Wabi-Sabi restaurant in Old Towne Petersburg closed after propane explosion injured 2 employees. Historic building red tagged ...

Gov. Glenn Youngkin says the three big jobs announcements by pharmaceutical companies represent a “gravity pull” that can reshape the Virginia economy. Industry observers agree.

Kirill Dmitriev has emerged as a key player in drafting a new proposal to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine. But he is not a professional diplomat.

PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — A Petersburg school teacher has won $111,718 jackpot in a Virginia Lottery online game, according to officials. Valerie Jones, a K-12 public school teacher in Petersburg, said ...

Hundreds of Petersburg residents received free turkeys at The Hope Center on November 18. It was a chilly morning, but early birds formed a line to receive what many called a "blessing." "I'm thankful ...

The permanent $1.4 billion Live! Casino Virginia resort is expected to be completed by 2027. The LEGO Group is building a manufacturing plant in Chesterfield County and a distribution center in Prince ...

The National Weather Service in Wakefield issued a freeze watch for parts of Virginia that will remain in effect from 10 p.m. Nov. 10 until 9 a.m. Nov. 11. The cities under the freeze watch include ...

John Bensenhaver, 88, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away on Oct. 10, 2025, in Petersburg, WV. Born in Rig, WV, the son of Vance & Goldie Bensenhaver, he is survived by his wife of 65 years Margaret; ...

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On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, Michael Nathaniel Walker affectionately known to family & friends as “Mike, Mike", gained his heavenly reward after a lengthy hard fought-battle against an illness.

Construction on the new Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia in Petersburg is moving forward. Work started on the $1.4 billion Petersburg casino after a groundbreaking event in March. A temporary casino is ...

PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia House Democrats launched their “Standing Up For Virginia” in the Tri-Cities on Tuesday. On Tuesday, Aug. 26, House of Delegates Speaker Don Scott joined other key ...