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Virginia Tech students join wave of campus protest encampments, Senator weighs in
Virginia Senator Mark Warner is weighing in as students at Virginia Tech become the first at a major university in the Commonwealth to set up an encampment to protest Israel's military action in Gaza.
Aird rips Petersburg's casino pick, blasts council for choosing self-service over serving citizens
PETERSBURG – The chief patron of the successful legislation that brought the long-pursued casino referendum has blasted Petersburg City Council over the choice of its former collaborator as the winning bidder for the business. In a scathing statement Friday night, Sen. Lashrecse Aird also pushed back at the city’s earlier claim that it...
Saturday Evening Forecast: Drying out, clouds decrease.
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Highs in the 80s begin Sunday and continue through next week. Overnight: Clouds should break into the evening hours. Possible shower in our northern counties. Temperatures will fall into the mid to upper 50s. Sunday: Mostly sunny and a touch more humid. Lows in the low...
Drive-thru & drop off your unwanted recyclables during Richmond E Cycle Day
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - If you’re looking to start your spring cleaning, now may be the perfect time as Richmond is hosting its annual E-Cycle Day. The City of Richmond is offering residents a convenient way to dispose of unwanted paper and electronics. The event has been organized as...
Overnight into Monday: Mostly clear & mild
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms possible Tuesday through Friday. Overnight: Temperatures fall into the 60s with mostly clear skies. Monday: Sunny with near-record heat. Not too humid. Current RIC record: 94° set in 1974. Lows in the low 60s, highs near 90°.
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