Richmond VA

Is Henrico’s air safe to breathe? DEQ, Lung Association clock ozone levels The late spring’s sun and warm temperature beckon residents outdoors but, beware: there’s a danger that is not visible. The past two weeks in Henrico have witnessed six yellow level ozone days,

Henrico is fast-tracking part of its $300 million water main project, with construction starting this summer — about two years ahead of schedule. Why it matters: The accelerated timeline reflects Henrico officials' urgency around having a backup to Richmond's water system, after last year's crisis left parts of the region without drinkable water for days.

VCU wants a stricter review process for its tenured faculty — and professors are pushing back. Why it matters: The university would be the first in Virginia to adopt the policy, which it says will help ensure tenured professors are being productive and encourage "more impactful research." Some educators argue the new policy will effectively end tenure at the school, lead to a "brain drain...

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) - A Virginia mother survived a triple shooting that killed two of her children, ages 18 and 14. As she mourns, police say her boyfriend is facing charges for allegedly opening fire following an argument. Tiffany Terry is facing the unimaginable, knowing two of her children...

Some restaurants you visit because they’re convenient, and others you seek out because they’re exceptional. Saucy’s Sit-Down Bar.B.Q. in Petersburg falls squarely in the second category, drawing barbecue lovers from across Virginia like moths to a delicious, smoky flame. Here’s a truth that needs acknowledging: driving for...

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - The Chesterfield County Police Department says a 50-year-old teacher faces charges after assaulting a student. Police say Jennifer Repole assaulted a boy at Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy on Harrowgate Road on April 6. “The employee will not return to the school division pending adjudication of...

The community is remembering Sadie Terry, the 14-year-old girl who police say was shot by her father last week and died over the weekend.

Eating dinner while a massive tank of sea life swims right next to your table is not something I knew I needed. But now I am spoiled. This Virginia restaurant went all in on the aquarium concept, and honestly, it works. The fish are huge and colorful, completely unbothered by the people staring at them between bites of food.

A 24-year-old man is charged with two counts of first-degree murder following a double homicide near a Walmart in Ashland last week.

HCA Virginia marked Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17) with both recognition and action, highlighted by top honors from Birth in Color RVA and a series of initiatives supporting mothers and families throughout Virginia. At Birth in Color’s annual Black Maternal Health Summit, HCA Virginia joined community leaders