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Richmond Raceway to lose race date as NASCAR adds Mexico City event
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond Raceway is losing one of its NASCAR Cup Series races in 2025, a track spokesperson confirmed Tuesday afternoon. NASCAR announced it signed a multi-year agreement for a Mexico City road course event, which will replace one of Richmond’s two races. “This is going to...
Wanted Woman Busted When Driver Failed To Slow Down For Emergency Vehicle In VA, Police Say
A Spotsylvania woman wanted in Stafford County tried to pull a fast one on officers in Fredericksburg, but ultimately landed herself behind bars, police say.Late last week, a member of the Fredericksburg Police Department who was assisting during a traffic stop in the 1800 block of Emancipation Hig…
Meet the Broker: Chris Anderson
Richmond, Virginia, native Chris Anderson, broker-in-charge at King & Society Real Estate, has been a broker for 20 years. Anderson, a graduate of the University of Virginia who has a master’s from the University of Richmond, has previously worked at companies such as Dunes Properties, Place Real Estate and I’On Realty.
42nd annual Faculty Convocation will honor six VCU educators and researchers
The annual ceremony, which will be held on Aug. 29, celebrates outstanding teaching, scholarship and service. Virginia Commonwealth University will recognize six faculty members for outstanding teaching, scholarship and service at the 42nd annual Faculty Convocation. The ceremony will be held on Aug. 29 at 3 p.m. at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts and will be livestreamed on this VCU News article page.
Princeton Review Ranks University of Richmond #1 for Best Student Support and Counseling Services
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND ─ The Princeton Review has recognized the University of Richmond in its 2025 edition of The Best 390 Colleges guide, out today. The guide also includes specific rankings in categories that span academics, amenities, school services, campus culture, extracurriculars, and more. UR was ranked #1 for...
Attendance program a winner at Boushall Middle School
Megan Pauly at VPM has a great piece about the success at Boushall Middle School:. Student Jahrae Wilson said seeing her friends, learning and getting out of the house motivate her to show up for school. But she said the incentives don’t hurt; she won a pair of black and red Air Jordans.
Child's play a focus of medical internships
Nora Buell and Aden Smigel beamed as they watched the raised torch go by at the head of the parade. They cheered on competitors during various sporting events. The Paris Olympics? Not quite. Rather, the University of Richmond seniors helped coordinate a fun-filled, simulated Olympics program for pediatric patients in the Child Life Program of New York City’s renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where the two interned this summer.
VCU Rams Erupt Late to Beat Old Dominion 3-1 in Comeback Win
VCU's men's soccer team executed a stunning comeback by scoring three goals in the last nine minutes to defeat Old Dominion 3-1 in Richmond. After a scoreless first half, VCU found themselves down 1-0 before responding with goals from Andrey Salmeron and two from Papa Toure. The victory marks VCU's second win of the season, improving their record to 2-0-0.
Hanover man dies when moped is struck in Henrico
A 72-year-old man from Hanover County died just after midnight Saturday in a two-vehicle crash on Mechanicsville Turnpike, according to Henrico Police. The crash occurred at around 12:06 a.m. near Springdale Road. A preliminary investigation indicated that Billy Chestnut was driving a moped that became disabled while it was traveling north on Mechanicsville Turnpike. A sedan, also traveling north, approached the moped from behind and changed lanes in an attempt to avoid another slow-moving vehicle but instead struck the moped and Chestnut, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
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).
Pinpoint Weather: Heat persists, rain chances ahead
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — High pressure will keep Southwest and Central Virginia mostly dry through the middle of the week. However, increasing heat and humidity will impact the region. Tuesday will start with morning temperatures in the mild 60s and lower 70s. Patchy fog is possible. Otherwise, mostly to partly sunny skies will be overhead […]
2024 Chancellor’s Retreat spotlights new VCCS Strategic Plan
“Let’s prioritize the right things and focus on strategies that will have the most profound impact on our learners, their families, and our communities’ lives. That is our mission.” -David Dore. With commitments to measurable achievement and providing students across the Commonwealth with the skills and credentials...
3 NoVA Teachers Chosen as 2024 Amazon Future Engineer Teacher Ambassadors
The program aims to improve access to STEM education across the country. Four Virginia teachers, three of whom are from Northern Virginia, are among this year’s Teacher Ambassadors for Amazon’s Future Engineer program. This two-year, paid fellowship aims to increase access to computer science and technology. Amazon selects...
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