Recovery advocates offer message of hope to those struggling with alcohol
Two Central Virginians navigating addiction recovery are encouraging those facing substance abuse to walk hand-in-hand with them on a way forward, as part of April being National Alcohol Awareness Month.
American Idol alum kicks off Pocahontas State Park 2026 music series
Watch concerts at Pocahontas State Park from May through October. Past favorites will return, and there will be some first-timers playing at the Heritage Amphitheater. American Idol alum Carrie Brockwell kicks off the Pocahontas Premieres 2026 on May 9. Redneck Pool Party, with Brockwell's besties, her father and uncle, will warm up the crowd. Brockwell is fresh off her 2025 Josie Music Award...
Mechanicsville Marine and CrossFit gym owner gives back to those who helped him
Marine and Mechanicsville gym owner Dean Bennett is testing athletes’ strength and endurance to raise funds for a nonprofit that cares for wounded service members, veterans, and military families.
8News speaks with Nelson Brothers ahead of performance at Hopewell’s Beacon Theatre
Before their performance at Hopewell's Beacon Theatre Thursday evening, 8News spoke with American rock duo Matthew and Gunnar Nelson to get more insight into their musical journeys.
After string of deadly shootings and crashes, Henrico community marks Crime Victims’ Rights Week
After a series of deadly shootings and crashes across Central Virginia, community members gathered in Henrico County to mark National Crime Victims’ Rights Week alongside local law enforcement.
Two Virginia universities join forces to purchase new genomic sequencing machine
Virginia Tech and Virginia Commonwealth University are partnering on the purchase of a new genomic sequencing machine. Both universities say they can achieve more by sharing resources. The machine is called Illumina NovaSeq X Plus, and it untangles sequencing information from DNA or RNA samples. Scientists can use the data...
Man accused of pouring bleach on suits in Petersburg shop arrested
A man accused of causing thousands of dollars in damage by pouring bleach on merchandise in a Petersburg clothing store earlier this year has been arrested.
Arturo Saavedra named VCU’s permanent provost
VCU’s year-long search for a new second-in-command and chief academic officer has come to a close. Arturo Saavedra, VCU’s current interim provost, will take up the role permanently. The leadership change comes after the departure of former Provost Fotis Sotiropoulos last spring. Saavedra previously served as dean of...
Richmond Food News: April 23-29
Following a turning point in her life, Richmond chef Tye Hall began to reimagine her role in the food world. That shift has led her to like-minded collaborators, including Crozet-based culinary historian and storyteller Leni Sorenson. Last weekend, the duo hosted Fire & Memory, a sold-out dinner celebrating heritage, with more events to come. (Richmond magazine)
Drop off electronics, waste items at Richmond’s e-cycle event
Richmond residents looking to dispose of items and recycle paper and electronics safely will have an opportunity to do so next month.

















