Chesterfield Police to hold traffic operation on Hull Street Road
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT)— On one road in Chesterfield County, drivers can expect an increased police presence Thursday. Chesterfield County Police say on June 26, officers will hold a traffic enforcement operation on Hull Street Road. There will be more officers in the area focusing on speeding, reckless driving,...
Richmond business owner frustrated by postal service after checks never delivered
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -A Richmond man says he’s fed up with the US Postal Service after mailing a check that never reached its destination. The worst part is, when it did show up, somebody else forged and cashed it. After months of trying to get answers from the postal...
ICE detains 14 people in Chesterfield, sheriff confirms
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Chesterfield County Sheriff Karl Leonard confirmed Tuesday that United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained 14 people in recent days. Leonard says ICE agents showed up at the courthouse on Friday and detained six people. They came back on Monday and detained six more,...
Outdoor workers deal with extreme heat in Richmond: ‘It’s like a desert’
As temperatures climb into the triple digits, outdoor workers face particularly challenging conditions.
3 people suffer gunshots wounds in accident at Midlothian home
The shooting occurred just before midnight in the 2800 block of Fairgate Road, near the intersection of Genito Road and Brandermill Parkway.
One Of America’s Best Public Gardens Is An Underrated Virginia Gem With Floral Displays,...
Life in a big city can be so busy and grinding that you forget to stop and smell the roses. Literally. Richmond's Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers one of America's best reminders. The underrated Virginia destination has year-round attractions, including floral displays, dining, and shops worthy of a day trip or...
Reason airplanes are flying low over Richmond, Virginia
If you live in the Richmond, Virginia area, you might have noticed that airplanes are flying low this week. According to WRIC 8 News, there is a valid reason for that activity.
13-year-old cancer patient DJ Daniel becomes honorary Virginia state trooper
Richmond was the site of a heartwarming scene Tuesday as Virginia welcomed its newest and youngest first responder.
Virginia Ice Cream Manufacturer Announces New Factory, Headquarters
Virginia ice cream sandwich maker Nightingale plans to move to a new headquarters and manufacturing facility in its native Richmond after outgrowing its existing location, state and company officials announced. The company, founded in 2016, will invest $5.8 million in its new 29,000-square-foot facility, which...
Richmond tax rebate checks to be issued by June 30 after finance errors
Richmond residents still waiting for a tax rebate check will soon see their money in the mail after several errors slowed down the process.
