8News chats with Shyndigz about new 24/7 self-serve refrigerated dessert lockers
8News sat down with a special guest from Shyndigz on Thursday to learn more about the bakery's new refrigerated lockers.
In rare move, SCC orders three in-person hearings for NextEra-Dominion merger case
The State Corporation Commission has ordered additional chances for the public to officially testify in the case to approve or reject the proposed $67 billion NextEra-Dominion merger, Virginia regulators said Thursday. In addition to the three days for telephonic testimony already planned at the beginning of the case,
Richmond’s Slay Burgers received 4 violations during its last routine health inspection
Slay Burgers, located at 22 W. Brookland Park Blvd., Richmond, VA 23222, received 4 violations from the Virginia Department of Health on May 5, 2026. Slay Burgers recently opened a second location at 12519 Route 1, Chester, VA 23831 on July 28, 2026, just a month before it was inspected on August 28, 2026, with only 2
Seniors push Hopewell council to pass tax relief
Senior citizens in Hopewell encouraged City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 8 to pass proposed real-estate tax relief that they say will keep them from the possibility of losing their houses. Council originally planned to hold a public hearing on the proposed exemptions but at the last minute was forced to push it to the nex
The Dump to close all locations outside Virginia
NORFOLK, Va. — Retailer The Dump announced it is closing its locations outside Virginia, a move that will leave it with two remaining stores in Norfolk and Richmond. A notice sent to Home News Now said the retailer is closing its Atlanta, Tempe, Arizona, Chicagoland, Houston and Dallas locations. According to its websi
Dominion employees, Virginia residents speak out on proposed merger
Virginia's Lieutenant Governor is taking the debate over a proposed utility merger on the road, and residents in Richmond had plenty to say about what the deal could mean for their wallets.
‘Electricity isn’t a luxury:’ Richmond crowd speaks out at Lt. Gov. Hashmi’s energy listening...
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The proposed merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy dominated conversation Wednesday at a town hall hosted by Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi. The event marked the third stop on what Hashmi is calling her “Energy Cost Listening Tour.” She was joined on stage by a few...
Richmond family pleads for answers 4 years after Fairfield Court murder
More than 4 years after her sister was murdered, a Richmond mother says the grief has not faded — and something as simple as a doorbell can bring it all rushing back.
Henrico comes alive with jazz at Deep Run Park
Richmond-based jazz musician Chan Hall brought his music to Deep Run Park on Sept. 6 for Jazz in the Park, a free community event hosted by Henrico County. The event, held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., gave attendees an opportunity to experience live jazz in an outdoor setting while learning more about Hall’s work as a musici
Richmond has ‘zero’ preventative school maintenance, internal auditor says
Richmond Schools internal auditor says the district has "literally zero" preventative maintenance, possibly contributing to mold closures at two elementary schools.
