Viral TikToks of Virginia kidnappings, serial killer spark panic
Viral TikToks have spread false claims of mass child kidnappings in Virginia and a serial killer in Richmond. Why it matters: State and local police have said neither claim is true, but the rumors are still straining resources. State of play: In mid-August, dozens of TikToks saying mass child abductions were...
Richmond Zoo Cheetah and His ‘Emotional Support Dog’ Are the Most Unlikely BFFs
Have you ever seen a dog at the zoo? True, some zoos offer dog-friendly days when your pup can tag along with you, but it seems unheard of for dogs to live in the zoo alongside tigers and monkeys. Actually, it happens more often than you may think!. Artist @mythsandmakers...
Police continue search for shooter in road rage incident near Midlothian Wegmans
Four days after a road rage shooting left a driver wounded near a busy Midlothian shopping center, police say their investigation continues as the community grapples with the incident.
Red light cameras coming to several Richmond intersections as part of pilot program
Cameras will soon be placed at several intersections in Richmond to catch drivers passing through red lights as part of an expansion of the city's Safety Camera Program.
This teacher thought she had kidney stones. She left the hospital with a baby.
A Hopewell school teacher got the surprise of a lifetime when what she thought was a kidney stone turned out to be a full-term baby.
Richmond man sentenced to 30 years after deadly Henrico shooting on New Year’s 2024
The man accused of a New Year's night 2024 shooting in Henrico County that left a woman dead and another injured has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Missing 13-year-old who has autism found safe in Richmond
The Virginia State Police has issued a Missing Person with Autism Alert regarding a missing Richmond teenager.
Man thinks he won $50K then finds out it’s $100K
California man’s $50K Powerball win doubles after ticket review in Virginia Richmond, VA – A California man visiting Virginia was in for a double surprise after discovering his Powerball prize…
9 Richmond BBQ Joints Serving Up That Just-Like-Home Flavor
Richmond’s barbecue scene brings together smoky traditions with modern twists that’ll make your taste buds dance. From Texas-style brisket to Carolina pulled pork, these local spots serve up the kind of comfort that reminds you of backyard cookouts and family gatherings. Whether you’re a barbecue newbie or a...
University unveils overdose kits in residence halls, common spaces
As students arrived for the start of a new school year, they began to notice something new: small, purple and white boxes of naloxone across campus. Naloxone, the generic name of Narcan, is an immediate overdose treatment for opioids, including fentanyl, heroin and morphine. The installations are a part of the Opioid...
