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Gone Shrimpin’: MD, VA Shrimp Harvests Return for 2024 Season
In the movie Forrest Gump, Alabama native Bubba proclaims, “Shrimp is the fruit of the sea.” Indeed, the south has long been known for its shrimp harvests, but the Chesapeake Bay? Not so much. In recent years, that’s been changing. Shrimp appear to be more abundant further north...
Area hospitals on top of security requirements
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - New state-mandated security requirements at hospital emergency rooms are no worry to Charlottesville-area healthcare providers. According to a state law that took effect at the beginning of July, Virginia emergency rooms must have round-the-clock security or police presence. The law also requires emergency departments, or ED’s...
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...
Motorcyclist Forced To Swerve Into Shoulder Fired Shots At Driver's Car In Stafford: Sheriff
A road-raging motorcyclist popped off and took shots at another driver following an incident that played out in Stafford County early on Sunday morning, officials say.Deputies were called at around 12:15 a.m. on July 21 to the intersection of Warrenton Road and Village Parkway, where there reports …
Breaking news: Local couple killed in New York plane crash
When the Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region was seeking a CEO to replace Teri McNally, the process took five months. The board interviewed 20 promising candidates, but one applicant, Zach Hatcher, kept coming to the forefront. “He rose to the top in every single category,” McNally said.
Hepltahlete Anna Hall learns from her hero
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)— Anna Hall is trying to cement her status as the best Heptathlete in the world at the Paris Olympics. But she already has the best Heptathlete in history, believing that is so. This year’s Paris Olympics begin Friday, July 26 and continue through Sunday, Aug. 11....
WRIC NOW: Matt DiNardo and Jacqueline Waters discuss the science behind new Twisters film
StormTracker8 Meteorologists Matt DiNardo and Jacqueline Waters met in the WRIC NOW livestreaming studio for a new Weather University discussion about the real science behind the new "Twisters" film.
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