Desiree Montilla
Reporter
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The Virginia Department of Historic Resources released an inventory of the items found inside the 1887 time capsule beneath the former Robert E. Lee monument in Richmond.
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Chesterfield County said their former county administrator, Jay Stegmaier, passed away on Thursday.
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The Chesterfield school board voted to uphold its current mask requirement at schools Thursday afternoon.
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School districts in Central Virginia are continuing their conversations on Gov. Glenn Youngkin's executive order on masks, which allows parents to decide whether or not their child will wear a mask in the classroom.
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Police are investigating a shooting in Richmond after initially being called to a crash.
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People across the country are showing their support for animal shelters with a donation in Betty White's name.
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As the winter weather passes through Central Virginia, VDOT is continuing to treat the roads and slick spots that could form overnight.
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As you prepare for the long weekend ahead, Virginia State Police are advising you to be aware of the weather and pay attention to how the pending winter storm could impact your travel plans.
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Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is preparing their crews for the potential power outages that could come during Sunday's winter weather.
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In the wake of a recent surge of COVID-19 cases, Colonial Heights Public Schools is going virtual for the remainder of the week. Chesterfield County Public Schools is also requesting 7,000 take-home test kits for their students and staff.
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The Louisa community is giving back to its “Snow Heroes” who are still helping residents clean up in the aftermath of the winter storm.
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The Chesterfield County Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services announced a partnership with PulsePoint.
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At this time, the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU said they're seeing more patients come in testing positive for COVID-19.
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VDOT is preparing the roads for another round of wintry weather as crews continue their work to clean up from the aftermath of Monday's snow storm.
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After more than 24 hours, The Virginia Department of Transportation has rescued the last group of drivers stranded on Interstate 95.
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The snow storm left behind a wintry mess of snow and slush in the Central Virginia region.
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The Tin Pan is asking guests to show their vaccine cards or a negative COVID-19 test result to attend their New Year's Eve celebration.
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In an announcement on Thursday, Governor Ralph Northam and Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney announced that an agreement has been reached between city and state officials Richmond’s Confederate monuments will be transferred to the Black History Museum.
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VCU and VSU are requiring a COVID-19 vaccine booster for the spring semester.
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Conservators find several books, coins, and buttons inside a copper box placed inside the Robert E. Lee monument in 1887.
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The mystery behind the time capsule at the former Robert E. Lee monument may be over.
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Across the country, millions of people are expected to drive or take a plane home for the holidays.
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Three books, a coin and a cloth envelope were found inside a lead box believed to be the time capsule placed inside the Robert E. Lee monument in 1887.
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Two of the people charged in the hazing death of VCU freshman Adam Oakes are due in court Tuesday.
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As omicron becomes the dominant COVID-19 variant in the U.S., holiday travelers are taking extra steps to stay safe.
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Crews may have located the 1887 time capsule inside the Robert E. Lee monument Friday.
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The Richmond Coalition of Police (RCOP) is asking Richmond Police Chief Gerald Smith to resign.
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A Dinwiddie farm is working to clean up what’s left after a fire tore through one of the barns Tuesday night.
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Two people are dead and another hurt after what police are calling a “domestic-related” shooting in Chesterfield County.
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Volunteers from Mercy Chefs are providing hot meals to victims and first responders following a string of deadly tornadoes.
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The push for flu shots come as VDH describes last year’s flu season as mild, which Sollot said is likely due to the mitigation strategies in place to prevent COVID-19, including social distancing and masks.
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A Chesterfield pharmacy is feeling the effects of supply chain backlog issues for prescription medication.
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As police officers responded to several more deadly shootings in Richmond this week, a community activist is looking for proactive solutions to stop the violence.
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Fire crews in Richmond rescued a baby out of a locked car Tuesday afternoon.
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Around 4:30 a.m. on Nov. 30, police responded to a report of gunfire in the 4000 block of Midlothian Turnpike at the Belt Atlantic Apartment complex.
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The CDC recommends all eligible adults should get their booster shots as scientists keep a close eye on the new COVID omicron variant.
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In October, a local hospital in Richmond reached their peak of patients diagnosed with MIS-C, a rare condition linked to COVID-19.
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Local stores in Carytown are preparing their shops for Small Business Saturday.
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Shoppers headed to the stores early to get their Black Friday deals.
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Holly Berry Christmas Trees started selling Christmas trees on Thanksgiving as they began to see a high demand for them amid a nationwide tree shortage.
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Shoppers packed grocery stores on Wednesday to get their last-minute items before Thanksgiving.
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Chesterfield police are searching for the person suspected of taking items from vehicles.
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As you start to put up your holiday decorations, Henrico Fire is advising families to check their lights and extension cords to prevent a blaze from sparking in their homes.
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Nationwide supply chain issues might impact how much more you will need to pay for your Christmas tree this year.
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Richmond International Airport expects thousands of travelers during the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Of the 12 deaths reported in Richmond, police say five were caused by co-sleeping and unsafe sleeping conditions.
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Thirty-six people have been displaced after a two-alarm fire occurred at an apartment in Richmond.
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Mental health and injury prevention are the two areas of focus for a new program for the Richmond Ambulance Authority.
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Hopewell City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Melody Hackney is addressing families on three school-related incidents that happened over the last few weeks.
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Food banks in Richmond are finding creative ways to curb the rising costs for food and supply chain issues.