Year
Petersburg resource officer Joshua Cuba honored as Officer of the Year for feeding hungry students and fostering three teenagers.
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”...

















