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Trailer park drug deal lands Hopewell repeat offender back in prison
A Hopewell man was sentenced this week to five years and three months in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl. Riezon Mekhi Murphy, 24, is returning to prison related to an incident in August 2022. According to court documents, on Aug. 22, 2022, Hopewell police encountered...
Here are some last-minute ideas on what to do for Mother’s Day
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - We are just days away from celebrating moms. This day comes with every emotion and that’s important to remember. Some people are grieving the loss of a child or a mom. Some people are celebrating a matriarch or a new mom. Lifestyle expert Jonathan Miller...
12 On Your Side viewers turn prom dreams into a reality
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -A high school senior’s dreams came true Friday all because of you. Many 12 On Your Side viewers responded to the pleas of a mother who wasn’t sure if she could get her daughter’s prom dress in time for the event. But, with just hours left to spread the word, viewers rallied together to make it all happen.
Construction crew discovers burial site during work to extend Chesterfield road
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - As work continues on the Nash Road extension project in Chesterfield, construction crews at the scene made an unexpected discovery now unraveling into a mystery possibly dating to the 19th century. Jesse Smith, Chesterfield’s deputy county administrator for community development, told 12 On Your Side that...
Mother’s Day celebrations happening this weekend
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)—If you are still trying to figure out what to do for Mother’s Day this year, we’re here to help. We’re previewing some events for mom happening this weekend. The Altria Theater invites you to listen to some unforgettable music from some of today’s...
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