This Day in History: Arthur Ashe passes away at 49
(WDBJ) - February 6, 1993:. Tennis star and Richmond native Arthur Ashe passed away at the age of 49. He died from HIV complications stemming from a blood transfusion received during heart surgery. Ashe was the first Black man to win Wimbledon. He also devoted his life humanitarian and educational...
Hopewell, Richmond County sheriff’s offices continue ICE collaboration after Spanberger’s state law enforcement agencies...
Hopewell Sheriff's Office and Richmond County Sheriff's Office are still working with U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) after Gov. Abigail Spanberger's (D) recent directive ordering state law enforcement agencies to terminate their ICE agreements.
Parties are going phoneless to bring back the old days
The new way to party is the old way to party: Phoneless. Why it matters: It's an up-and-coming trend tapping into a growing, multi-generational resistance to always being online, and Ern Weaver brought it to Richmond. State of play: The idea for phoneless Richmond events started early last year, when...
Accomplished sculptor Leslie Bolling’s grave uncovered at Henrico cemetery
A decades-long mystery at Woodland Cemetery in Henrico has finally been solved with the discovery of Leslie Bolling's grave, an artist whose work graces some of America's most prestigious museums.
Before dawn in rural Virginia, Buddhist monks’ ‘Walk for Peace’ draws crowds seeking hope
Before sunrise in Ruther Glen, a quiet prayer led by Buddhist monks on the Walk for Peace draws supporters searching for hope and renewal.
d’Annam Restaurant brings Vietnamese flavors to Richmond area
A new restaurant has opened its doors in Henrico County's West End, bringing authentic Vietnamese flavors with French culinary techniques to the area.
Richmond Food News: Feb. 5-11
As ICE activity escalates, Richmond’s food and beverage businesses are refusing to stay neutral. From closing their doors in protest to raising tens of thousands of dollars through One Big Beautiful Raffle and donating proceeds from special menu items, proprietors across the city are turning fear into action and...
Watch: Conversations on Virginia’s energy future
On Thursday, February 12 at 8:00am ET, Axios Live will host an event in Richmond, Va., looking at the path forward for Virginia's rapidly shifting energy landscape. Axios senior energy and climate editor Chuck McCutcheon and local Richmond reporter Sabrina Moreno will host conversations with policymakers and business...
Former House of Delegates candidate pleads guilty to misusing COVID-19 business loans
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - A Chesterfield woman pled guilty on Thursday to making false claims to steal from multiple COVID-19 relief programs. According to court documents, from about May 12, 2020, through at least March 18, 2021, Sheila C. Bynum-Coleman, 54, filed for and received at least nine COVID-19 Paycheck...
Over 150 Virginia schools recognized for cardiac emergency preparedness
Over 150 Virginia schools have been recognized for their cardiac emergency preparedness as of this week a program training non-medical staff in CPR and AED use.
