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‘Such a need:’ 400 boxes of food to help families in need in Chesterfield
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - It was a busy Tuesday morning at the Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center as 400 boxes full of food, toiletries and a case of water were donated to families in need. “This is essential food items for their pantry at home, kid-friendly food, also for families...
Henrico recognizes ‘Mama 305′ for service to community, generosity to Firehouse 5
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - A Henrico woman is honored for her community service. 81-year-old Barbara Chapman regularly delivers home-cooked meals and treats to Firehouse 5 in Lakeside. It has earned her the nickname of “Mama 305.”. “She means the world to me. I love Barbara,” Firehouse 5 Lt. Travis...
Report reveals thousands of eligible Virginia seniors are missing out on SNAP benefits
A recent report by the National Council on Aging and the Urban Institute, a Washington D.C. think tank, has highlighted a significant issue in Virginia: despite being eligible, thousands of residents are not utilizing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Heat advisory in effect for WV, VA and MD. Real feel index above 100, air quality poor
National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday for portions of eastern West Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western Maryland. A heat advisory is in effect for much of the area Wednesday afternoon and early evening. Temperatures are expected to reach 96-97 degrees with a...
Weather Alert: Heat index soars above 100° as poor air quality grips DC area
Feels-like temperatures surpassed 100° in the D.C. area Wednesday afternoon amid poor air quality in the region. Storm Team4 Meteorologist Chuck Bell said it's important to stay weather alert during the sweletering heat. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing, drink plenty of water and limit time outdoors, especially if you're doing strenuous activities.
Hot and sunny for your Wednesday; unsettled pattern the next several days
Wednesday morning starts mild and dry so expect an easy drive to work. Temps will quickly warm up into the 80s for lunchtime, getting into the 90s by the late afternoon. Little in the way of cloud cover will push a high UV index today, along with near record heat, take plenty of break, stay […]
Youngkin announces expansion of fentanyl overdose awareness campaign
After an unstable childhood, Sheyka Lyon said that she had lost herself as an adult with drug addictions. She made her way to Virginia as a sex trafficking victim, she said, but found recovery when tapping into support programs at Caritas — a Richmond-based nonprofit that supports people in recovery from substance abuse. “It really […]
Pinpoint Weather: Hot Wednesday, increasing rain chances
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Hot and humid conditions are expected across Southwest and Central Virginia for Wednesday and Thursday. Increasing rain chances are anticipated for the latter half of the week. It will be a mild start to Wednesday with morning temperatures in the 60s and lower 70s. Mostly to partly sunny skies will be […]
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