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Henrico Police use pepper spray to break up Varina High School fight
Henrico Police used OC (pepper) spray to break up a fight Wednesday afternoon at Varina High School. “On May 8, 2024, at approximately 1:20 p.m., school resource officers at Varina High School observed a crowd of students rush from the cafeteria causing a disturbance to the school setting,” a Henrico Police spokesperson told CBS 6. “Officers followed that group along with administrators attempting to restore order. A large group returned to the cafeteria and began fighting. Officers deployed OC spray to stop the active fighting.”
Forecast: Few showers and storms again Friday, mainly dry this weekend
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Any showers diminish overnight, with more scattered, hit or miss showers and storms possible by Friday afternoon and early evening. Thursday Overnight: A few lingering showers possible through about 2am, otherwise partly cloudy and turning cooler. Lows near 60°. (Rain Chance: Decreasing to less than 20%)
How The Commonwealth Times covered VCU’s recent protests
Reporters at the Commonwealth Times, Virginia Commonwealth University’s student newspaper, have been covering Pro-palestinian protests on campus. Late last month, they worked as six of their peers were arrested at a protest outside of the Cabell Library during finals week. The Richmond Police Department declared the protest an unlawful assembly and arrested 13 people total.
Rest Insured with Wael Ramadan of State Farm
RICHMOND, Va. -- Rest insured and know that you will have coverage when you need it. Today, Wael Ramadan, local State Farm agent, stopped by to share his insight. For more information, give them a call at 804-303-0113 or visit the website, www.waelramadaninsurance.com. {*THIS SEGMENT IS SPONSORED BY STATE FARM*}
Where to get a cronut in Richmond
Maybe I've been living under a rock, but I just found out that cronuts exist.Why it matters: If you can't find joy in a croissant-doughnut combo, there's no hope left for you.The best part: You can find them at multiple farmers markets in Richmond thanks to JC Desserts, a local dessert shop who makes the fried doughy goodness, being posted up at three of them weekly.Wednesdays: Scott's Addition Market (which started this week) from 3-7pm.Saturdays: RVA Big Market at Bryan Park from 8am-noon.Sundays: South of the James Market at Forest Hill Park from 10am-1pm.If you go: Flavors change seasonally, but the house cinnamon sugar and vanilla glaze are usually available and $6.Pro tip: If you go during the weekend, I recommend a pit stop at mobile coffee truck Parousia Coffee. The cronut-coffee mashup is *chef's kiss*.
Local attorney files suit against city leaders over the new Diamond District funding plan
A new curveball has been thrown in the plan to revitalize Richmond's Diamond District. Local attorney Paul Goldman has filed a lawsuit against city leaders challenging the approval of a new funding method for the project.
Mother of 5 homeless after losing Richmond eviction fight: 'I felt so alone'
Richmond's public housing authority has temporarily stopped eviction proceedings following an outcry from some city leaders and advocates who expressed concerns about an increase in eviction filings.
ProSafe Storage’s newest location
RICHMOND, Va. -- Bill connected with Mike Hanky of ProSafe who shared more about this new location. This ProSafe is located at 2100 Sheila Lane in Richmond. For more information, visit their website. {*THIS SEGMENT IS SPONSORED BY PROSAFE STORAGE*}
Learn about tenant, landlord laws in Virginia at West End Branch Library in Richmond
Looking to learn more about your rights as a renter in Virginia? The West End Branch Library in Richmond will hold an informational workshop about the state's tenant and landlord laws in June.
Two drivers charged with traffic infractions in May 2023 crash that killed VCU student
According to Commonwealth's Attorney Collette McEachin, two drivers were charged for traffic infractions in connection to the May 2023 crash on West Main Street, which killed 26-year-old VCU student Shawn Soares.
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