Henrico Citizen earns 7 Virginia Press Association Awards
The Henrico Citizen earned seven awards for writing and photography in the Virginia Press Association’s 2025 News and Advertising Contest. Awards were presented during the VPA’s annual conference April 11 at The Virginian Hotel in Lynchburg. The Citizen competed in the Online category against other online-only
Louisa neighborhoods see string of vehicle break-ins
Over a dozen vehicles were broken into in Louisa County early Monday morning.
Henrico Fire urges precautions as brush fire risk rises
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - Fire danger is running high across central Virginia as hot, dry conditions and low humidity create an easy setup for brush fires, prompting fire crews to urge residents to take extra precautions. Firefighters say it doesn’t take much for a brush fire to start and spread...
Avula proposes changes to how Richmond shares city payment records
Mayor Danny Avula is proposing changes to how Richmond shares its payment records after the city went years without publishing them. What he calls a win for transparency, a city councilwoman is calling a breach in public trust.
‘Unnerving’: Central Virginia farmers seeing fertilizer cost jump with closed Strait of Hormuz
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is impacting some farmers in Central Virginia. A third of the world's fertilizer goes through the Strait, now costing more than double in some cases than it was pre-war in Iran.
Middleburg and Harbor Group International Secure Financing for 299-Unit Scottwood Multifamily Development in Richmond,...
VIENNA, VA - Middleburg and Harbor Group International announced the closing of construction financing for Scottwood, a 299-unit Class A multifamily development located at 4400 West Broad Street at the boundary of the City of Richmond and Henrico County. Construction is set to commence this April, with initial deliveries anticipated in late 2027. The project is a joint venture between Middleburg and affiliates of...
Richmond gas prices fall 11 cents in last week
The average price in Richmond is now $4.03 a gallon, according to GasBuddy's survey of 567 stations in the Richmond area.
From law enforcement to mental health treatment: Audit finds lack of clear custody transfer...
A new state audit found that Virginia's behavioral health agency lacks a clear policy for when custody of forensic patients transfers from law enforcement to hospital staff. This has raised concerns about safety, legal and accountability.
Cannabis Testing Challenges Persist as Virginia Retail Market Nears
RICHMOND, Va. –THC breathalyzers are often discussed as a way to detect drivers under the influence, especially as Virginia closes in on a retail cannabis market, but questions remain about their effectiveness. There is no standardized, widely approved THC breathalyzer test on the market. Researchers have been trying to...
Woman dead after shooting in Chesterfield
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened near the 3400 block of Shady Creek Road. Around 6 p.m. on Monday, police responded to reports of multiple shots being fired. When police got there, they found a woman with gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at...
