5 things to know about Richmond SailFest this weekend
Three tall ships — Oosterschelde, Pride of Baltimore II and Virginia — will travel up the James River and anchor in Richmond for Richmond SailFest.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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Photos: Ships travel up the James River for Sailfest Richmond
Times-Dispatch photographer Mike Kropf traveled aboard Schooner Virginia as it and several other ships made their way up the James River from Norfolk to Rich...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
OBITUARY: Jerry Malcolm Bullard Sr.
Jerry Malcolm Bullard Sr., 88, of Rockingham, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 at his home. He was born Jan. 16, 1938 in Richmond County, a son of the late M...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Virginia gun store sees sales spike ahead of assault weapons ban taking effect July 1
With less than a month until Virginia's new assault weapons restrictions take effect, a Richmond gun store owner says he is seeing a rush of customers buying...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
COURTROOM INSIDER | Jon Burkett on witnessing executions and covering crime for nearly 3 decades
Tonight on “Courtroom Insider,” he’s one of the most respected crime reporters in the country. Crime Insider Jon Burkett from WTVR in Richmond, Virgini...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games bring 1,200-plus 'really excited' athletes to Richmond
More than 1,200 athletes gathered at the University of Richmond this weekend for the 2026 Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games.
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Families honor fallen Virginia firefighters at memorial ceremony: 'Thank you for your service'
Families honored eight fallen Virginia firefighters at the Virginia Fallen Firefighters and EMS Memorial Service at Richmond Raceway on Saturday.
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Virginia Pride, OutRVA celebrating Pride Month on 12 On Your Side+
Stefon Royce with OutRVA and James Millner with Virginia Pride will discuss what both of nonprofits do to help the LGBTQ+ community in Richmond and throughou...
Jun 6, 2026Open source
Dog bites pose growing threat to Richmond mail carriers
Mail carriers in Richmond reported 10 dog attacks in 2025, the highest number in Virginia. USPS and Richmond Animal Care and Control are urging pet owners to...
Jun 6, 2026Open source
VDH reports measles case at St. Mary’s Hospital
The Virginia Department of Health is reporting a new measles exposure in Richmond.
May 30, 2026Open source
New giraffe calf born at Metro Richmond Zoo
Just one day before Mother’s Day, a female reticulated giraffe made its debut at Metro Richmond Zoo.
May 12, 2026Open source
BYU men's lacrosse captures 6th MCLA national title, tied for most in club history
Gavin Taylor totaled eight goals, and the Cougars pulled away from Virginia Tech 16-13 to capture a second MCLA national title in three years Saturday at Riv...
May 10, 2026Open source
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Judge blocks Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund until government agrees it’s been dissolved
A federal judge in the Eastern District of Virginia issued a preliminary injunction Friday halting the Trump administration's nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weapo...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
A dive into Robin Flinchum’s latest book
This area author hosted a presentation on “The Redemption of Julia Bulette: Murder, Myth and the Hunt for a Serial Killer in Early Virginia City.”
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
A federal judge in Virginia has extended a court-ordered block on the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Mountaineers' ascent to CWS started after fortuitous decision to keep program after entry to Big 12
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Oliver Luck had a decision to make in the fall of 2011, a few weeks after the Big 12 announced the addition of West Virginia effective t...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Temperanceville Man Killed in Accomack Co. Motorcycle Crash
ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. – The Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal single vehicle crash that killed one on Wednesday evening. At 7:48 p.m. on Jun...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Pentagon lockdown lifted after false alarm
The Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, was locked down on Thursday due to a potential hazmat issue.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Dan Haar: A submarine named for Joe Lieberman? It could boost his bipartisan legacy
Sen. Richard Blumenthal proposed a measure calling for the honor for Lieberman on a future Virginia-class sub made in CT.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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Judge blocks Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund until government agrees it’s been dissolved
A federal judge in the Eastern District of Virginia issued a preliminary injunction Friday halting the Trump administration's nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weapo...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
A dive into Robin Flinchum’s latest book
This area author hosted a presentation on “The Redemption of Julia Bulette: Murder, Myth and the Hunt for a Serial Killer in Early Virginia City.”
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
A federal judge in Virginia has extended a court-ordered block on the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Mountaineers' ascent to CWS started after fortuitous decision to keep program after entry to Big 12
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Oliver Luck had a decision to make in the fall of 2011, a few weeks after the Big 12 announced the addition of West Virginia effective t...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Va. Supreme Court appoints panel to decide if gun ban lawsuits should consolidate
The Supreme Court of Virginia has appointed a three-judge panel to decide if multiple legal challenges to the state
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Hopewell area water firm, localities agree on rate increase
The water company that serves Hopewell and Prince George County has agreed to trim a double-digit percent rise in rates, in a proposed settlement that would...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Former Virginia Tech Rector John Rocovich sues Gov. Abigail Spanberger over removal
Former Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Rector John Rocovich filed a complaint in Montgomery County Circuit Court on Tuesday, asking a judge to determine that...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Temperanceville Man Killed in Accomack Co. Motorcycle Crash
ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. – The Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal single vehicle crash that killed one on Wednesday evening. At 7:48 p.m. on Jun...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Pentagon lockdown lifted after false alarm
The Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, was locked down on Thursday due to a potential hazmat issue.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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