The everyday Richmond horrors only locals understand
A viral social media trend has people listing their "top five horror movies," except they're actually everyday situations jokingly framed as your personal cinematic nightmares. Why it matters: Richmond doesn't have a Freddy Krueger, but it has a Lombardy Kroger — so we had to get in on it. Here are our top five (local
VDH: Rabid raccoon found in Richmond’s Church Hill neighborhood
A raccoon near the 300 block of North 25th Street in Richmond's Church Hill neighborhood recently tested positive for rabies, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop
At Love’s Public Kitchen Mike Lindsey, co-owner of Lindsey Food Group (LFG), wanted a more approachable menu. The inspiration came from his wife and LFG co-owner Kim Love-Lindsey who is from Southern California. After her father Robert Love beat his battle with cancer the couple honored him with the restaurant.
Where Richmond can see “The Odyssey” on a premium screen
If you're hoping to see Christopher Nolan 's "The Odyssey" as the director intended, you may want to start looking at train schedules: the closest theater showing it is in King of Prussia, Pa. Why it matters: That's more than 250 miles and at least five hours from Richmond. State of play: King of Prussia Regal is one o
Columbia Gas of Virginia holds grand opening ceremony for new Staunton Operations Center
CHESTER, VA (Rocktown Now) — Today, July 23, 2026, Columbia Gas of Virginia held a grand opening ceremony, officially cutting the ribbon on its new Operations Center in Staunton. The facility reportedly accommodates more than 70 employees. The center features a modern warehouse and a drive-through warehouse loading lan
Richmond Flying Squirrels owner amends defamation lawsuit, alleges false statements in memo to city...
A Richmond Flying Squirrels owner has amended his defamation lawsuit against a Diamond District developer and his company, adding allegations that they made false statements about him in an April 8 memo sent to city officials.
‘Be present while you’re behind the wheel’: Chesterfield Police hold traffic blitz on Hull...
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Behind a LIDAR device, Corporal Lucas Curtis keeps an eye out for drivers speeding along Hull Street Road as part of the Chesterfield County Police Department’s latest traffic blitz. Corporal Curtis is no stranger to this stretch where he’s seen drivers reach speeds in the...
State finds SwimRVA should have been licensed before 9-year-old drowned • Local students take...
State finds SwimRVA should have been licensed before 9-year-old King Overton drowned SwimRVA was required to obtain a license to operate a "child day program" from the Virginia Department of Education’s Superintendent but it did not, according to an email from a VDOE spokesperson.
Cracker Barrel is closing 16 restaurants and selling a chain
Cracker Barrel is making some big menu-sized changes. But don't panic, your roadside hashbrown casserole isn't going anywhere. Instead, the restaurant chain is slimming down behind the scenes by selling off its Maple Street Biscuit Company business, closing 16 Maple Street locations, and cashing in
Richmond weekend events: Bob Dylan, pro wrestling and beer fest
Bob Dylan is coming to town, pigs are getting popsicles and pro wrestling returns to Dogwood Dell. Here's what to do around Richmond this weekend. 🏓 Talk about shooting your shot: The Veil in Scott's Addition has beer pong speed dating. 7-9pm. $23. 💨 Bob Dylan is performing at...
