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Woman, infant struck by vehicle in Varina hit-and-run
Henrico Police say they are continuing their investigation into a hit-and-run crash that happened in the Varina District of the county. According to police, Friday morning at 1:15 a.m. they were called to the 5700 block of Nine Mile Road for a reported vehicle versus pedestrian crash. Once on scene, officers say they found an adult female and an infant who appeared to have been struck by a vehicle.
Carjacking suspect shot in Rosslyn after Metro Transit officer sees 2 crimes in progress: police
A Metro Transit Police officer shot and wounded a carjacking suspect in the Rosslyn area of Arlington, Virginia, on Friday morning after seeing him carjack one person and try to carjack another, authorities say. A Metro Transit Police officer had been headed to the Rosslyn Metro station at about 11:30...
HEAT ALERT: Friday brings hot and humid feel-like temps near 105 degrees
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Plan for an even hotter and more humid day to round out the week this Friday. The National Weather Service has posted a heat advisory for the DMV starting at Noon and extending until 8 p.m. The First Alert Weather Team will be on a...
Drought watch continues for Prince Edward, surrounding counties
Even after Thursday’s round of several storms, Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties, along with the surrounding counties, remain in a moderate drought. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a drought watch on Monday, July 1, highlighting the “abnormally dry” weather and lack of rain in at least the short-term forecast through July 7. […] The post Drought watch continues for Prince Edward, surrounding counties appeared first on Farmville.
‘There’s no quitting me’: Virginia school board member sentenced for Jan. 6 riots will not resign
FREDERICK COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — A Frederick County school board member, who was convicted for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, said he will not resign, despite calls from critics. “There’s no quitting me,” said Miles Adkins, who represents the Shawnee District. “You have ups and downs in your life. You […]
Dog found tied to a tree outside of Colonial Heights PetSmart, Animal Control looking for information
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (WRIC) — Colonial Heights Animal Control is looking for any information on a dog found tied to a tree outside of a local PetSmart in over 90-degree heat. On Friday, June 29, an Animal Control officer responded to a local PetSmart for report of a dog...
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