Virginia–North Carolina Weather Alert: Richmond Mid-January Winter Pattern Holds Jan. 15–21
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Richmond, Virginia – A steady mid-January winter pattern is expected to continue across Virginia and North Carolina beginning Thursday, bringing temperatures consistent with this time of year and periodic...
Officials move forward with new regulations that will force residents to change shopping habits:...
"The tax was a motivating factor for me to stop using [them]." Officials move forward with new regulations that will force residents to change shopping habits: 'The only tool we have' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Neighbors lose everything in Chester apartment fire: ‘Everything’s gone’
More than 40 people are without a home and most of their belongings after a large early-morning fire destroyed a Chester apartment building Thursday.
Petersburg sees drastic drop in gun-related homicides over past 3 years: report
Gun-related homicides among the most impacted communities in Virginia are decreasing the most drastically in the city of Petersburg, according to a new state report.
Shyndigz will soon offer 24/7 dessert in Richmond
Richmond's Shyndigz to launch 24/7 refrigerated vending machine with cake slices, pies and other sweet treats.
‘It’s hard to trust:’ Richmond businesses reflect on water crisis one year later
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - One year after a water crisis forced many Richmond businesses to shut down, local restaurant owners are still feeling the financial impact and remain concerned about it happening again. Samuel Veney, co-owner of Philly Vegan, said his restaurant couldn’t operate during the crisis, because they...
Calls for action pour in after third pedestrian killed in Richmond within two weeks
Some Richmond residents are shaken by the city's latest deadly pedestrian crash -- the third they've seen in only a week and a half.
Chesterfield apartment fire traps people on balconies, displaces 40
A massive fire at a Chesterfield apartment building trapped residents on balconies, injured 2 people and displaced 40 residents early Thursday.
Mama J’s Market is finally open in Jackson Ward
Why it matters: Richmonders can now grab-and-go most of the Mama J's dishes they know and love, daily. Driving the news: Mama J's Market soft opened last week on the corner of Clay and 1st streets, just two doors down from its namesake Southern food restaurant. The market will be...
Patti LaBelle is coming to Richmond, Virginia
Singer and actress Patti LaBelle is coming to the Altria Theater in Richmond, Virginia, for one performance on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The "Godmother of Soul" will be joined by special guest R&B and soul singer-songwriter Leela James.

















