Hanover planning board recommends restricting new smoke and vape shops
Hanover County looks set to be the next Central Virginia locality to limit new tobacco and hemp retailers, after its planning commission voted last Thursday to approve a zoning amendment tightening restrictions on where vape, smoke and hemp retailers can operate. Under the updated ordinance, new storefronts selling...
Where to find Richmond’s new harm-reduction vending machines
The city of Richmond installed its first public, harm-reduction vending machines last week, and plans to add more this year. Why it matters: The machines offer free, anonymous access to life-saving medical supplies 24/7, including Narcan, or naloxone, a drug that can quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
E. coli spikes at Richmond river spots
Half of the eight Richmond river stations the James River Association monitors were showing elevated levels of E. coli as of Friday. Why it matters: If you're planning to take a dip in the James during this rare dry and sunny week, you may want to wait — and then double-check river conditions before you go.
Richmond’s Marlboro sign: The roadside welcome only locals know
The "Marlboro sign" outside of Philip Morris' Richmond Manufacturing Center is one of the top landmarks that let locals know they're home, according to our unofficial reader poll. Why it matters: It's a fitting symbol for the city once known as "Tobacco Town USA." Yes, but: The sign just off...
George Woltz, creator of “Virginia is for Lovers” campaign, dies
George Woltz, former Richmond, Va. ad executive and creator of the “Virginia is for Lovers” campaign, died July 16 in Naples, Florida. He was 92. According to an obit, Woltz studied art at RPI (VCU) and went into the advertising business, eventually starting Martin and Woltz, and he led the creative team that...
Win tickets to Simple Plan, Gavin Adcock, Alison Krauss & Union Station at Allianz...
Enter for your chance to win two tickets to upcoming shows at Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront in Richmond!. Gavin Adcock — Thursday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Alison Krauss & Union Station — Friday, Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m. James Taylor & His All-Star Band — Monday, Sept....
Richmond’s Festival of Arts returns to Dogwood Dell for 68th year
Richmond's Festival of Arts celebrates its 68th anniversary at Dogwood Dell with Plunky and the Oneness Band performing at 8 p.m., continuing a beloved summer tradition of cultural performances.
First Alert Weather Day: Severe Storms possible this evening
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Active watches and warnings are set to expire overnight. 11:30 PM: Flash flood warnings will expire overnight and we will be left with mostly cloudy skies. 10:00 PM: Severe Thunderstorm Watch has now expired. 9:10 PM: Flood watch has now been trimmed to the Middle Peninsula...
Weather Week in Advance: Nationwide Heat Dome
WEATHER—The weather is starting to heat up across much of the country this week, with only slight chances for rain in some areas. A dangerous heat dome — with temperatures climbing into the 90's and even low 100's — should build over the central Great Plains and the Mississippi Valley in the coming days.
Forecast: Partly cloudy & muggy
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Noticeably less humid with lower rain chances all week. Tonight: Partly cloudy, chance of an Isolated shower or storm overnight. Lows in the low 70s. (Rain Chance 10%) Monday: Partly sunny. Chance of a shower in the morning. Better chance of a storm to the southwest...
