Volunteers step in when residents can no longer manage home repairs
The residents of a split-level in North Springfield have significant health issues and are no longer able to take care of their home. So, volunteers with the Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA) stepped up on April 25 to make needed repairs. ACCA is a coalition of local churches that...
Salvation Army’s ‘Center of Hope’ aims to double shelter capacity in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Salvation Army is working to transform its Chamberlayne Avenue location into the “Center of Hope,” a $15.5 million project designed to curb homelessness in the Richmond area. “The Center of Hope is not just renovating the building, we are providing hope to individuals...
Wilson Lee Interiors opens new Glen Allen studio
Wilson Lee Interiors, a luxury interior design and construction firm, officially opened its newly relocated studio recently with a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception attended by clients, partners and community leaders. The firm is led by principal designer Angela Wilson Lee and chief of construction Annorie Lee. The move was
New parking decals for Richmond Fan residents
New parking decals for residents who live in the Fan restricted parking district will go on sale Monday.
Governor Spanberger to mark 100 Days in office with events in Roanoke and Richmond
Governor Abigail Spanberger will mark 100 days in office on Monday, April 27, with events planned in Roanoke and Richmond. During these events, Spanberger is expected to highlight her Affordable Virginia Agenda, a package of bills focused on addressing housing, health care and energy costs. The agenda was first introduced by the governor and the General Assembly in December.
Henrico official among 19 statewide honored by Virginia attorney general
A Henrico County victim services specialist is among 19 public servants statewide to be honored by Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones as part of the 2026 Unsung Heroes Awards. Ashley Crews, of the Henrico County Victim Witness program (part of the Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney's office), was
Virginia’s Historic 1920s Theatre Is A Nostalgic Richmond Gem Selling Affordable Movie Tickets
At one spot in Richmond, Virginia, you can still see movies with the old-world setting of balconies and a gilded proscenium arch. Opened in 1928, the Byrd Theatre is a piece of early cinematic glamor preserved in Virginia's city of diverse culture and award-winning breweries. When you step inside, you'll see an auditorium that looks largely the same as when it was...
Man sentenced for deadly Scott’s Addition fight
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Nico Rivera, the man involved in a deadly fight in Scott’s Addition in 2024, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday. The sentence is the maximum Rivera could have faced after a plea deal in October. Rivera spoke to the court Monday for the first time, asking for forgiveness, but the judge did not sympathize.
A late frost just crushed Mid-Atlantic wineries’ 2026 crop
A brutal frost just wiped out swaths of this year's grape crop across Virginia and Maryland — dealing a major blow to the region's fast-growing wine industry. Why it matters: A late-April freeze killed fragile buds, slashing yields for wineries big and small — with millions of dollars in losses and fewer local bottles hitting shelves in the future.
Virginia woman shares her secret to longevity on her 102nd birthday
Vida Spencer celebrated her 102nd birthday at Watercrest Senior Living in Moseley. She credits her long life to her faith and eating sweets.

















