Richmonders can recycle their jack-o'-lanterns after Halloween

Pumpkins are turned into jack-o’-lanterns for a part of Halloween decorations. Even though pumpkins can be displayed before and after Halloween, most people don't want the jack-o'-lanterns hanging around. So, what do you do with your jack-o'-lantern after October 31?

Henrico begins annual leaf collection services

Henrico County has begun accepting orders for its paid vacuum leaf collection service , while free pickup of bagged leaves will begin Monday, Nov. 9. Vacuum service orders through contractor Really Clean Streets must be submitted by 3 p.m. Friday for collection the following week. The first and second orders

Sheltering Arms plans Regency location as 314-unit Regent begins leasing

Sheltering Arms Community Programs plans to open a 24,830-square-foot location at Regency in Henrico County, according to an announcement from Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer and property developer Rebkee. The announcement also identified Grove Eyecare, which is leasing 7,472 square feet, and Tee Box, which is leasing

Virginia Halloween Alert: Richmond-Norfolk Safety Tips for Oct. 31

Virginia parents should prepare for busy streets, changing fall weather and trick-or-treating traffic Saturday.

‘There’s no survey’: Petersburg homeowner disputes backyard boundary with neighbor

PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) - A Petersburg homeowner is seeking answers after she was told a year into living in her home, her family’s backyard does not belong to them. Brittany Ellerbe and her husband bought a nearly 100-year-old home on South Dunlop Street in 2025. The couple converted the backyard from gravel to grass and added a fence for privacy.

Richmond’s New Dolly Parton Mural Draws Visitors to Oregon Hill

Local artist Jerro painted the mural on South Pine Street at homeowner Stephanie Harrington's request. Parton's decades of charitable work, including the Imagination Library, inspired the tribute and Harrington's own community involvement. The mural unveiled on Halloween adds a new attraction to Oregon Hill's historic neighborhood and annual celebrations. A...

Fact checking political ads: 1st District candidates Rob Wittman and Shannon Taylor

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - With less than a week until Election Day, more political ads are emerging over Shannon Taylor’s handling of the Henrico Doctors NICU baby abuse investigation. A new ad is from the man she’s challenging, Rob Wittman. The ad makes you think this woman named...

Richmond Pedestrian Study Finds Nighttime Crashes Drive Most Severe Injuries

Nighttime walking in Richmond carries far greater risk than daytime strolls, according to a city-commissioned analysis that examined nearly 1,200 pedestrian crashes between 2017 and 2025. Crashes after dark made up only 39% of all pedestrian collisions citywide, but accounted for 57% of those resulting in death or serious injury. The findings are feeding into Richmond's first Pedestrian Safety Master Plan, and the city is accepting public comment through Nov. 19.

Election results - Nov. 3, 2026

Avula calls Flying Squirrels, Diamond District developer settlement ‘good news’

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Mayor Danny Avula said it’s “good news” that the Richmond Flying Squirrels and Diamond District developers are settling a contentious defamation lawsuit. “The fact that a settlement has been achieved is only good news for us,” he told 8News. On...

New Dolly Parton mural brings color, charm to Richmond neighborhood

A new mural celebrating country music icon Dolly Parton is drawing attention in Richmond's Oregon Hill neighborhood and giving residents a colorful new landmark to admire.

Petersburg apartment residents wait to return after complex closes over unsafe conditions

Residents at the Plaza at Bank Street in Old Towne Petersburg are wondering when they will be allowed back into their building.

105-Year-Old Buffalo Soldier honored by motorcycle club

At 105 years old, Matthew E. Otey Sr. is still living on his own, still cooking his own meals, and still climbing. "I'm on the rough side today, you know, uh, I'm still climbing," Otey said.

Henrico breaks ground on two infrastructure projects

HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - Henrico County officials will break ground at 10 a.m. Wednesday on two infrastructure projects: the widening of Richmond-Henrico Turnpike and construction of the Eastern Henrico Transmission Line. Turnpike widening. Crews will begin work to widen Richmond-Henrico Turnpike between East Laburnum Avenue and Hummingbird Road. The road...

Henrico Business Watch: Business license filings Oct. 22–28, 2026

Henrico County reported the following business license filings with start dates during the week. The filings are listed alphabetically by business or trade name, followed by a registered address and business industry classification. Autonomy Salon and Wellness , 5714 Brook Road, Henrico – Hairdressing services. CK Workshop LLC , 5613 Burberry Court,

Chesterfield residents push for accountability as data center development grows

Dozens of families gathered at Brightpoint Community College Tuesday to hear from representatives from companies including Google and Dominion Energy about data center projects in Chesterfield County.

Records reveal maintenance gaps before chiller failure caused mold, closure

CBS 6 found no records that Richmond schools did required chiller upkeep before mold shut Barack Obama Elementary and delayed the year by 9 days.