Virginia pushes back as Dominion Energy seeks another rate increase
Dominion Energy bills are rising for Virginia customers, and the utility is seeking another rate hike as a merger with NextEra Energy awaits SCC approval.
Leaving Dogs Outside in Cold Weather in Virginia: What the Law Actually Requires
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! You might assume that a dog with a doghouse and a full water bowl is automatically safe from the law once temperatures drop. In Virginia, that assumption can cost you your pet, a court date, and up to a year in jail. Leaving dogs outside in co
These 8 Virginia Bakeries Serve Fresh Cinnamon Rolls Worth Waking Up Early For
A warm cinnamon roll straight from the oven has a way of making an early alarm feel worth it. Virginia has a surprising number of bakeries that turn out fresh, gooey rolls with real care, from small-town shops to busy city cafes. Some sell out by mid-morning, so the early...
Residents describe confusion after sewage backup forces Perry Street Lofts evacuation
The city said by law, a building without water has to be tagged and residents should evacuate. Management then posted a mandatory evacuation notice for the entire property.
Five Rooms Of Used Books And Two Resident Cats Make This Virginia Bookstore Hard...
Some bookstores just make you want to stay a while, and this one has that effect the moment you walk through the door. It’s tucked into a Richmond neighborhood full of character, with the kind of storefront that begs a second look. Inside, five rooms of used books wind...
Chesterfield’s answer to more traffic: roundabouts
Chesterfield's explosive population growth has had a surprising side effect that drivers love to hate: more roundabouts. Why it matters: The county has added nearly 37,000 people since 2020 , putting more pressure on a road network already struggling with congestion in some of its fastest-growing areas. County spokespe
Mental health experts say prisoners need care after the trauma of incarceration
Six years ago, Radio IQ shared the story of Rojai Fentress – a man who, at 15, was pulled out of school, handcuffed and accused of a murder he did not commit. He had no criminal record and refused a plea bargain that would have kept him behind bars for five years, insisting he was not guilty. The judge gave him 53 year
Exclusive: Richmond has more empty apartments — and rising rents
There are a lot of apartments sitting empty in metro Richmond, per new vacancy data the CoStar Group shared exclusively with Axios. Why it matters: Richmond has more apartments available after a record building boom, but that hasn't solved the region's housing crisis — especially for renters who can't afford the new su
SNAP benefit theft strains Virginia families, new technology could help
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) — Kassandra Johnson wants to warn others after she says her SNAP benefits were gone within hours of being deposited. “They were gone by 12 a.m. As soon as they dropped, they were gone,” Johnson said. Johnson says her household consists of her and her...
First Alert Forecast: Dangerously hot with isolated storms Wednesday
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Very hot and humid through Friday. FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for a heat index above 105°. FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS Thursday and Friday also include a severe storm threat. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, hot and humid. Highs in the upper 90s but humidity...
