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Forecast: Showers & storms likely into Tuesday night
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Lots of humidity through Thursday with a continued chance for scattered showers and storms. With any periods of heavier rain, localized flooding is possible. Be alert to the potential for rapidly changing conditions on the roadways as you travel and if you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around, don’t drown!
Cowan Boulevard Sewer Main Repairs Continue
Partial Intermittent Closure of Cowan Boulevard Expected This Fall. On the evening of December 31st, 2023, the City’s Department of Public Works was notified of a sanitary sewer manhole that was discharging behind the shopping center located on the north side of Cowan Boulevard across from the Belmont subdivision. The Department established an emergency pump-around across Cowan Boulevard and through the Belmont Apartment complex to facilitate the emergency repairs. There was a similar failure earlier in December that required a temporary bypass pass be put into operation. The emergency repairs were divided into two phases. The now completed Phase 1 repairs involved replacement or rehabilitation of 5 manholes and installation of approximately 625 feet of new sewer main in the lower portion. Work is now in Phase 2 which involves installation of 1,008 feet of new sewer main (a portion of which crosses under Cowan Boulevard), two new manholes, and rehabilitation of two existing manholes.
VCU School of Medicine again receives full accreditation from Liaison Committee for Medical Education
The peer-review process for M.D. programs examines more than 100 elements of a medical school, and years of preparation are required. The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine M.D. program has again received full accreditation from the Liaison Committee for Medical Education, the accrediting body for all medical education programs resulting in an M.D. degree in the U.S.
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.
New initiative expands internships for students in Federal Work-Study program
VCU Career Services is elevating opportunities that offer direct mentoring, personal reflection and hands-on learning. Virginia Commonwealth University students looking for a paid internship have a new option: the Transforming Federal Work-Study Internship Program. The pilot initiative helps elevate a set of on-campus FWS opportunities into internships that promote career readiness.
'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...
Hopewell neighbors worried following double homicide at house party
HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) -Hopewell Police are investigating a double homicide after two men died in a shooting early Sunday morning on July 21. Neighbors say it happened during a large house party, estimating at least 50 people were at the home. It happened off of North Radford Drive, which people...
An Update on the Hoos in Major League Baseball
The MLB all-star break has passed and some Virginia Cavaliers products are amidst pennant chases with their respective ball clubs. Several more are knocking on the door in the minor league ranks. Here is an overview of the ‘Hoos in professional baseball:. Andrew Abbott (Cincinnati Reds) The southpaw has...
Autumn Crittendon, ’16 & Pregnant’ Alum Dead At 27
16 & Pregnant season five alumna, Autumn Crittendon was pronounced dead at age 27. The mother-of-three was known for her teenage relationship with Dustin Franklin during the show. Per the Henrico County Police Division statement to E! News, “members from Henrico Fire attempted life-saving measures however they were not effective....
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