AC units strained by heat wave, local HVAC company logs 300+ service calls
ASHLAND, Va. (WWBT) - A local heating and cooling company has responded to more than 300 service calls since the current heat wave began, and that number is expected to grow before temperatures ease Sunday. Gilman Heating, Cooling & Plumbing has added extra crews to handle the surge in demand....
Hopewell adapts overnight shelter to 24-hour cooling station amid dangerous heat
As dangerous heat hits Central Virginia, the city of Hopewell is adapting its overnight shelter into a 24-hour cooling station to help residents beat the heat during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Staying safe in triple-digit heat in Central Virginia
Workers and residents in Central Virginia share their tips for staying safe as the heat index climbs into triple digits this week.
Richmond water main break impacts parts of Henrico amid ongoing repairs
A Richmond water main break is causing low pressure in parts of Henrico County. Full repairs could take two to six weeks, officials say.
Dog adopted weeks after being found in Richmond mailbox: ‘We love her’
A dog found in a South Richmond mailbox last month has a new name and a new home: Brownie was adopted by her new family in late June.
Multiple train cars derail, fall into Kanawha Canal in Richmond
Three train cars have fallen into Richmond's Kanawha Canal following a train derailment Friday afternoon, with two cars still unstable.
Chesterfield prepares for stretch of scorching temperatures
During this stretch of scorching temperatures, county officials are adjusting their plans as they keep guest safety a top priority.
Richmond officials: Service being restored after water main break
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond’s Department of Public Utilities says a water main break cause some residents to experience low or no water pressure early Friday. DPU says the low water pressure was first noticed around 1:30 a.m. “Crews responded and confirmed a water main break on a 36-inch...
This Virginia Bakery Is Turning Heads With Organic Flour, Handcrafted Pastries, And No Preservatives
The bread is made the old way. Organic flour, natural fermentation, and hands that shape each loaf with care. This Virginia bakery is turning heads with its handcrafted pastries and zero preservatives. I walked in on a morning and smelled the sourdough before I saw it. The croissants were flaky,...
Prince George federal prison closing due to expensive, decades-old maintenance and staffing issues
Several federal prisons, including one in Prince George County, are shutting down because the U.S. government cannot afford the billions of dollars in necessary maintenance needed to keep them open, in addition to staffing challenges.
