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NASCAR fans alert: Richmond Raceway loses spring race weekend in 2025
RICHMOND — Will there be two NASCAR weekends at Richmond Raceway next year? A shocking NASCAR announcement today got me racing to find the answer to that question. A media release at nascar.com by Zack Albert stated, "NASCAR officials announced Tuesday that the Cup Series will race in Mexico next season, adding the...
Community meets to learn about energy improvement projects coming to Richmond Public Schools
Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy through the Federal Inflation Reduction Act, the $15 million project aims to fix indoor air quality, something experts say has become a larger issue since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
Heat advisory in effect for WV, VA and MD. Real feel index above 100, air quality poor
National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday for portions of eastern West Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western Maryland. A heat advisory is in effect for much of the area Wednesday afternoon and early evening. Temperatures are expected to reach 96-97 degrees with a...
Weather Alert: Heat index soars above 100° as poor air quality grips DC area
Feels-like temperatures surpassed 100° in the D.C. area Wednesday afternoon amid poor air quality in the region. Storm Team4 Meteorologist Chuck Bell said it's important to stay weather alert during the sweletering heat. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing, drink plenty of water and limit time outdoors, especially if you're doing strenuous activities.
Protecting yourself and your home in a lightning storm
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)—Experts say having lightning protection on your home is the best and only way to protect it from a lightning strike. “It’s priceless to have. This protects the entire structure,” said Milicent Loehr Lynch, the Vice President of Loehrs Lightning Protection. Over 70,000 insurance claims...
Hot and sunny for your Wednesday; unsettled pattern the next several days
Wednesday morning starts mild and dry so expect an easy drive to work. Temps will quickly warm up into the 80s for lunchtime, getting into the 90s by the late afternoon. Little in the way of cloud cover will push a high UV index today, along with near record heat, take plenty of break, stay […]
Metro Richmond homelessness total grows by nearly 100, according to annual count
Data from Homeward’s recent point in time homelessness count shows nearly 100 more people were experiencing homelessness this summer than last year. The July count found 585 people experiencing homelessness in the area, up from 486 last year. According to the report, 267 of those people were living on the streets and in cars, while 318 were in shelters. Homeward works to end homelessness in the region.
Youngkin announces expansion of fentanyl overdose awareness campaign
After an unstable childhood, Sheyka Lyon said that she had lost herself as an adult with drug addictions. She made her way to Virginia as a sex trafficking victim, she said, but found recovery when tapping into support programs at Caritas — a Richmond-based nonprofit that supports people in recovery from substance abuse. “It really […]
Grand Opening of Zorch Pizza Parlor is Today
Wow! Today is the grand opening of our new restaurant at 7524 Forest Hill Ave. Zorch Pizza Parlor is a full service old school pizza parlor with a full bar, new menu items including house made mozz sticks, wings, salads, cheesesteaks, vegan cheesesteaks, specialty cocktails, and more! Our staff has worked extremely hard bringing this vision to life and we hope this will be a place where every day is a pizza party.
Three storylines to track in Virginia's opener against Richmond
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.-- We are just four days away from the start of the 2024 Virginia football season with the Cavaliers' opener against Richmond set for 6s p.m. on Saturday. There are multiple storylines during this first game week of the year, headlined by the program's announcement of true sophomore Anthony Colandrea as the starting quarterback over the weekend.
Virginia launches new enhanced 2024 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign
Richmond, Va. – Today, Virginia launches its new enhanced 2024 DUI enforcement and public education campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Governor Glenn Youngkin kicked off the campaign alongside law enforcement, medical professionals, and EMS responders who work tirelessly day and night to save lives from the dangers of drinking and driving. The campaign is in […] The post Virginia launches new enhanced 2024 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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