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1 dead, 2 injured after shooting in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Police are investigating a homicide after three people were shot in downtown Richmond. Just before midnight, police responded to the scene on West Broad Street. Upon arrival, officers found three men on the ground with gunshot wounds. All three men were transported to the hospital, two...
RPS200 returns Monday, toting major academic growth
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - It’s time to grab the backpacks as nearly 2,000 Richmond Public Schools students are returning to class Monday morning. “Wow, so feeling a lot better, not as much stress and anxiety as my first year,” Principal Angela Wright said. This is her second year...
Richmond spokesperson received $14K in severance pay
Former city spokesperson Petula Burks received more than $14,000 in severance pay when she left her position earlier this month. Burks departed amid questions about her use of a city credit card and after she’d been named in a whistleblower lawsuit. According to reports by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the spokesperson had thousands of dollars in back charges — and had her card suspended by the city in 2023.
VCU Volleyball 2024: Coach Doyle Welcomes Talented Newcomers from U.S., Turkey, Netherlands, and Italy
RICHMOND, Va. – VCU Volleyball Coach Tim Doyle is excited to welcome eight talented newcomers to the program in the fall, aiming to build on last season's 17-13 performance. VCU's incoming class is the second-largest Doyle has ever recruited. The new players come from diverse backgrounds, including Poland, Italy,...
Shenandoah’s 12U softball all stars go undefeated in state championship run
GLEN ALLEN, July 15 — The Shenandoah Recreation League claimed its second state title of the summer on Monday as the 12U softball all stars won the 2024 Virginia Babe Ruth State Softball Championship. The Shenandoah all stars kicked-off the state tournament on Thursday, July 11 with a 31-0...
Republicans grow bullish on flipping Virginia
Republicans are increasingly looking to Virginia as a state that is in play ahead of November, signaling yet another potential shift in the electoral map toward former President Trump. A number of polls out this week show Trump and President Biden within 2 to 5 points of each other in the state, which has not gone…
No more life of luxury: Richmond drug kingpin to serve 15 years behind bars
A large-scale drug trafficking organization in Richmond and Petersburg has been effectively shut down as the leader was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Friday. Curtis James Dickerson, 55, of North Chesterfield, was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and fentanyl and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Richmond Raceway Beast of the East: Butch Shay Memorial Ultimate Heart of America Super Late Models Event
The Richmond Raceway, known as the Beast of the East, is gearing up for the 10th annual Butch Shay Memorial event featuring competition in four classes, including the Ultimate Heart of America Super Late Models ($7,500 to win). General admission is $25, with free entry for kids under 10. Pit...
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