Virginia proposal would end farmworkers’ wage exemption, lifting minimum pay
RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) — A half-century-old labor exemption up for debate in Richmond could change how farmworkers are paid across Virginia. Right now, farmers are only required to pay their employees $7.25. If this HB20 were to become law, that would raise almost five dollars an hour to the...
‘Way more than what I was expecting:’Petersburg generates more than $4M in first 10...
PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) - Slot machines and gaming tables were packed on Presidents Day as visitors flocked to the area’s new temporary casino, many experiencing casino gaming for the first time. “I think it’s great! It’s like a little Atlantic City,” one visitor said. Another guest...
Mechanicsville missionary Jeremy Helwig dies after becoming ill while serving
The Mechanicsville community is mourning the loss of Jeremy Helwig, a missionary from the area who died in Paris after becoming critically ill while serving in Africa with his family.
Richmond sees multiple shootings on Valentine’s Day that leave 3 injured
Three people were injured on Saturday after Richmond saw three separate shootings on Valentine's Day.
Gov. Spanberger ready to sign legislation to raise minimum wage
Gov. Abigail Spanberger said she is ready to sign the legislation that would incrementally increase the wage.
Henrico Police seek information in double-shooting that killed 18-year-old
Henrico Police officials are seeking information from the public about a double-shooting that left an 18-year-old man dead Feb. 15. The shooting happened near the intersection of Maple Run Lane and Oak Run Lanein the Maple Springs apartment complex (across from Hermitage High School), at about 7:30 p.m.
Former Attorney General Miyares faces two wrongful firing lawsuits after employees allegedly flagged questionable...
Former Attorney General Jason Miyares and other former Office of the Attorney General (OAG) leaders are facing two lawsuits filed by former OAG employees alleging wrongful firing after concerns were raised about a payment that was alleged to be a conflict of interest.
Inspectors find nurse aide working with license that expired in 2011
Virginia is making progress with outpatient hospital inspections, but inpatient inspections are still severely behind.
Del. Nadarius Clark recovers after medical emergency
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Del. Nadarius Clark is on the road to recovery following a medical emergency in Richmond, which resulted in him being taken to the Virginia Commonwealth University Center. In a statement issued by his office, Clark provided an update on his condition. “I am grateful to share that I am doing...
Dominion Energy, Library of Virginia honor JMU trailblazer Sheary Darcus Johnson
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - For Black History Month, Dominion Energy and the Library of Virginia honored the “2026 Strong Men and Women in Virginia History” last week in Richmond, recognizing leaders whose impact has shaped communities and history. Among this year’s honorees is Harrisonburg native Sheary Darcus...

















