‘Not smart to do’: Chesterfield Police talk about consequences of celebratory gunfire
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - As we approach the Fourth of July, the Chesterfield County Police Department warns people not to do celebratory gunfire. This situation has left a Chesterfield family heartbroken for more than a decade. In 2013, 7-year-old Brendon Mackey was killed by celebratory gunfire after a stray...
Dozens celebrate U.S. citizenship in Richmond on Independence Day
A naturalization ceremony was held at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond, bringing together 82 people from 39 different countries, all united by one goal: American citizenship.
Richmond’s “Pickle Queen” was Ellen Gertrude Tompkins Kidd
Based on that headline, you might be wondering what's a "Pickle Queen." You might also wonder who Richmond's "Pickle Queen" was. Well, keep reading. About Richmond's "Pickle Queen"
Wait til you see how many quarter-pounders hot dogs Richmond’s champion devoured
Richmond crowned its hot dog eating champion at Parlay Bar & Lounge's annual contest, where Paul "McNasty" Tran won by eating nine quarter-pound hot dogs in 10 minutes.
Virginia State Police crack down on distracted driving during holiday weekend
Virginia State Police are intensifying their efforts to combat distracted driving and other traffic violations during the Fourth of July holiday weekend as part of Operation CARE.
Why are doctors concerned about ‘look-alike’ drinks?
So called “look-alike” beverages could pose a risk to your child’s health and safety, poison specialists are warning over the Fourth of July weekend.
Police seek masked gunman in park shootings
Richmond’s Parking Enterprise Division says parking fees will increase starting Monday, July 7. Complaints about conditions at Saint Luke Apartments keep piling up. And now Henrico is hoping a judge will weigh in. Operation CARE: Virginia State Police increasing patrols for Fourth of July weekend. Updated: 7 hours ago.
Richmond roadways, parking restrictions in place ahead of Dogwood Dell fireworks
A free-of-charge fireworks show is scheduled for yet another year at the City of Richmond's Dogwood Dell.
Vandalism at new business prompts owner to set up barriers in once-public space
A new business in Richmond's Shockoe Bottom has become the target of vandalism amid growing concerns about access to public art along the Canal Walk.
Hanging up the Bow Tie
With merely a note affixed to the end of his final column, the legendary Richmond Times-Dispatch writer Jeff Schapiro announced his retirement from the city’s newspaper of record in May. He delivered his final bulletin in classic Schapiro fashion, reviving tales from Virginia’s vaunted history as the birthplace of...
