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4 people, 20 animals displaced after Chesterfield fire
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Four people and about 20 animals were displaced after a fire in Chesterfield on Saturday. Crews were called to scene around 4:30 p.m. in the 12400 block of Donegal Drive. “The first firefighters that arrived on scene found fire coming from the front attic area of...
Hopewell hosts annual Back To School Bash
HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - Hundreds, if not thousands, of people had fun at the Hopewell City Back To School Bash on Saturday morning and afternoon. Families jumped on bouncy houses, listened to music and ate food all while getting access to all of the community resources and supplies they need to start the school year off strong.
Mourners demand justice for star Virginia basketball player killed in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Jakolbi Taylor was a gifted basketball player, never scared of taking a big shot when it mattered most. In the final game he ever played — an AAU tournament in Myrtle Beach last weekend — the Patrick Henry High School star dropped 43 points. “He could put the team on […]
If You See Purple Paint Outside Norfolk, Leave Immediately
With spring upon us, everyone's gearing up for hunting season, hiking season, and flowers blooming. While you're out exploring the wilderness, there's some things you should keep an eye out for, just to make sure you're not putting yourself in a dangerous or unlawful situation.
Arlington-Alexandria residents become Va. 'folklife apprentices'
A team from Arlington and Alexandria has been named one of six from across Virginia selected by the Virginia Folklife Program as folklife apprentices for the coming year. Hayrunisa Yenilmes and Amar Kilich (Alexandria) and Ajinur Setiwaldi and Subhinur Elemin (Arlington) were selected for their efforts studying and performing Uyghur traditional music.
UVA student protesters enter the job market without their degrees while awaiting judiciary committee trial
Cady de la Cruz wasn’t surprised when the University of Virginia withheld her diploma. She knew it was a possibility, she said. After all, UVA wasn’t the first university to hold back degrees from students arrested during the breakup of the pro-Palestine encampments that spread across the country this spring.
Boil water advisory for some Orange residents
ORANGE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Some residents in the town of Orange need to boil their water. The Orange Public Works Department issued a boil water advisory on Friday for East Side residents. Residents should use either boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes until this...
Inaugural Virginia Cocktail Games Are Underway!
Embracing local producers means imbibing tasty treats from distilleries around the commonwealth! In that spirit, the Virginia Cocktail Games highlights bartenders from around the state, crafting cocktails that use Virginia spirits and pay tribute to the Summer Olympics. The Virginia Spirits Board has chosen 25 semifinalists, five from each region of the state, to advance to the next level, where voters choose Virginia’s 2024 Cocktail of the Year.
Tacky Light Tours in Richmond, VA This Holiday Lights Season
As the holiday season approaches, Richmond, VA, transforms into a beautiful spectacle of Christmas lights and cheer to get into the holiday spirit. This annual Richmond, Virginia tradition invites residents and visitors alike to explore some of the most exuberantly decorated homes in the Richmond, Virginia area, showcasing a creative blend of holiday lights, inflatables, and whimsical decor. Known for its fun, festive, and sometimes over-the-top displays, the houses in Central Virginia below offer a unique way to experience the Christmas spirit, making it a favorite activity for families, friends, and anyone who enjoys the magic of the season.
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