Virginia War Memorial honors Persian Gulf War veterans during reunion
The Virginia War Memorial hosted veterans from the Persian Gulf War, as well as their families and other supporters, on Saturday, March 21, for a first-of-its-kind reunion at the memorial.
♻️ Free Hazardous Waste & Paper Shredding Day – March 28
Hanover County is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Recycling and Paper Shredding Event on Saturday, March 28, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM at the Mechanicsville Convenience Center (7427 Verdi Lane, Mechanicsville, VA).
March 23, 1775: Patrick Henry’s ‘Give Me Liberty of Give Me Death’ speech
On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry signaled the coming revolution during his impassioned plea to the Second Virginia Convention at St. John’s church in Richmond.
Volunteers help finish home for wounded Army veteran in Mechanicsville
An Army veteran severely wounded in Iraq is one step closer to receiving the keys to his new home just in time for America's 250th birthday, thanks to the help of community members and volunteers on Saturday.
Man dies after being hit twice on Chesterfield road
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - The Chesterfield County Police Department is investigating a deadly crash Monday after a man was struck twice on a Chesterfield County road. Officers were called to the crash scene at the intersection of Newbys Bridge Road and Newbys Mill Drive at 5:21 a.m. “Upon arrival, officers...
Deadly collision at LaGuardia impacts flights at RIC
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT/AP) - A deadly collision between a jet and a fire truck canceled flights from Richmond International Airport to LaGuardia Airport on Monday. An RIC official says there were 20 flights between RIC and LaGuardia scheduled for Monday. As of 8:30 a.m., 11 of those flights had been canceled.
On the agenda: budgets, cybersecurity and real estate taxes
Below are details on upcoming public meetings in Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico counties and the cities of Richmond, Charlottesville and Petersburg. Council is set to hold another budget work session to discuss the latest spending plan proposed by Mayor Danny Avula. 4 p.m. Monday. Council chambers, 2nd floor....
Passengers flying to RIC from Atlanta ‘banded together’ in long security lines
CBS News reports more than 11.5 percent of TSA agents nationwide called out on Saturday when they failed to receive a second paycheck.
BAPTIST HISTORY: James B. Taylor preached on evangelism and doctrine
Baptists are at their best when they emphasize both evangelism and doctrine. "And so were the churches established int he faith and increased in number daily" (Acts 16:5). James B. Taylor is an example of a man who did both well. Although forgotten today, he was an important Baptist leader in the 19th century.
Richmond organizations plan spring break events to address youth gun violence
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Local organizations are using spring break to raise awareness about gun violence and how it affects youths. The efforts follow several recent shootings have involved young victims. Taylor Paul and Chenice Brown both lead nonprofits aimed at changing the younger generations. League for Safer...
