Officer injured, passenger arrested after alleged assault at RIC
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - An officer suffered a minor injury Tuesday morning while trying to detain an unruly passenger at Richmond International Airport. According to airport officials, Richmond International Airport Police responded to Gate B3 at 9:37 a.m. for a “disturbance” involving two passengers. “The officers...
Girl stabbed, shots fired during fight in Richmond, Crime Insider sources say
A girl was stabbed in the back of her head during an incident that also involved gunfire Tuesday night in Richmond, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett.
Henrico neighbors want addiction recovery home gone amid safety concerns
Virginia Commonwealth University is investigating multiple reports of alleged hazing by a fraternity that the school does not officially recognize. Francine, a cat living at a Lowe's in Richmond, went missing last month and was found at a distribution center in North Carolina over the weekend. Attorney general...
Virginia Chicken Chains That Locals Say Deserve The Hype
Virginia knows fried chicken. From coastal spots to city favorites, the state has become a serious destination for anyone who loves crispy, juicy, perfectly seasoned poultry. Locals have their go-to places, the ones they visit again and again because the food is just that good. Here are some chicken chains across...
RACC receives its biggest donation ever from Team Tommie plates
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond Animal Care and Control received its largest donation ever from Team Tommie memorial license plates — $136,590, which will help save animals across Virginia. Tommie the pit bull was tied to a pole and set on fire at Abner Park in Richmond. The community...
One dead, three injured in head-on collision in Hanover
HANOVER, Va. (WWBT) - One person died and three others were injured in a head-on collision Tuesday morning in Hanover, according to deputies. The crash occurred just after 7:30 a.m. on Verdon Road when two vehicles collided head-on, investigators said. One driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The other...
Virginia Attorney General candidates set for October debate in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — The candidates for Virginia Attorney General are getting ready for a debate at the University of Richmond in October. According to the university, incumbent Jason Miyares and Democratic challenger Jay Jones are scheduled to a debate on Thursday, Oct. 16 at the Modlin Center for the Arts Camp...
St. Mary’s Hospital to add 8 stories of critical care to address growing demand
Tuesday marked a milestone for Bon Secours and Henrico’s St. Mary’s Hospital as the health system broke ground on a $370 million expansion off Bremo Road.
VSU student finds solace after killing prompts lockdown: ‘Protect your peace’
A fatal shooting at Virginia State University led to a campus lockdown, while students like Bernard Boone find ways to maintain peace amid the tragedy.
Police searching for suspect after man shot during argument in Petersburg
Petersburg police are searching for a man in connection to a recent shooting during an argument that left a man dead.
