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Robert Griffin III’s proud grandmother ready for RG3-mania
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR)- The NFL can be like a soap opera for men: story lines year-round. Something fans in Richmond are certainly talking about is RG3 – Robert Griffin III – the new quarterback of the...
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New Huguenot bridge construction moving along
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR)-For more than 60 years, it’s been one of the cheapest ways to cross the James River. As you probably know, the old Huguenot bridge is coming down, and a new one is going up. So how...
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Poe letter to ‘Little Lamb’ author nets $164K
Click to view slideshow. AMHERST, NH (WTVR) – A rare letter written by one of Richmond’s most famous residents fetched a big price at auction last night. A one-page letter from Edgar Allen Poe to noted...
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Richmond city leaders move forward to settle overtime lawsuit
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR)- “I’m glad to see that this thing is moving forward.” Richmond City Council member Bruce Tyler is giving his two cents over a proposed settlement of a $38 million lawsuit against...
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HOLMBERG: The art of shagging at The Diamond
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR)- The back parking lot at the Diamond in Richmond is the site of a strange, somewhat competitive ritual that goes on at virtually every pro baseball park in the land. It’s called...
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Working or working out outside? Respect the heat.
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – You know it’s hot outside, but chances are you’re going to spend some time out in the dreaded heat over the next few days despite the summer heat advisory that has been issued...
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VDOT wants $4 toll for cars on I-95
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is proposing a toll for motorists traveling in both directions along Interstate 95. VDOT said the proposal calls for passenger...
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Floodwall testing could cause delays Downtown
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR)- This weekend weather permitting, the City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities will be performing its annual floodwall testing. During the testing at the Mayo Bridge, the...
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Need to file a storm claim?
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – If you’re dealing with storm damage following Monday’s storms there’s a checklist you should go over before you call your homeowner’s insurance. Mike Fisher with State Farm was...
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Surveillance video of Captain D’s robbery released
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – Richmond police released Tuesday video of a gunman in the midst of an armed-robbery at the Captain D’s restaurant on Chamberlayne Avenue. The robbery happened July 14 at around...
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Polls: Paul Who?
(CNN) — Mitt Romney’s long-anticipated vice presidential announcement comes Saturday morning and sources indicated to CNN that the presumptive GOP nominee will name U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as...
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Portion of Lee Davis Road Closed for Repairs
HANOVER COUNTY, Va (WTVR)- Starting Monday, August 13, all travel lanes will be closed on Lee Davis Road (Route 643) between Mechanicsville Turnpike (Route 360) and Lark Way through August 31 for...
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VCU Police Launch Safety Campaign
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) - In the past week, news of violent assaults and multiple robberies near VCU’s main campus has left some returning from summer vacation a bit on edge. The urban campus boasts one...
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HOLMBERG: Child’s cancer fight highlights need for research
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WTVR) – Drew Goodman of Beaverdam died one month ago after a brave 8-year battle with a particularly brutal type of brain cancer. He was just 12 years old when his beloved dog,...
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Debate not a game changer for some Virginians
RICHMOND,Va (WTVR) – Hundreds of people gathered at Richmond’s Hippodrome Theater Wednesday night to cheer Barack Obama during the first of three presidential debates. “ You don’t want Mitt Romney up...
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VIRGINIA THIS MORNING: GRTC Transit System
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – Crowded sidewalks and exposure to the elements are just two things GRTC is hoping to fix with their latest project, a Transfer Center that will help make your commute run as...
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Major crash at Daytona sparks fan safety concerns
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) — Fan safety at tracks across the country is a topic of discussion after more than 30 people were injured and more than a dozen taken to the hospital following a wreck at a...
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Winter rain and snow resurrect Virginia from drought
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – For the first time in more than a year, Virginia is perfect with precipitation. This bodes well for Spring Greening with not a single bit of “abnormally dry” area to report. Way...
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VIRGINIA THIS MORNING: Richmond International Raceway
RICHMOND, Va (WTVR) – The President of Richmond International Raceway, Dennis Bickmeier, stops by to talk to us about the new ‘Virginia Is For Lovers Frontstretch Gate’ and what you can expect to see...
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FLOOD WARNING: James River on the rise after heavy rain upstream
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – If you cross over or spend any time near The James River today, you’ll notice it rising rapidly and likely carrying debris downstream. Because of heavy rainfall (3″+) this week...
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