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Richmond woman injured in rollover crash
DARKE COUNTY – On Sunday at approximately 12:19 p.m. Darke County Deputies along with Tri-Village Rescue and Hollansburg Fire Department responded to the 2600 block of Hollansburg-Richmond Road for a one-vehicle rollover injury crash. Preliminary investigation revealed a black Chevy Cavalier driven by Katherine Burton (25) of Richmond was...
Bike shop shares safe cycling tips
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The cycling season is in full swing, and riders should know how to do quick fixes to avoid being stranded on the side of a trail. Blue Ridge Cyclery hosted a trailside troubleshooting clinic Sunday, July 7. The class featured safety tips on what to do if you’re in trouble while biking a trail.
"It Looks Like A Prison" - HDC Rips Proposed Mixed Use Building In Richmond Development
The Historic District Commission (HDC) ordered revisions last week to the design of a proposed mixed-use building slated for Nancy Anne Lane in the Richmond Great Point subdivision off Old South Road Lane, citing concerns with the building’s size and massing. “I understand that's a mixed-use area and there...
Special Smiles Program Empowers Special Olympians with Winning Smiles and Top-Notch Oral Healthcare
Robert Harris, affectionately nicknamed “The Hulk,” has been a fixture at the Special Olympics Virginia for the past 20 years, where he has excelled in powerlifting and earned a spot at the 2022 USA Games, winning four silver medals. This year, at the Richmond event in early June, Harris competed in both powerlifting and bowling, reflecting his dedication and extensive training.
‘Juneteenth means freedom:’ Grandmother of Juneteenth holiday visits Central Virginia
A history icon made a stop in Richmond on Wednesday. Doctor Opal Lee, who many recognize as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth", met with Richmond residents on July 6 and spoke exclusively with 8News.
Shamari Earls commits to UGA football for 2025 class
Shamari Earls, a four-star cornerback from Thomas Dale High School in Chester, Va., has committed to UGA football for the class of 2025. Earls was previously committed to the South Carolina Gamecocks, but flipped his commitment and announced his intention to sign with Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs. Earls...
New work zone, utility laws enacted by VA Legislature: THE DIGEST
Have an event or announcement you would like featured in THE DIGEST? It’s welcome! Please send an email to lbordelon@gannett.com. Time sensitive announcements should be sent a week ahead of time. Virginia adds civil penalties for moving violations in active work zones RICHMOND – In the 2024 session, the Virginia General Assembly enacted new penalties...
Pinpoint Weather: Heat continues, daily storm chance
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The hot weather pattern continues across Southwest and Central Virginia for the week. Showers and thunderstorms are possible each day. It will be a mild and muggy start to Monday with morning temperatures in the 60s and lower 70s. A mix of sun and clouds will be overhead as temperatures rise […]
Firefighters battle house fire in extreme heat
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Fire crews are cooling down after successfully battling a fire at a residence in Chesterfield. On Friday just before 6:30 p.m., Chesterfield Fire and EMS responded to a house fire in the 4000 block of Falstone Road. The fire was brought under control in 30 minutes,...
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