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Students return from summer break at Chesterfield’s only year-round school
For most children in central Virginia, Monday, July 22 was another day spent in the warm glow of summer break -- but for students at Bellwood Elementary School in Chesterfield County, it was the first day spent back under the fluorescent lights of the classroom.
Double Homicide Investigation Underway in Hopewell Following Early Morning Shooting
HOPEWELL, VA – A tragic incident early Sunday morning resulted in the deaths of two men in a shooting on North Radford Drive. Hopewell Police are currently investigating the case,…
'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...
Mother, widow of Huguenot graduation shooting victims files wrongful death lawsuits against school officials
The mother and widow of the two people killed in the June 2023 Huguenot High School graduation shooting has filed two wrongful death lawsuits against the Richmond City School Board and other related school officials, seeking over $26 million in damages.
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.
Hepltahlete Anna Hall learns from her hero
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)— Anna Hall is trying to cement her status as the best Heptathlete in the world at the Paris Olympics. But she already has the best Heptathlete in history, believing that is so. This year’s Paris Olympics begin Friday, July 26 and continue through Sunday, Aug. 11....
Vegan Block Party In Richmond To Celebrate The 'Soul In Plant-Based Eating'
Scheduled to return on September 7, Richmond’s Soul Vegan Block Party will warmly welcome all types of foodies for a celebration of plant-based dining. The free vegan food fest aims to challenge the stigma “that there’s no SOUL in plant-based eating.” Its website states that its goal is to make living “a healthy and ethically conscious plant-based lifestyle” more widespread. The block party will have tons of vegan delights to try, live music, cooking demonstrations, and guest speakers.
WRIC NOW: Matt DiNardo and Jacqueline Waters discuss the science behind new Twisters film
StormTracker8 Meteorologists Matt DiNardo and Jacqueline Waters met in the WRIC NOW livestreaming studio for a new Weather University discussion about the real science behind the new "Twisters" film.
One school may be doing the best, but there's still a long way to go for elite receiver Davion Brown
Richmond (Va.) Trinity Episcopal School Top 100 receiver Davion Brown is a tremendous talent from the class of 2026. The 6-3, 185-pounder is listed by 247Sports as the No. 28 overall player in the country, No. 5 receiver nationally, and No. 1 prospect in Virginia. On the recruiting front, Brown...
End of animal testing? Virginia Tech researchers work to improve drug testing
Researchers for decades have been able to improve the quality of human life with drug treatments.But to get those drugs tested requires a long series of tests, government approvals, and certifications
Richmond BizSense Reporting Sephora Coming to Stony Point Village
Cosmetics retailer Sephora last week inked a lease for a new store at the Trader Joe’s-anchored shopping center in Bon Air. It would be Sephora’s first standalone location south of the river. The company also operates a store at Short Pump Town Center in western Henrico and has a presence in regional Kohl’s locations.
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