Second man sentenced in killing of 8-year-old Hopewell girl
HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - A second man was found guilty on Thursday for his role in the shooting death of an 8-year-old Hopewell girl. P’Aris Moore was shot in the chest in a drive-by shooting while playing outside with her friends in December 2022. She later died at the hospital.
Henrico high-schoolers continue anti-ICE walkouts, while school administrators express concerns about disruption, safety
At J.R. Tucker High, more than 700 students staged a walkout against the recent actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Jan. 23. Other Henrico high schools followed suit, with a Feb. 13 protest at Glen Allen High bringing out nearly 1,000 students. And today (Feb.
Proposed law would ban livestreaming while driving in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -A new bill moving through Virginia’s General Assembly would make it illegal to livestream while behind the wheel. The aim is to crack down on distracted driving across the Commonwealth, but the proposed law could force a Virginia storm chaser to stop his work. Dylan Motley...
Jamari Taylor found guilty for the death of 8-year-old P’Aris Moore in Hopewell
Jamari Taylor has been found guilty for the death of 8-year-old P'Aris Moore.
Petersburg business owners say they’ve had zero customers come from new casino
One month the since much-anticipated casino opened in Petersburg, nearby business owners say they still haven't seen the new customers they were promised.
100-year sentence for murder of Henrico father killed near Byrd Park
Daquan Brunson sentenced to 100 years for killing Henrico father Wilson Negron near Richmond's Byrd Park. Second suspect got 72 years in prison.
Virginia magazine editor, 23, killed in hit-and-run while crossing street
Virginia Living editor Hope Cartwright, 23, was killed in Richmond hit-and-run while crossing downtown intersection. Suspect charged with felony.
Hot water back on for residents of Richmond’s Creighton Court neighborhood
Hot water has been restored after residents of 83 units within Richmond’s Creighton Court neighborhood experienced a loss in full hot water service for a period of time.
Dominion Energy Riverrock returns in May with changes
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - While construction continues on Brown’s Island, Dominion Energy Riverrock will have some changes to this year’s festival. Event organizers Sports Backers and Venture Richmond say the festival “will shift its 2026 footprint along the surrounding riverfront corridor, activating Tredegar Street,...
Ashland girl representing Team USA in roller skating international competition
All eyes on the winter Olympics now, but another young athlete is about to put central Virginia on the map. Alice Landrum is headed to Germany for an artistic roller skating competition.
