Man shot, killed near gas station in Petersburg
A man is dead after he was shot near a Petersburg gas station on Monday evening.
Benefits for Va. mothers and children could face ‘interruptions’ amid shutdown
For SNAP recipients, the Virginia Department of Social Services said October benefits will be dispersed as expected. The federal government has instructed state agencies "to proceed with regular
18-year-old killed in Richmond’s Mosby Court
A call for a shooting in the 1500 block of Coalter Street, which is in the Mosby Court area, came in after 6 p.m. Tuesday.
How the government shutdown could disrupt Virginia daily life
The government shutdown is underway — and it could disrupt your daily life. 🚫 Many of Virginia's 350,000 federal workers, including thousands in metro Richmond, likely won't get paid. This includes "essential" workers and "excepted" employees, per the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. It also includes the...
Service dog gives Hanover boy freedom from panic attacks
For years, 12-year-old Charlie Kreitz lived in fear. Diagnosed with autism and severe panic disorder as a young child, his panic attacks grew so debilitating that even leaving the house became overwhelming.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: How you can help survivors
Thousands of people in Virginia turn to an emergency shelter when faced with domestic and sexual violence. Having access to that shelter can be the difference between life and death.
Car drives into Chesterfield pet grooming business
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) -A car drove into a pet grooming business in Chesterfield on Wednesday morning, police say. At 11:18 a.m. on Oct. 1, Chesterfield Fire and EMS crews responded to a call for a car that hit the building and Stephanie’s Pet Grooming’s front door in the 15800 block of Route 1.
‘Survival mode’ for federal workers: Richmond expert breaks down government shutdown
A federal government shutdown could happen if lawmakers fail to reach a budget agreement on federal spending. The last big shutdown, which happened seven years ago, lasted 35 days and had a negative effect on the economy, experts say.
How The Smoky Mug built success from backyard BBQ to Richmond restaurant
Richmond's Smoky Mug barbecue restaurant opens expanded North Avenue location, blending Texas-style BBQ with coffee shop community atmosphere.
‘The Power of Poison’ comes to the Science Museum of Virginia
Check out chesterfieldhistoricalsociety.com for more information. Here's how you can discover beautiful art in Richmond this October. The State Fair of Virginia continues through Oct. 5. Updated: Sep. 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT. The fall tradition is at Meadow Event Park. Animals and daily competitions at the State Fair.
