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Saturday Evening Forecast: Mostly Clear & comfy
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Pleasant late July weather this weekend!. Saturday Evening: Mostly clear, lows in the mid 60s. Sunday: Mostly sunny with low humidity. Highs in the upper 80s. Monday: Mostly to partly sunny, hot and more humid. Isolated afternoon and evening showers and storms possible. Lows in the...
Virginia Inmate Escape: Woman Charged with Felony for Aiding Fugitive
A woman accused of helping a Virginia inmate escape from custody last year was charged with a felony by a Richmond Circuit Court grand jury this month. Sasha Castillo, from Washington, D.C., is facing a felony charge for aiding the escape of a prisoner. The charge is connected to the...
1,900 Virginians take advantage of tax credit to encourage safe firearm storage
New data from the Virginia Department of Taxation shows that, during tax year 2023, 1,905 Virginians took advantage of a new tax credit designed to help offset the cost of life-saving gun storage devices like gun safes, gun locks and more.
Va. education board adopts new school accreditation regulations
After a years-long input process, the Virginia Board of Education approved its newly designed Standards of Accreditation regulations on Thursday. These regulations simplify how schools are rated and allow the state to separate accountability from accreditation. A final vote on the accountability system is expected at next month’s board meeting. The accountability system includes Virginia’s […]
Gold, Light Blue, Royal Blue win senior softball crowns
Below are final regular-season standings and rosters of the championship teams in the Northern Virginia Senior Softball League for the 2024 spring and summer season. Games in the three conferences were played at various venues throughout Northern Virginia. Playoffs follow the regular season. The three conference regular-season champions were the...
Volunteers needed to help clear ivy for new park
There is a new public park coming to Ernest Road – one of five new parks Southside ReLeaf is working with the city to bring online. Unfortunately, this site is currently overrun with invasive vines like English Ivy. Fortunately, YOU CAN HELP! We are seeking volunteers on July 30 and 31 to help us clear a trail that will provide better access to the space. Both workdays will be from 10:30 am – 2 pm at 4701 Ernest Rd. Sign up here: https://shorturl.at/vTfFK.
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