Some businesses in Henrico incorrectly charging plastic bag tax after Richmond adopts ordinance
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - Multiple chain stores in Henrico County are incorrectly charging customers a 5-cent plastic bag tax, despite the county having no such ordinance in place. Henrico County business inspectors visited stores after receiving complaints from residents shopping at Walmart, CVS and Dollar Tree...
CBS 6 investigation helps Virginia woman get $2,000 DMV tax refund
Virginia DMV customer spent two years fighting for $1,968 tax refund after agency error. CBS 6 investigation helped resolve the case within days.
LIST: Richmond’s best animal moments of 2025
What better way to bring in the new year than to recap the best moments of Richmond's favorite animal celebrities?
Hayden Christensen Appears at GalaxyCon Richmond 2026
Hayden Christensen is coming to GalaxyCon Richmond! ⭐️ He is appearing Friday + Saturday. This is a limited-engagement experience, so don’t miss out!. Get your Ultimate Star Wars Fan Package (FRIDAY ONLY) to avoid the Saturday lines!. It includes:. ⚔️ 1 in-person autograph (any item) 📸...
Mayor Avula addresses pedestrian safety after fatal crash that killed Bill Martin
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Dr. Mayor Danny Avula is taking action to make intersections safer after a fatal crash that killed Valentine director Bill Martin. In a press release sent on Dec. 31, the mayor addresses how close to city hall this happened. “A place (City Hall) that thousands of...
‘Why would they do that?’: Richmond mother left $900 in the hole after Department...
The Virginia Department of Social Services (DSS) issued a Richmond mother a check for temporary assistance and took the money back a week later, the mother says she still doesn't know why.
‘Remember me well’: Friends and family of Harveys keep their memory alive through music,...
Over the past two decades, friends and family of the Harveys have kept their memory alive through music, a toy store and giving back to the community. The family of four was murdered in their Woodland Heights home on New Year's Day in 2006.
VCU Health welcomes first babies of 2026: ‘Unforgettable start to the year’
VCU Health shared photos of the babies born on New Year's Day in its downtown Richmond medical center.
Virginia has 12 bakeries where homemade pies have become a local tradition
There is something about a slice of pie in Virginia that tastes like home and history at once. Across small towns and lively neighborhoods, these bakeries keep family recipes alive while welcoming you like an old friend. You will find flaky crusts, seasonal fillings, and stories baked right in. Come...
Virginia colleges, universities projected to lose $23 million in revenue due to visa, application...
Due to international student visa bans and issues with applications, a new study indicates that Virginia is facing a projected $23 million revenue loss in the 2025-26 year compared to the fall of 2024.

















