Carytown Watermelon Festival returns Aug. 9
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The 44th Annual Carytown Watermelon Festival Presented by Publix is back on this August!. On Sunday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the beloved festival returns with lots of fresh watermelon, live music on multiple stages, great food from vendors and Carytown restaurants, and lots to see and do.
Dairy Queen’s ‘Miracle Treat Day’ July 30 to benefit Children’s Hospital of Richmond
Dairy Queen's annual Miracle Treat Day (July 30) will help raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network, and locally the chain's 12 restaurants are partnering with Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU in support of children and families in the Richmond region. On
RPS 200 students attend first day of classes for the 2026–27 school year
Students at four elementary schools in Richmond Public Schools (RPS) are back hitting the books for the first day of school on Monday as part of the "RPS 200" schedule.
Ultimate Backpack Supply Drive returns in August
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The ninth annual Ultimate Backpack Supply Drive, presented by CoStar Group, returns in August to help students in Central Virginia ahead of the new school year. The event helps provide backpacks with supplies for thousands of K-12 students in Central Virginia. This year, organizers are planning..
Woman shot, injured in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom area
A woman was shot Sunday morning in Richmond's Shockoe Bottom area and is now recovering from non-life-threatening injuries.
This Virginia Discount Grocery Sells 36 Bags Of Name-Brand Chips For Just $5.99
Imagine grabbing 36 bags of your favorite name-brand chips for less than six bucks — that’s exactly the kind of deal waiting for you at Fresh to Frozen in Richmond, Virginia. Located at 7803 Midlothian Turnpike, this discount grocery store has become a go-to spot for budget-savvy shoppers across the area.
City of Richmond begins transfer of medical 911 calls to Richmond Ambulance Authority after...
The city of Richmond announced Monday that it has begun transferring all medical 911 calls to the Richmond Ambulance Authority (RAA) following a lengthy debate over how the two should handle such calls.
Rural Americans fight to keep local hospitals open amid closure fears
A new report flags 13 rural Virginia hospitals as at risk of closure — and 700 more across the U.S. face the same threat.
19-year-old arrested and charged in Richmond man’s death
HANOVER, Va. (WWBT) - A 19-year-old has been charged in the shooting death of a Richmond man in Hanover. On Sunday July 26, just before 11 a.m., Hanover deputies responded to the 11300 block of Pinhook Road, Rockville, Va., for an alleged suicide. When deputies arrived, they found a man...
Local advocates push to protect people experiencing homelessness after recent violence
After two people were stabbed in Richmond while they were sleeping outside, local homeless advocates are highlighting the vulnerability of people without housing and pushing to connect them with more resources.
