Severe storms and tornadoes possible across Tri-Cities today
The forecast for Petersburg and the surrounding area for Aug. 20 is scattered strong to severe thunderstorms, possibly numerous. They may develop across the outlook area in the afternoon into the evening, according to National Weather Service's (NWS) Wakefield office. The most likely timing for the severe storm potenti
This husky might be Houdini’s reincarnation: “We were dying laughing”
Richmond, Virginia - Dogs belong inside their kennels, not on top! When Virginia's Richmond Animal Care & Control team went in to check on their furry charge, they discovered that their husky had made a break for it. Instead of being in her crate, this escape artist was sitting on top! "Staff walked in to find Maya cas
Severe storms possible by evening
Scattered storms will increase from mid-afternoon through the evening. Severe storms are possible with strong wind gusts.
Chesterfield bucks Richmond-area trend with lower-density plan
Chesterfield expects to add more than 100,000 residents by 2050. But its proposed long-term plan calls for less residential density countywide, not more. Why it matters: Chesterfield's approach to growth stands out in the region. While Richmond and Henrico have explored adding more housing in neighborhoods and commerci
Richmond VegFest to return to Byrd Park for 23rd year
Pumpkin spice and everything nice! An un-beet-able event celebrating all things vegetables is returning to Byrd Park this fall.
HOTPANTS finds its sound in Richmond rock scene
In a city full of creativity and booming artistry, Richmond rock band HOTPANTS has spent the last few years finding their place in the city’s music scene, pulling inspiration from classic rock, indie and psychedelic music. Although they gather ideas from a multitude of places, the band agrees that...
Chesterfield receives federal funding for railroad crossing improvements
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - A dangerous railroad crossing in the heart of Chester will soon be getting much-needed improvements in the future. Chesterfield was awarded roughly $2.3 million to jumpstart improvements to the railroad crossings at Curtis and West streets through the Department of Transportation’s Federal-St
14 Richmond-area restaurants named after women
Richmond and the surrounding areas have their share of restaurants with creative names, and some of them are directly tied to women. Those are the places where a woman’s name is not only hidden in the recipes. The name is also written on the sign.
Future of historic Varina site: ‘Like the rediscovery of Jamestown all over again’ •...
Future of historic Varina site: ‘Like the rediscovery of Jamestown all over again’ Julian Charity couldn’t contain his excitement earlier this year when a ground-penetrating radar scan returned evidence of 18th century buildings just steps away from the historic 153-year-old Varina on the
Man charged after Richmond man stabbed to death in Gilpin Court
A Chesterfield man has been charged in a fatal stabbing in Richmond's Gilpin Court last month, according to RPD.
