Mom says her 6-year-old was dropped off alone at bus stop, picked up by...
A Hopewell mother is demanding answers after her 6-year-old son was mistakenly dropped off at a bus stop alone instead of his after-school daycare, leaving him unaccounted for over an hour.
Delta Sigma Theta Soror Dr. Sesha Joi Moon Named Chief Impact Officer of Girl...
The Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) has appointed Dr. Sesha Joi Moon as its inaugural Chief Impact Officer, marking a pivotal moment in the organization’s evolution as it strengthens its commitment to building transformative experiences for girls nationwide. Dr. Moon, a Spring 2003 initiate of Delta Sigma Theta...
Richmond’s new vending machines offer round-the-clock harm reduction
Shawn Minter was intrigued when he came across a vending machine he had never seen before outside of his job near Richmond City Hall. Inside were free harm reduction products like naloxone — a nasal spray that can reverse opioid overdoses or reduce their effects — fentanyl test strips and other personal hygiene items.
Richmond’s secret white party returns Sept. 13
The first phase of tickets for Richmond's favorite Parisian picnic party, Diner en Blanc, opens this week. Why it matters: The annual dress-in-all-white event sells out quickly every year. State of play: Richmond's eighth annual Diner en Blanc will be Saturday, Sept. 13 with the theme "Blooming Elegance," which is...
Gov. Youngkin announces grant program to aid farmers, forestland owners impacted by Hurricane Helene
Governor Glen Youngkin announced on Wednesday a Virginia and USDA block grant program designed to aid farmers and forestland owners who sustained damage due to Hurricane Helene.
Bon Secours Urgent Care’s Sauer Center is now open
As of the week of July 28, Bon Secours Urgent Care's Sauer Center is now open.
Richmond wants you to know where people are speeding most
Richmond is giving the public access to its speed data dashboard. Why it matters: The city uses it to direct traffic engineers and planners where to focus their attention, and now they want drivers to use it to make safer choices. The big picture: It's part of the city's years-long...
The Bacon Brothers — Kevin and Michael — are coming to Richmond
Michael Bacon, an Emmy-winning composer, and his brother, Golden Globe-winning actor Kevin Bacon, will be bringing their band, The Bacon Brothers, for a sold-out show at The Tin Pan.
Jury finds Holloway guilty of embezzlement of public funds; sentencing set for September
Hopewell City Councilor Dominic Holloway has been found guilty of embezzlement of public funds by a jury in Charles City on July 29. The charges stem from an event held just over two years ago on July 1, 2023. The nature of the event was at the center of both the prosecution’s and defense’s case. Approximately $700...
Ransomware negotiator says cyber attack cases are climbing
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Cyber security experts say they’re seeing an uptick in cyber attacks online. “It’s high intensity, and we try to bring calm to that storm. We very frequently deal with organizations that have been completely taken down by things like ransomware, or their business has completely lost operations...
