Distracted driving law yields more citations, but families impacted still suffer
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Sam Allebaugh vividly remembers the day he crashed his dump truck into a car while texting, killing the woman driving. That was February 13, 2019, in Chesterfield County. "It just happened in a split second," said Allebaugh. As he drove, he was texting his girlfriend...
One Virginia City Issued Over 102,000 School-Zone Speeding Tickets Last Year
The automated school-zone cameras may not have slowed down many drivers, but they generated $6.4M in fines
This Virginia Vegan-Friendly Eatery Shows Plant-Based Dining Can Be Epic
Think plant-based food means bland bowls and boring salads? Roots Natural Kitchen in Richmond is here to prove that theory spectacularly wrong. Tucked into the vibrant VCU area at 939 W Grace St, this buzzing spot has turned healthy eating into an adventure that carnivores and vegans can actually agree on. With...
Plant-Based with Personality: Carytown’s Best Meat-Free Staples
Carytown has always been known for its personality, with thrift stores, murals, and restaurants that feel anything but generic. Recently, it’s also become a go-to area for vegetarian and vegan-friendly food that doesn’t feel like an afterthought. Dining choices that were once limited to side salads or one special...
Richmond residents are celebrating National Pizza Day in a big way
National Pizza Day is celebrated on February 9 with discounts and freebies at major pizza chains nationwide. Pizza is one of America's favorite foods. Many cities claim to have the best pizzas, including Chicago, Detroit, and New York. However, here is a list of some of Richmond's well-known pizzerias with bragging...
Fire breaks out at Chesterfield police precinct; station temporarily closed
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Chesterfield Fire and EMS is investigating a fire that erupted at the Chesterfield Police Department’s Falling Creek Station on Sunday morning. The fire was discovered by an officer who noticed smoke coming from the roof of the building located at 20 N. Providence Road off Midlothian...
Rescue dogs become ‘Puppy Bowl’ stars at Chester watch party
Operation Paws for Homes hosted a Puppy Bowl watch party in Chester to celebrate four of their dogs who appeared in the annual game.
Ground beef recall from Food Lion in Midlothian, Virginia
According to WTVR 8 News, Food Lion is recalling four varieties of in-store-prepared ground beef from its Midlothian store at the Genito Crossing Shopping Center due to potential contamination with small pieces of black rubber plastic gasket material.
New Richmond transportation director calls 2026 ‘year of the pedestrian’
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond has a newly established Department of Transportation and its director is calling 2026 the “year of the pedestrian.”. While the department has been in the works for a while, and was included in Mayor Dr. Danny Avula’s last budget, it finally got underway after a spike in pedestrian...
On the agenda: Richmond City Center, school board budget meetings
Below are details on upcoming public meetings in the cities of Richmond and Charlottesville and Chesterfield, Henrico and Hanover counties. Council is set to consider proposals to move forward with the City Center project. Two ordinances would declare three acres of city-owned real estate at 500 N. 10th St. as...
