Prosecutor investigates Jay Jones’ community service after reckless driving conviction
The New Kent County Commonwealth’s Attorney is looking into how Virginia Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones cleared his 1,000 hours of court-ordered community service after a reckless driving conviction in 2022. This week, 7News reported exclusively that people caught driving even slower than Jones in...
Richmond Sheriff withholding records connected to concert pepper spray incident
The Richmond Sheriff's Office is withholding information about what happened at a Turnstile concert at Brown's Island two weeks ago when now-viral video appeared to show a deputy pepper spray a fan.
Why Jackson Ward, Richmond’s “Black Wall Street,” Should Be on Every Traveler’s Radar
Here's something that might surprise you: In a city that once served as the capital of the Confederacy, there's a neighborhood that became one of America's most prosperous Black communities during the Jim Crow era. That's the historic neighborhood of Jackson Ward, and despite the systems that were set up to...
Soul Santa visits now open for booking at Black History Museum
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - While Halloween decorations still fill store shelves, families can already start planning their Christmas celebrations with a beloved Richmond tradition. Bookings just opened for visits with Soul Santa at the Black History Museum and Cultural Arts Center of Virginia. The Soul Santa experience...
Richmond’s UNOS hit by shutdown: 90+ workers furloughed with no back pay
More than 90 people at Richmond-based United Network for Organ Sharing have been furloughed due to the federal government shutdown. Why it matters: The federal organ procurement and transplant network has paused many operations, and these affected Richmond workers won't get back pay once the shutdown ends, a UNOS...
A beloved shop cat disappeared. Security footage solved the mystery.
How Francine the cat, a staple at a Virginia Lowe’s, ended up 85 miles away in another state. The most revered employee at the Lowe’s home improvement store in Richmond is friendly, reliable and easy to approach, albeit kind of lazy. She’s also a cat. Francine has...
FBI’s Norfolk, Richmond field offices arrest over 120 violent offenders this summer
NORFOLK, Va. — The FBI’s Norfolk and Richmond field offices announced 122 arrests of violent offenders as part of a nationwide crackdown called Operation Summer Heat. The initiative, which ran from June 24 to Sept. 20, targeted violent criminals and fugitives, dismantled gangs, and rescued child victims with the help...
Haunted Halloween trail now open at Virginia winery
Screams, chainsaws, and ritual chanting are just some of the sounds you'll hear coming from the woods at one of Virginia's newest Halloween scary spots — the Nefarious Haunt Experience.
How one Shockoe Slip spot tells Richmond’s restaurant story
Karri here, ready to take you on a brief history of Papi's space in Shockoe Slip. Why it matters: The building in the 1400 block of East Cary Street has a history of housing some fantastic Richmond restaurants. Flashback: In the mid-90s, Shockoe Slip was the dining destination neighborhood for...
Woman charged after bringing gun to Highland Springs HS
A 40-year-old Henrico woman faces charges after bringing a weapon to Highland Springs High School Oct. 8. The school's weapon's scanner detected the weapon in the possession of Apryl Lynn Washington at about 9:50 a.m., according to police. The woman was attending an event
