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Shenandoah’s 10U softball all stars finish as state runner-up
GLEN ALLEN, July 16 — The Shenandoah Recreation League nearly claimed a third state title this summer, when its 10U softball all stars finished as state runner-up in the 2024 Virginia Babe Ruth State Softball Tournament last Tuesday at RF&P Park in Glen Allen. Shenandoah’s 10U all stars went...
Mega Millions ticket sold in Eastern Henrico wins $1M
A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million was purchased at a 7-Eleven in Eastern Henrico County July 19, but the winner has not yet come forward. The winning numbers in the drawing were 10-17-23-50-67 with Mega Ball number 3. The Henrico ticket was the only one in Virginia and one of just three in the nation to match the first five numbers. The holder of the winning ticket has 180 days to claim his or her prize.
Virginia Home Sales Activity Slightly Outpacing Last Year
Sales activity increases year-over-year despite higher prices and mortgage rates According to the June 2024 Virginia Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS®, there were 10,018 homes sold across the commonwealth last month. This is 974 fewer sales than June of last year. Despite this month-over-month decline, overall sales activity across Virginia this year is slightly […]
Virginia Brews craft beer festival coming to Virginia Museum of History & Culture in Richmond
Enjoy craft brews from local breweries during Virginia Craft Beer Month at the sixth-annual Virginia Brews craft beer festival at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
Olympian Ryan Crouser meets with Peyton Manning ahead of the Paris games
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)— Peyton Manning may be known as one of the great passers in NFL history, but he can appreciate any great thrower. So when he met Olympic and World Champion shotputter Ryan Crouser, they couldn’t help but talk about technique. This year’s Paris Olympics begin Friday,...
Startup incubator Lighthouse Labs announces 17th business cohort
Lighthouse Labs has announced the companies selected to participate in its Batch 17 Accelerator program. Now in its twelfth year, Lighthouse Labs puts founders’ needs at the center of its program and engages the entire community in the process of innovation and disruption. “We are thrilled to work with...
VCU, city holding hazardous material spill training Thursday
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The VCU Police Department is holding a training exercise with the city of Richmond on Thursday. The exercise on July 25 will involve a simulated hazardous material spill outside the student commons at 907 Floyd Ave. The training will involve nearly 150 participants and allow public...
Metropolitan Business League to host RVA LinkUp
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Attention business owners! Here’s a great opportunity to expand your customer base. A local group is organizing an event that could help you land your next big contract. Metropolitan Business League is a local organization whose mission is to promote economic prosperity in Virginia through...
2025 NWBA Junior Division Postseason Requirements and Timeline
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. – The Junior Division Executive Committee has announced the timeline and qualification process for the 2025 NWBA National Championship Series for the Junior Division. The Junior Division portions of the 2025 NWBA National Championship Series will be held Friday, April 4, to Sunday, April 6, in Richmond, VA, and was announced HERE.
‘Absolutely a scam:’ How to identify and avoid job scams
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - New scams seem to pop up every day, and a cyber security expert is warning about job scams via text. “It might sound enticing. The work doesn’t sound hard, but it sounds like a good opportunity for you. That may be one way they get you in,” explained Alex Nette, CEO and Co-Founder of Hive Systems.
Pinpoint Weather: Rainy weather pattern continues
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The unsettled weather pattern will continue across Southwest and Central Virginia as a stationary front lingers over the Mid-Atlantic. Wednesday will start with spotty rain showers, patchy fog, and morning temperatures in the 60s and lower 70s. Overall, it will be a cloudy and dreary day with afternoon temperatures in the upper […]
The story behind Richmond Community ToolBank: ‘We’re kind of a super connector’
The Richmond Tool Bank supplied a Richmond-area farm with more than a dozen fully assembled picnic benches and outdoor furniture with the help of a local business last week. “We lend equipment in our expertise about tools and equipment to nonprofits and community groups all over Central Virginia,” Executive Director Toby Vernon said.
Vegan Block Party In Richmond To Celebrate The 'Soul In Plant-Based Eating'
Scheduled to return on September 7, Richmond’s Soul Vegan Block Party will warmly welcome all types of foodies for a celebration of plant-based dining. The free vegan food fest aims to challenge the stigma “that there’s no SOUL in plant-based eating.” Its website states that its goal is to make living “a healthy and ethically conscious plant-based lifestyle” more widespread. The block party will have tons of vegan delights to try, live music, cooking demonstrations, and guest speakers.
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