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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,…
The Weekly Update: Cloudy skies, muggy weather & near-daily showers in Tri-Cities
Welcome to The Weekly Update Weather Forecast, The Progress-Index's new weekly weather forecast for Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights. This new weekly briefing will cover the upcoming week's weather for the Tri-City area, so you can keep informed on important weather updates and stay ahead of your plans. Whether you're organizing an...
Lake Anna writing retreat helps Ph.D. social work students build their dissertations – and friendships
VCU alum Keita Franklin is paying it forward to the next generation with her creative donation. As any doctoral student learns, writing a dissertation takes time and occasional blood, sweat and tears. For Ph.D. students in Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Social Work, a week of fun, sun – and focus – at the lake helps ease the burden and cement lasting bonds.
Hundreds of backpacks, school supplies donated to military families in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. — Several military families in Norfolk, are right on track with preparing their children for the back-to-school season. The national nonprofit Operation Homefront's annual Back-to-School Brigade filled bookbags with school supplies and gave them to hundreds of children with parents in the military. It's part of a...
Country music event coming to Hanover
Hanover, Va. (WWBT) - Country music lovers have an opportunity to enjoy the music in Hanover on Saturday. Presented by K95, the Hanover Vegetable Farm is hosting the Country Music Festival on July 27. It begins at 12:30 p.m. Artists that will be at the event include:. Gates will open...
Brenden ‘Butterbean’ Queen outduels Connor Hall at Hampton Heat, Earnhardt Jr. finishes fifth
HAMPTON (WAVY) – A sellout crowd of more than 6,500 waited out a several hours long weather delay at Langley Speedway and for those stayed, which most did, they witnessed a tense main event in the Hampton Heat. Brenden “Butterbean” Queen from Chesapeake held of Connor Hall from Hampton to take the checkered flag for […]
Henrico man found shot to death on N. 28th Street in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A Henrico man was found shot to death Sunday afternoon in the 1700 block of North 28th Street. Police were called to the scene at 5:07 p.m. and found Delantel Plummer, 41, on the ground dead from a gunshot wound. No suspects have been named. Anyone...
Project focuses on an agricultural community in Chesterfield
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - The Bensley Agrihood Planning Project held a Community and Survey day on Sunday where people living in the area could complete a survey about their needs, wants and opinions on this project, for a $25 Visa gift card. The project is said to create a place...
AUDITIONS: Willy Wonka JR – Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts will now be accepting auditions submission for AEA (Guest Artist) and non-Equity actors for its upcoming production of: Willy Wonka JR. This show will run during the month of October. Auditions will be held at Riverside Center, August 4th from 3:30pm to 8:30pm. A...
Kaine addresses Biden's health, 'podunk paper' at Staunton election office opening
STAUNTON – The Democratic Party of Virginia opened a new headquarters in downtown Staunton on Saturday. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine was one of several speakers at the opening, addressing President Joe Biden's health and calls for Biden to resign as the party's presidential nominee. Kaine also criticized his opponent in the Virginia senatorial race, Republican Hung Cao. ...
Former 4-star Oklahoma DB Damond Harmon added to Liberty’s roster
Liberty has added a very talented defensive back to its roster ahead of the 2024 season as former Oklahoma defensive back Damond Harmon has enrolled at Liberty and will participate in training camp with the Flames. The 6’0”, 180 pound defensive back was a four star recruit by multiple recruiting...
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