Virginia motor carrier with over 300 trucks to convert to Swift Transportation
A Richmond, Virginia-headquartered trucking company will transition into operating as part of Swift Transportation later this month, company officials say. On January 14, 2026, Abilene Motor Express leadership announced that the company “will be transitioning into the Swift Transportation business as part of a...
Chesterfield Sheriff Leonard declines interest in VADOC director position under Gov.-elect Spanberger
When asked by Democratic Gov.-elect Spanberger's administration about his interest in the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) director position, Chesterfield County Sheriff Karl Leonard reportedly declined.
Police: Juvenile shot in Hopewell
HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - The Hopewell police department is investigating after a juvenile was shot. According to police, Hopewell Telecommunications got a call just after 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, about a juvenile who had been shot. Once on scene, police found a 17-year-old male who had a non-life-threatening...
Billboards slam Richmond zoning plan as “neighborhood nightmare”
A group led by a fiery former city councilman has launched a billboard campaign opposing Richmond's sweeping zoning rewrite called Code Refresh. Why it matters: It's already prompted a response from former Mayor Stoney, who called it "peak NIMBYism," shorthand for "Not in My Backyard." Driving the news: The Richmond...
Vigil planned for Semmes Avenue hit-and-run victim
A neighbor is organizing a vigil to honor 26-year-old Kristin Tolbert, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Semmes Avenue less than two weeks ago, as police continue searching for the driver.
Groom, 91, and Bride, 90, Finally Have Dream Wedding After 70 Years of Marriage
An elderly couple finally got to walk down the aisle — seven decades after they first said “I do.” Harold Pugh, 91, and Frances Pugh, 90, recently marked their 70th wedding anniversary. To celebrate, their friends and family organized a vow renewal ceremony — the wedding they never had — according to the Richmond,...
First Alert Weather Day for snow Sunday
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - There’s no concrete forecast, only that snow is *possible* according to the latest data. Regardless of how this storm develops, it will be cold enough for snow. Highs on Sunday only in the low to mid 30s. Different Models:. Our two major long-range models are...
Richmond, VA Weather Alert Now: Brief Warm-Up Ends, Colder and Windy by Thursday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Virginia — A soft, mild air mass lingers this morning across central Virginia, but it won’t last long. Clouds drift overhead, the air feels unusually gentle for mid-January, and for a few hours, winter...
5 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Richmond, Virginia to Try
Richmond’s Tex-Mex restaurants offer a delightful mix of tradition, creativity, and local charm. A cherished local gem, El Tapatio is known for its vibrant and festive atmosphere. The menu features authentic Mexican cuisine with signature dishes like Molcajete Con Variedad De Carnes and Ceviche de Pescado. The...
Make a visit to Pinky’s in Richmond with Eat It, Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. -- We love visiting with chefs and learning about local restaurants, and we aren't the only ones at CBS 6 who love to eat! Our friends Scott and Robey from the Eat It, Virginia podcast want to bring you along!. We're excited to introduce a new series called...
