Richmond poet B Lovee creates Peace Pod to help prioritize mental health
Richmond poet B Lovee created the Peace Pod, a mobile wellness sanctuary offering light therapy, aromatherapy and digital detox to help combat community burnout.
Richmond International Airport plans major security checkpoint consolidation
Richmond International Airport officials announced plans to consolidate the airport’s two security checkpoints into one large checkpoint as part of a major renovation project.
Missing 63-year-old Charles City man last seen at Richmond bus stop could be in...
A 63-year-old Charles City County man who was last seen at a Richmond bus station just before Thanksgiving could be in danger, per authorities.
LIST: Central Virginia schools delayed due to icy weather
Multiple Central Virginia school districts will delay their openings on Tuesday due to forecasted wintry weather and icy conditions.
Richmond power bills will rise by double digits in January
Most Richmonders' power bills will go up by more than $11 a month starting in January. Why it matters: It's the first of two increases that will raise locals' power bills over the next two years. State of play: Last week, the State Corporation Commission okayed a monthly increase of...
Richmond delegate proposes bill to ban ICE agents from wearing masks
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Virginia state lawmakers will consider legislation requiring law enforcement officers show their faces during operations. House Bill 7, sponsored by Delegate Mike Jones (D-HD77) prohibits certain state and federal law-enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings. Jones said the...
First-graders save teacher’s life when she starts choking in Virginia classroom
Three first-graders at Lakeview Elementary School in Colonial Heights became unlikely heroes when they sprang into action to save their teacher's life after she started choking on food.
Portion of I-95 in Virginia shut down following tractor-trailer crash
VIRGINIA — A tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 95 South in Chesterfield County has led to multiple lane closures and traffic backups for miles. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) reported the incident occurred Monday afternoon near Woods Edge Road. As of 3:44 p.m., the left and center southbound...
Richmond and Henrico Health Officials Urge Residents to Get Tested and Take Preventative Steps...
On December 1, 2025, the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) recognized World AIDS Day. The districts encouraged residents to focus on preventative care, HIV testing, and treatment. Recent data from the Virginia Department of Health shows that Richmond City and Henrico County have the second and third...
Audit: Richmond still has 130 unfixed problems in City Hall
Most of Richmond's highest-risk problems remain unresolved — and overdue for fixing, according to a new report from the city auditor. Why it matters: Mayor Avula campaigned on cleaning up City Hall's messes . But the backlog's scale shows how slow that work might be to finish. The big picture: Richmond has closed 31...
