Powhatan, VA Local News and More

Truck crashes on I-95, spilling tar onto Virginia interstate

A sedan struck a tar truck on I-95 in Chesterfield County, Virginia, overturning it and spilling tar. Both drivers had non-life-threatening injuries.

Chesterfield County, VA · 3h

12onyourside.com

‘I won’t give up’: Family seeks answers 30 years after double murder at Cloverleaf Mall

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WWBT) - Thirty years after Cheryl Sonya Edwards and Charlita Singleton were found stabbed to death at Cloverleaf Mall, the double homicide remains unsolved. Edwards’ family said Saturday they still want answers. The killings happened Nov. 7, 1996 at Cloverleaf Mall, which has since been replaced...

Chesterfield County, VA · 1d

WRIC - ABC 8News

‘Tragic’: 75-year-old man dead, driver arrested after Richmond hit-and-run

A 75-year-old Richmond man is dead and a driver is facing charges after a hit-and-run in Richmond's Shockoe Bottom on Friday.

WRIC - ABC 8News

24-year-old man shot, killed in Richmond

A 24-year-old man was killed after a shooting in Richmond early Saturday morning.

Richmond, VA · 2h

12onyourside.com

Petersburg man wanted for attempted murder after GRTC driver stabbed

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond police are looking for the man they say stabbed a GRTC bus driver on Sunday. Police say Everette Prince Jr., of Petersburg, is wanted for attempted murder. The stabbing took place in the 2400 block of Moss Side Avenue on Sunday, Nov. 1. Prince, Jr....

travelmag.com

partner publisher · 2.1M followers

10 Virginia Barbecue Restaurants Smoking Ribs, Pulled Pork And Brisket Over Wood

A Virginia barbecue joint sells its house sauce in something called a sauce bladder. Yes, a bladder. Barbecue folks clearly don’t do boring. The names only get better from there. There’s a sandwich called Heaven on a Bun, plus a dessert called Bananamisu waiting after the brisket. But...

Virginia · 2d

USA TODAY

Richmond's Jack McCaffery, son of Fran McCaffery, diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma

Richmond men's basketball forward Jack McCaffery, the son of Penn head coach Fran McCaffery , will be on indefinite medical leave after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, the university announced on Sunday, Nov. 8. According to the school, McCaffery was seen by medical staff at Richmond earlier this week and after his evaluation, he traveled home with his parents to Philadelphia, where he was admitted to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He has begun a course of treatment there under the care of the doctors and nurses at Penn Medicine. "Any cancer diagnosis is distressing, especially at a young age, but we are confident in Jack's treatment plan and Penn Medicine's team of lymphoma experts," Dr. Alison Wakoff Loren of Penn Medicine said in a statement . "Hodgkin's lymphoma mainly affects young people in their 20's, but it is a highly curable form of cancer, thanks to years of dedicated research. Our goal is to get Jack through his treatments safely and to return him to school and to his teammates on the basketball court as soon as we can." REQUIRED READING: ‘Proud of me?’ Valparaiso’s wild Purdue upset sparks touching TV moment McCaffery is in his first

partner publisher · 237.0K followers

MotorBiscuit

He Towed His Silverado to a Chevy Dealer. Then His App Showed It 20 Minutes Away

A Virginia owner says his myChevrolet app placed his 2021 Silverado about 20 minutes away after he had it towed to a Richmond dealership for engine work.

Richmond, VA · 7h

WTVR CBS 6

Sources: Person detained after man killed in parking lot at Chippenham Hospital

One person suffered life-threatening injuries and another is detained by Richmond police following a shooting in the parking lot of Chippenham Hospital on Friday.

partner publisher · 38.5K followers

Guessing Headlights

Man Sends Silverado for Repairs, Then Finds It Miles From the Dealership: "Not Willing to Go Down Without a Fight"

A Virginia truck owner got a clue about a theft by checking how much gas was left in his truck. He had sent it to a dealership for engine repairs and was waiting for the ... Read more

WRIC - ABC 8News

Residents, soon-to-be married couple in a jam after 3-alarm apartment fire in Richmond

Frustration lingers for residents, business owners and other renters at the Richmond multi-use building that caught fire a week ago. This includes a soon-to-be married couple, who lost their wedding venue.

WTVR CBS 6

Military Humvee catches fire on I-95 in Chesterfield County, causing delays

A military Humvee caught fire along Interstate 95 northbound in Chesterfield County on Sunday morning, closing a lane and causing delays, sources tell Virginia Statewide Incidents.

Chesterfield County, VA · 1d

WRIC - ABC 8News

PHOTOS: Richmond SPCA hosts 28th annual Fur Ball

The Richmond SPCA hosted its 28th annual Fur Ball on Saturday evening to raise funds for veterinary care for sick and injured pets.

WTVR CBS 6

Chesterfield plans region's first publicly run domestic violence shelter

Chesterfield County plans to transform an existing building into what officials say would be the region's first publicly run domestic violence shelter.

Chesterfield County, VA · 22h

WRIC TV

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 16 alum Mirage comes to Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In late October, Mirage, a “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum, traveled from Las Vegas to Richmond for a show hosted by local drag queen Drew Friday at Babes of Carytown. In addition to Mirage and Drew Friday, the show cast included local queens...

Margaret Minnicks

user · 49.9K followers

Meet the 35-year-old Richmond doctor behind The Collective Cup healing cafe

The Collective Cupofficially opened its doors on Monday, October 26, 2026, in Shockoe Bottom at 104 N. 19th Street, Richmond, VA 23223. The cafe is not your usual eatery in the River City. It is a community-focused coffee shop and healing space where all proceeds help fund food, clothing, housing, and mental health resources for individuals in need.

hoodline.com

Shenandoah Mansions Sets New Year’s Eve Opening; Rates Start at $290

Shenandoah Mansions has been in development since 2021, and its opening was initially expected two years before this month’s announcement. The building, formerly a senior living facility, is being converted into a 73-room hotel, The Richmonder reported. The project’s progress was interrupted by a dispute with its former general...

hoodline.com

Shooting In Chippenham Hospital Parking Lot Leaves One With Life-Threatening Injuries

A shooting in the parking lot of Chippenham Hospital in Richmond left one person with life-threatening injuries Friday night, and another person was detained by police in connection with the incident. The shooting followed an altercation and happened around 8:40 p.m. According to WTVR, the timeline of the shooting was...

fastfoodclub.com

Ham Biscuits And Hand-Pulled Coffee Draw Early Risers To Duck Donuts? No, Ellwood Thompson’s? Try Sugar Shack Donuts In Richmond

Richmond has no shortage of breakfast stops, and early risers here love to argue about which counter deserves the first stop of the day. Some swear by a biscuit. Others chase a chain they already know. One small shop on a quiet corner has spent years quietly winning that argument, one dozen at a time.