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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.
Richmond: Contractors, manager named in new baseball stadium project
The new $110 million home of the Richmond Flying Squirrels and VCU Baseball is a big step closer to coming to fruition. The city has selected Providence, R.I.,-based Gilbane Building Co. and North Chesterfield-based Prestige Construction Group to lead the construction of the new 10,000-seat stadium, which is slated to open in 2026.
Connect RVA: Elegba Folklore Society Family Reunion
The Elegba Folklore Society is proud to present the 33rd annual Down Home Family Reunion. This celebration will be held on Saturday, August 17th, 4pm - 11pm at the Abner Clay Park in Richmond, VA. We invite you to come and join in on the celebration of African- American folklife on August 17th!
2026 4-star WR Davion Brown is looking nationwide for the right school
Davion Brown is a top wide receiver on the east coast in the 2026 class and the four-star is drawing national attention. The post 2026 4-star WR Davion Brown is looking nationwide for the right school appeared first on On3.
In debut novel, VCU creative writing student Josh Galarza brings life to teen experience
The release of his debut novel this month is more than a writer’s milestone for Josh Galarza. It’s a reflection of personal growth – and healing. Galarza, who is in his third year of the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at Virginia Commonwealth University, returned to adolescence for “The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky.” Imbued with elements of Galarza’s identity and life story, the young adult title marks the author’s evolution in life and writing.
'Miscommunication' causes no-swim advisory to be issued 2 weeks after original report
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The details of what led up to the no-swim advisory for portions of the James River remain murky. It was initially issued on July 16. However, a Facebook post from the James River Association states that the leak had been reported two weeks earlier. According to...
Ribbon cutting opens new Goochland elementary school
GOOCHLAND, Va. (WWBT) - The new Goochland Elementary School has officially welcomed students, families, and community members. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, July 18, filled with community members and school leaders, including current and former school board members, the board of supervisors, and Goochland Elementary School Principal Tina McCay.
Global IT outage impacts air travel for a fourth day
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Many air travelers still feel the pain of last Friday’s Global tech outage. Across the country, thousands of flights have been canceled or significantly delayed since the Microsoft Windows Crowdstrike glitch. Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport has seen the most cancellations. However, air passengers feel...
FFP exclusive: There’s nothing middling about new city school
It didn’t take long to spot Matt Eberhardt after I pulled into a gravelly parking lot off Idlewild Boulevard on Friday morning. “I like the hard hat,” I told Eberhardt, Fredericksburg’s Deputy Superintendent of Schools. “It’s a good look.”. “You’re going to be putting one...
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....
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