Virginia Weather Alert: Richmond Residents Warned to Protect Pipes Before Winter Solstice & January...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Richmond, Virginia – A surge of winter cold is spreading across Virginia as the winter solstice arrives Sunday, bringing longer nights, reduced daytime heating, and a heightened risk of frozen pipes for...
Officers searching for suspects in Chesterfield shooting
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - The Chesterfield County Police Department is searching for the suspects involved in a shooting that injured a man on Saturday evening. Just after 5:30 p.m., officers responded to a reported shooting at the Super 8 motel on Midlothian Turnpike. At the scene, officers found evidence of...
Virginia Live! Casino extends hiring search to Richmond
The Virginia Live! Casino coming to Petersburg is extending its hiring search to the River City.
Projects in Petersburg, Hopewell approved for affordable housing loans
Housing projects in Petersburg and Hopewell are among 47 statewide chosen to receive loans for construction in what Gov. Glenn Youngkin's office is calling a "record-breaking" amount of Virginia Affordable & Special Needs Housing funding. On Dec. 18, the governor's office released a list of the projects that will...
Cheryl donates to Bridging RVA’s efforts to give free meals on Christmas Day
The CBS 6 Month of Giving made possible by Virginia Credit Union is underway. Watch for a new surprise every day in December on CBS 6 News.
Metro Richmond Zoo hosts annual free Christmas Nativity pageant
8News got a visit from two special guests from the Metro Richmond Zoo on Friday to talk about the upcoming Miracle of Christmas event.
U.S. Coast Guard policy change regarding swastikas, nooses draws concern
Members of Richmond’s Jewish community are raising concerns after the U.S. Coast Guard implemented a new workplace harassment policy that reclassifies symbols like swastikas and nooses as "potentially divisive," rather than explicitly labeling them as hate symbols.
Dominion offers energy savings program during winter months
As temperatures dropped in December, Dominion Energy has introduced a new online savings program aimed at helping customers manage costs during the winter months.
Multi-vehicle crash on I-95 causes 5-mile backup in Richmond
A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 is causing major delays in the City of Richmond.
One person arrested following multi-county police chase in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A New Jersey man is in custody following a multi-county police pursuit along Interstate 95 in central and southern Virginia on Friday, authorities said. According to Virginia State Police, troopers were alerted around 11:45 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, to a wanted individual believed to be experiencing...

















