Dominion Energy prepared for potential outages
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Strong winds are expected Saturday following Friday’s flurries, with the First Alert Weather Team winds up to 35 mph and gusts up to 50 mph in the area. Dominion Energy says the utility is prepared for the weather event. “The number one cause of outages...
Richmond Raceway 2026: NASCAR’s Short Track Showdown
Richmond Raceway is set to deliver a high‑octane doubleheader in August 2026 that will spotlight the very best of short‑track racing. The action begins on August 14 with the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and ramps up with the NASCAR Cup Series night race on August 15. Known for...
Virginia Weather Alert: Temperatures Climb Into the 30s and 40s in Richmond Ahead of...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia is expected to see a modest warming trend heading into Valentine’s Day weekend, though periods of rain and snow remain possible across the Commonwealth from Feb. 14 through Feb. 20....
First Alert Forecast: Breezy & cold.
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Arctic air remains in place through Sunday. Tonight: Mostly clear & cold. Still breezy, winds gusting up to 30 mph. Lows near 11°. Wind chill near 0°. Sunday: Mostly sunny, breezy and very cold. 25mph wind gusts. , highs near 30°. Monday: Mostly sunny....
Night to Shine returns to Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Night to Shine RVA returned Friday, February 6, bringing another unforgettable prom experience to the Richmond area. The annual event, hosted by the Tim Tebow Foundation, celebrates people with special needs in the community. Four local churches are joined forces to create this year’s...
Remembering Bill Martin: 3 decades of Richmond history at The Valentine
The Valentine Museum honored Bill Martin's three-decade legacy as executive director with an open house celebration after his December death in a pedestrian crash.
StormTracker8: Very cold tonight, drip faucets; another cold day Sunday
Richmond, Va (WRIC) — For the remainder of this current weekend, Central Virginia will be under an Arctic Airmass, details below. We had some very impressive winds across the Commonwealth on Saturday. Tonight’s forecast for this Saturday night into Sunday morning, calls for clear skies, very cold temperatures,...
One person dead, one arrested following stabbing incident in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A woman was killed and a man was charged following a domestic assault involving a stabbing Saturday night in Powhatan County, authorities said. Deputies with the Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office were called to the 2000 block of Red Lane Road around 7:45 p.m. on Feb. 7 after receiving a report of a domestic...
Richmond re-extends feedback period for major zoning plan
Richmond has once again extended the feedback period on a citywide plan that looks to upgrade its outdated zoning ordinance and revamp the River City’s neighborhoods.
Maymont Mansion reopens after two-year preservation project
After nearly two years closed for preservation work, Maymont Mansion is set to reopen to the public, with a free open house and garden party scheduled for Saturday, March 21st, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event marks the completion of a major renovation effort tied to the broader Maymont 2025 initiative.

















