Virginia Restaurant Receives $50K Water Bill Due to Billing Error
Social 52 Kitchen and Craft Bar says the Department of Public Utilities billed them over $50,000 in one month because of a billing error dating back to 2023.
Hot Water Restored for Richmond's Creighton Court Residents
12 On Your Side+ Airs Weeknights at 9 PM
Crime
Driver Charged in Deadly Hit-and-Run of Virginia Living Magazine Editor
Latesha Coleman, 41, accused of fleeing scene after striking 23-year-old Hope Cartwright in Richmond crosswalk

23-Year-Old Magazine Editor Killed in Alleged Hit-and-Run Crash
Hope Cartwright was remembered as an "exceptional" and "charming" young journalist by her colleagues.
3 Henrico Men Charged After Shooting at Buffalo Wild Wings
Incident left 18-year-old critically injured in Mechanicsville restaurant parking lot
Weather
Chilly and Sunny Friday Ahead
Much warmer weather expected next week in Richmond, Virginia

StormTracker8: Warmer Temperatures on the Way Through Wednesday
Sunny skies and above-freezing temps expected in Richmond, VA this week.
Windy and Very Cold Weather Hits Richmond
Snow-covered trees and limbs could cause power outages and road closures
Economics
Richmond, Pittsburgh Become Less Affordable as Renters Flock to Cheaper Cities
Influx of out-of-town renters drives up prices in once budget-friendly markets

Virginia Lawmakers Scramble to Address Soaring Energy Bills
Governor Spanberger and state legislators propose measures to help residents cope with rising costs.
Richmond Power Bills Soar After Rate Hike and Deep Freeze
Dominion Energy customers face double-digit increases due to base rate increase and record-setting cold snap.
Politics
Virginia Senate Approves Amended Congressional Map
Redistricting plan would shift 63,000 Chesapeake residents to new district

Virginia Lawmakers Target PBM Reforms in Bipartisan Push
Lawmakers aim to require pharmacy benefit managers to pass along rebates to lower drug costs for consumers.
Virginia Governor to Give Democratic Response to Trump's State of the Union
Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer, will deliver the Democratic rebuttal to the President's address next week.
Health
Virginia Bill Aims to Ban Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics
Proposed legislation would prohibit use of formaldehyde, methylene glycol and other harmful ingredients.

Popular Hair Products for Black Women Contain Toxic Formaldehyde
Decades-long use of chemical hair straighteners linked to health issues like cancer and hair loss
Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome Cases Surge in Virginia
What is this condition and why is it on the rise?