Why is today called “Black Friday”?
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The day after Thanksgiving — or sometimes hours after Thursday's dinner is over — thousands of Americans head to their favorite mall or online store for the best Black Friday deals.…
The emergence of the XBB variant will not lead to another deadly outbreak of COVID, officials hope
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Friday that it is now tracking a new variant of COVID-19 of concern in the US, known as XBB, which has risen to 3.1% of new…
The Bedford County Christmas Farm is kicking off a busy holiday season
Bedford County, Virginia – "We've been doing this for so long that people we met as kids are now bringing their kids," said Dancing Hill Tree Farm owner Richard Miles.Dancing Hill Christmas Tree Farm in…
Chesapeake Walmart Mass Shooting Suspect’s ‘Death Note’ Manifesto Released
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WRIC) — The Chesapeake Police Department has released photos of a note found on the Walmart shooting suspect's phone. Andre Bing, 31, 12 years of experience at Walmart — was a group leader…
Trump had lunch with Kanye West and white nationalist Nick Fuentes, adviser says
Former President Donald Trump dined with white nationalist Nick Fuentes and rapper Kanye West at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Tuesday, a Trump adviser confirmed to CBS News on Friday.The former president said in a statement…
Biden and his family attend the lighting of the Christmas tree on Nantucket
NANTUCKET, MA. - The Biden family's tradition of dining, shopping and watching the lighting of the Christmas tree in downtown Nantucket on Friday was largely about keeping the president's 2-year-old grandson from collapsing. President Joe…
Vasen Brewing Company welcomes local artists to its first Cellar Market
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Vasen Brewing Company is featuring dozens of local artists at its first Cellar Market this weekend and invites the community to shop local and explore the brewery. The market is Friday,…
Japanese players leave locker room ‘spotless’ after upset defeat to Germany at World Cup
Japan 2-1 a comeback victory over powerhouse Germany at the World Cup in Qatar on Wednesday shocked the soccer world, but his win wasn't the only thing that caught the eye. After the victory, the…
Wildlife conference boosts shark and turtle protection
PANAMA CITY – The International Wildlife Conference has taken action to protect shark species involved in the fin trade, as well as many turtles, lizards and frogs whose numbers are declining due to the pet…
Neighbors respond to Hopewell’s hours-long barricade
HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) — A man is in custody after barricaded himself with two children and another adult in his home armed with a gun early Friday morning. Omar Wharton, 29, reportedly fired a firearm…