Richmond weekend guide: Watermelon Festival and Jazz Fest
Clear your schedule. Two of Richmond's best festivals are this weekend. Spoiler: They involve watermelon and jazz. 🖼️ Kick off the weekend on the VMFA lawn with the Sol Skool Arts Festival and drink specials. 6-8pm. Free. 🚚 Then head to First Fridays at the Virginia Museum of...
11 people displaced after house fire on Richmond’s southside
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Eleven people, including seven children, were displaced after a house fire on Pettus Road in Richmond’s Southside neighborhood Wednesday night. Fire officials said the blaze broke out around 9 p.m. Everyone inside the home got out safely. The American Red Cross is now assisting them.
Checking in on Hopewell after Virginia storm floods parts of the city
Cleanup continues across Hopewell after Tuesday's storm dumped more than 6 inches of rain in a short amount of time, leaving behind a significant mess.
Richmond viewers learned the benefits of puppy therapy
On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, two special guests and some puppies visited WRIC 8 News to talk about the benefits of puppy therapy. News anchors Delaney Hall and Rolynn Wilson were joined by Anna Wittel, owner of Mutti Dog Services, and Lindsey Paisley, executive director ofBeagles and Bentleys, who explained the benefits
Suspect sought in Chesterfield robbery, employee assaulted
Chesterfield Police are looking for a suspect in connection with a robbery Wednesday night where an employee was assaulted.
Richmond sees 3 violent crimes in 14 hours: ‘Worse and worse by the day’
Richmond's Major Crimes detectives were called to three violent crime scenes across the city within a 14-hour period Wednesday.
Governor Spanberger intervenes in $67B Dominion-NextEra merger
Gov. Spanberger intervenes in the $67B Dominion-NextEra merger, citing skepticism over benefits for Virginia families and businesses.
5 Unbelievable Acts of Heroism During the Civil War
When it comes to heroism, stories from the American Civil War often stand out. Some of the tales seem impossible, […]
Area code 804 is used up. What you need to know
The city of Richmond’s new 686 area code is now active as its longtime area code 804 runs out of numbers, the State Corporation Commission (SCC) confirmed on Wednesday.
Data centers in Virginia ordered to pay for transmission upgrades
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Virginia state regulators ordered data centers to cover the cost of power grid upgrades for the growing data center industry. This new development comes after Governor Abigail Spanberger’s administration got involved. Governor Spanberger’s administration sent a letter to regulators urging them
