Richmond drivers surprised with free gas for this week’s Acts of Kindness
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - As Memorial Day weekend approaches and gas prices weigh on travelers’ budgets, some Richmond drivers got a welcome surprise at the pump. For this week’s Acts of Kindness, Ashley Hendricks surprised drivers with help filling their tanks:
What you need to know if your senior is graduating at VCU’s Siegel Center
VCU Police and VCU Parking and Transportation are expecting thousands of parents, students, and guests to flood West Broad Street as they walk to the Siegel Center for high school graduations.
Star-Spangled Squirrels Fest coming to CarMax Park on July 4
RICHMOND, Va. (FLYING SQUIRRELS) - The Richmond Flying Squirrels have announced the Star-Spangled Squirrels Fest presented by Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union 10, an Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 4 at CarMax Park – featuring live music, on-field access for fans and the largest fireworks show in Ri
Virginia War Memorial seeks volunteers for ‘Say Their Names’ marathon
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia War Memorial is planning a special tribute to fallen military members this Memorial Day. Once again, it’s hosting a “Say Their Names” marathon and seeking volunteers to help read the names aloud. Thousands of names. Thousands of stories. And one powerful...
Click It. Don’t Risk It. “Click It or Ticket” Now in Effect
RICHMOND, Va. — With one of the busiest and most dangerous travel weekends approaching, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Virginia State Police (VSP), and safety partners statewide are urging Virginians to make one simple decision that could save their life: buckle up. Through May 31, Virginia is partici
Richmond schools to provide free summer meals for students
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond Public Schools are providing free meals to students starting in June through late July. Meals will be provided, on a first-come, first-served basis, at the sites and times listed below. Children must eat their meals on-site. Meal sites, dates and times can be found below:
Electrician weighs in on data centers after Virginia man shares frustrations
A day after the story of a Virginia man's frustrations with data center construction resonated with many online, an electrician is weighing in on how data centers have positively impacted him.
Free bus rides in Richmond continue for at least one more year
GRTC's board approved a $101M budget keeping free bus rides in Richmond for at least one more year as funding sources dwindle.
Police investigate death near James River. It’s the second in as many days.
Police were called to the 2800 block of Dock Street, near Great Shiplock Park, Tuesday morning after a body was spotted in the water, according to Crime Insider sources.
Two charges dropped against father accused of killing two Richmond students
Two of the 11 charges against a father accused of killing two Richmond students were dropped on Tuesday.
