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RAA emergency calls increase as extreme heat continues
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Multiple heat waves continue to sweep across central Virginia, making it difficult to be outside. “We have another heat advisory going into effect Wednesday,” said 12 On Your Side’s Meteorologist Megan Wise, “Heat index values back close to 109-110 degrees.”. These index values...
Actual State Fair of Virginia competitions: Perfect grilled cheese, duct tape design
Competition categories are open for both adults and youth, as well as 4-H and FFA. Competition guides for creative and culinary arts as well as horticulture and field crops were released today. “We’re excited about the diversity of all the competition categories, and we know our competitors enjoy the creative...
Public invited to discuss cell phone use in Chesterfield schools
Following Governor Glenn Youngkin's issuance of Executive Order 33 to reduce or ban the use of cell phones in public schools, the Virginia Department of Education will hold a public conversation session in Chesterfield for residents to share their thoughts.
A bridge too far removed: Residents give Petersburg council earful over detoured neighborhood access
PETERSBURG – For the past three years, people who live in the Walnut Hill Gardens neighborhood off South Crater Road have dealt with getting in and out of their area in a roundabout way – and not in a traffic-circle manner, either. They have, though, had to circle...
Is severe heat the new normal? Experts explain
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)—There are hot summers, and then there are summers like the one happening right now when the excruciating heat seems never to end. “We have seen the lengthening, strengthening and ‘weirdening’ of when heat events happen in our region. So it means they’re lasting longer when they do occur,” said Jeremy Hoffman, the director of Climate Justice and Impact at Groundwork USA.
Where to celebrate National Hot Dog Day in Richmond
In honor of National Hot Dog Day, made possible thanks to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (yes, it's real), we're rounding up where to get your sausage fix today. First up, we've got City Dogs, which foodie outlet "loveFOOD" recently named as one of the best hot dog restaurants in the U.S.
Insomnia Cookies offers FREE sweet treat for National Ice Cream Day
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Insomnia Cookies is celebrating National Ice Cream Day by giving away a free sweet treat to help you stay cool this weekend. The popular cookie brand is providing two scoops of any ice cream for FREE with any purchase from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21. (No minimum purchase required)
Watch Richmond Police Officer’s Emotional Ed Sheeran Cover on ‘America’s Got Talent’
In an episode filled with stunning acts, it was police officer Mervin Mayo from Richmond, VA., who truly stole the spotlight on America’s Got Talent.Drake's Toronto Mansion Appears to Be Flooded Amid Record Breaking Storm His heartfelt rendition of Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” left the judges and audience alike in awe, earning him four enthusiastic yeses and a standing ovation. Mayo, who has dedicated his life to helping at-risk youth, shared a deeply personal story before his performance. He recounted his challenging upbringing in the housing projects of Richmond and how a police officer named Curtis Simmons saved him from a...
High levels of E. Coli present in James River in Richmond
According to Michael Gillert, the Water Quality Program Manager for the James River Association, the bacteria levels at Rocketts Landing were measured at 2,420 CFU per 100 ml Thursda -- which is the maximum reading given the method used, meaning that the bacteria levels there were actually at least 2,420 CFU per 100 ml.
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