Beloved Midlothian bookstore turns 40
Midlothian Book Exchange is celebrating 40 years in business this month. Why it matters: Forty years is a lifetime for a small businesses, especially one that's proudly non-digital in our ever-growing digital world. State of play: The indie bookstore is helmed by mother-daughter team Dorryce Rudd and Caroline...
Richmond SPCA to host 24th annual Dog Jog, 5K and Block Party
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — 8News got a visit from two special guests on Thursday to talk about the Richmond SPCA’s 24th annual Dog Jog, 5K and Block Party happening next weekend. 8News anchor Madison Moore was joined by Dori McGuire, the director of communications for Richmond SPCA, alongside...
Richmond neighbors rattled after dozens of shots fired at celebration of life
A Henrico County man is facing charges after an incident involving multiple shooters at a Richmond park late Tuesday night. An eyewitness says it took place at a celebration of life.
RRHA celebrates first housing choice voucher program recipient to purchase new home
One Richmonder is seeing her lifelong dream of becoming a homeowner finally come true thanks to a unique partnership between Richmond’s housing authority and a local advocacy organization.
Great Moments In Brewing:100-Year Old Beer Cave Discovered In Iowa
Back in 2024 Iowa Main Street Investments, acquired an old brewery in the small town of Cascade two years ago. And while renovating the building, learned that it sat upon a “beer cave” that has hidden away for more than a century. Underground beer caves were common at...
‘Heartbreaking tragedy’ in Petersburg after child shot to death
Petersburg Police are investigating the death of a 6-year-old girl who was shot late March 10 at Petersburg East Apartments, and authorities believe she may have been injured after getting her hands on a loaded gun. According to a statement March 11, officers went to the apartment in the 2300 block of Navajo Court...
Mid-Atlantic Weather: Severe Storms Could Bring Tornado Threat to Virginia-North Carolina Monday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Richmond, Virginia – Residents across Virginia and North Carolina could face severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and tornadoes Monday as a powerful storm system pushes toward the...
Avula’s budget proposal prioritizes affordable housing, community wellbeing in Richmond
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula introduced his fiscal year 2027 budget proposal on Wednesday, saying it prioritizes making housing more affordable, boosting the city's economy and investing in community wellbeing and safety.
Forum in Richmond addresses causes and solutions for gun violence
Community leaders in Richmond are calling on families to take a proactive role in addressing gun violence after a series of shootings in Central Virginia.
Richmond details $4.1M winter storm response
The city just dropped an after-action report on its response to the winter storms that crippled the region in January and early February. Why it matters: The storms provided the city with the first real test of the emergency response hub it created after the water crisis, and it largely worked, the report found.
