Literary coach named Richmond Public Schools 2026 Teacher of the Year
Tiffany Sneed, a literacy coach at Fairfield Court Elementary School, was named Richmond Public Schools' 2026 Teacher of the Year on Wednesday.
Richmond, VA – Subfreezing Temps Overnight: Black Ice Possible for Morning Commute
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Richmond, VA – A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for much of central and southeastern Virginia through 9 a.m. Tuesday, as sub-freezing temperatures overnight are expected to cause a refreeze of...
Richmond job opportunities outpace major cities
The hottest job markets in the country aren't in major cities. Instead, smaller metro areas like Richmond look mighty at the moment, at least comparatively. Why it matters: Nationwide, the labor market is slowing down, particularly for white-collar professionals in tech-heavy cities, Axios' Emily Peck reports. By the...
December snow disrupts school divisions’ calendars
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Less than two weeks into December, students in Central Virginia are getting an early winter break as divisions grapple with weather-related closures. Two rounds of snow and icy road conditions continue to impact local school divisions across Central Virginia, with many schools delaying classes...
Richmond Snow Storm Totals: 3.5 inches fell at airport, higher west of I-95
Richmond recorded 3.5 inches of snow Monday with higher totals west of I-95. Crewe saw 7 inches in the winter storm.
Richmond Public Schools could lose valuable Southside site to land sale
A Richmond-based development group is attempting to strike a deal with the City of Richmond to buy land south of the James River for a mixed-use residential project — a move that could unwind a long-term lease benefitting Richmond Public Schools. In the final hour of the Richmond school...
Family honors Shawn Jackson on 21st birthday he never got to see
Two and a half years after Shawn Jackson was killed shortly after Huguenot High School's graduation, his family has created a tribute to mark a milestone he never got to see: his 21st birthday.
Hanover Sheriff major recalls 911 call that earned him a 2004 Valor Award
Valor RVA recognized 20 first responders representing law enforcement, fire and rescue, and emergency communications professionals at the Greater Richmond Convention Center Wednesday morning.
Spanberger taps Nick Donohue as Virginia’s next transportation secretary
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday tapped transportation expert Nick Donohue as Virginia’s next transportation secretary, selecting the VCU graduate to help steer her administration’s policies over the next four years. Spanberger’s pick comes as she pushes an agenda focused on improving affordability, expanding...
I-95 South shut down in Richmond after truck driver shot
All I-95 southbound lanes are closed in South Richmond after a truck driver was shot on the highway, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett.
