Richmond City Council unanimously approves two affordable housing ordinances for small businesses
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Mayor Danny Avula highlighted the city council’s recent actions to expand affordable housing and promote small businesses after they unanimously approved two affordable housing ordinances. Avula highlighted the Richmond City Council’s recent actions to strengthen core areas and...
Landscaping truck hits I-95 overpass in Richmond, creating major traffic delays
Landscaping truck carrying tree stumps hits I-95 overpass in Richmond, overturns and spills hydraulic fluid, blocking all northbound lanes Wednesday.
Red light cameras coming to 10 Richmond intersections
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - After a rise in red-light violations and some serious crashes, Richmond is adding a new tool to make city streets safer. At the end of the month, the City will begin installing red light cameras as a part of its Vision Zero initiative. The first ones are going up at 25th Street and East Main...
Caroline County officials investigating a string of vehicle break-ins and gun thefts
Richmond begins conversation of ‘no gun zones’ in entertainment districts. The Richmond Police Department has upped its presence in Shockoe Bottom after seeing repeated issues in the area, though Chief Rick Edwards still has concerns as it is a heavily populated area each weekend. Updated: 5 hours ago.
A taste of history and culture at The Function hog roast and fish fry
The work of contemporary Black chefs will be celebrated at The Function, a barbecue and fish fry at Shalom Farms.
Catch the Chuck Brown Band at Richmond’s 2nd Street Festival in October
8News got a visit from a special guest with the Chuck Brown Band on Wednesday to talk about their upcoming headlining performance at the 2nd Street Festival in Richmond.
Richmond Library wants public to share experiences during removal of Confederate monuments
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The removal of Confederate monuments in Richmond between 2020 and 2022 remains fresh in many peoples minds and phones. It was a time of nationwide protest and calls for racial justice following the death of George Floyd. Richmond Public Library’s Special Collections is asking the public...
Charlie Sheen mentions Richmond in his new memoir and it’s not pretty
From Academy Award-winning films to battles with addiction, Sheen's memoir was turned into a Netflix docu-series.
Richmond boosts Shockoe Bottom police presence after violent incidents
Shockoe Bottom has been a focus for Richmond Police this year following a series of shootings and violent incidents when large crowds gather in the area.
Henrico police officer arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated
NEW KENT, Va. (WWBT) - A Henrico County Police officer was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated in New Kent County over the weekend. The New Kent Sheriff’s Office says they received a 911 call in which an individual watched a car drive into a ditch in the area of Airport and Terminal Roads in Quinton.
