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Woman wins big after playing the same numbers in six lottery tickets
Latoya Burke made more money thanks to her excellent judgment and good fortune. The Chesapeake resident purchased six tickets in the Pick 5 game of the Virginia Lottery, all of which had the same five numbers and were intended for the drawing on June 5. Each of those tickets was...
Portrayals of Virginia historical figures to highlight Founders Day
Portrayals of historical figures to highlight Founders Day. “What’s happening in the war?” “What has the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia resolved?” “What in the world is happening at the Fifth Virginia Revolutionary Convention in Williamsburg?”. These questions will be answered by historical interpreters...
Virginia fines Mountain Valley Pipeline for environmental violations after another quarterly review
The fine of $30,500 for violations of erosion and sediment control rules marks the fourth consecutive fine of this type for the $7.85 billion pipeline, which began transporting natural gas last month. The post Virginia fines Mountain Valley Pipeline for environmental violations after another quarterly review appeared first on Cardinal News.
Helping refugees build their new lives in Virginia — starting with a driver’s license
This story was reported by Next City. In the longer term, urbanists advocate for walkable, bikeable cities with robust public transportation and affordable housing close to high-quality employment opportunities. But in the meantime, refugees and immigrants newly arriving in the U.S. need to get to their jobs, schools, grocery stores...
It’s tick season: here’s how to prepare
Summer is prime time for ticks, and the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts want to make sure people are aware of the risks of tick bites and how to guard against them. “Tick bites can lead to a number of potentially serious illnesses,” said Richmond and Henrico Deputy Director Melissa Viray. “It’s important to take a few key steps to protect yourself and your family.”
Henrico Police believe a Nissan car may have been involved with fatal hit-and-run
The Henrico County Police Division has released information about two potential vehicles that could be connected to a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred earlier this month in Eastern Henrico. Evidence collected from the 5700 block of Nine Mile Road after the crash July 5 indicated that the vehicle involved could...
Goochland quarry project prompts cross-county controversy
The development is located along Ashland Road in an already fairly industrial part of the county -- but there are also many homes nearby, which is why some residents of bordering Henrico County are worried about what this facility could mean for their families.
Richmond-area Verizon Wireless Retailers Giving Away Backpack on Sunday
In an effort to ease the financial burden for families heading into another school year, Richmond-area Verizon Wireless retail locations will be giving away hundreds of FREE backpacks on Sunday, July 28 at 1 p.m. With 42% of U.S. parents saying they will go into debt to pay for their...
Simone Biles speaks on her Olympic return
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)—Simone Biles discusses her Olympic return after the Tokyo Games with Alex Cooper. This year’s Paris Olympics begin Friday, July 26 and continue through Sunday, Aug. 11. Click/tap here for more Olympic coverage.
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