Tracey Smith
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Richmond mayor recaps first year in office
In just his first week, he dealt with a snowstorm. Ever since he has faced challenges ranging from school funding to crime to protests for and against Confederate Monuments erected over 100 years ago. → Read More
Local university uses social media to give away scholarships
Virginia Union University's president took to social media to give away $50,000 in unclaimed scholarship money this week. → Read More
Holiday shipping deadlines are this week
Thousands of packages will pass through the hands of employees here at the UPS Store this week alone. → Read More
RPS recommends facility upgrades for every school in district
"Every school that remains in the system over the course of 20 years gets a new building, which we’ve identified, or it gets a renovation." → Read More
Christmas tree shortage impacts local prices
A nationwide Christmas tree shortage could put a dent in your wallet this holiday season.A nationwide Christmas tree shortage could put a dent in your wallet this holiday season. → Read More
Youth football team needs community’s help to go to National Championship
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) -- A Tri-Cities youth football team is hoping the community can help them make the trip to Florida for a national championship game. "I would like to see them go. The parents would like to see them go. The city would like to see them go," Assistant Coach Anthony Briggs said. The Tri-City → Read More
City exceeds goal of alleyway repairs during annual 'blitz'
Richmond's Department of Public Works has repaired nearly 1,600 of the city's alleyways since launching its annual 'Alley Blitz' back in June. → Read More
Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club unveils new renovation plans
The project will cost $6.1 million, most of which has already been raised through private donors. → Read More
Non-profit collects clothing to help veterans get jobs
Boots to Suits is a local non-profit that collects business clothes to help veterans transition to civilian life. → Read More
Antionette Irving elected Richmond’s sheriff
Taking a look at the results, Irving took 62 percent of the votes, after beating out current Sheriff C.T. Woody in the primaries back in the Spring. → Read More
Chesterfield families’ cars broken into in broad daylight during softball tournament
Parents and coaches at a softball tournament in Chesterfield County found their car windows smashed and their valuables missing over the weekend. → Read More
Local faith leaders react to Texas tragedy, talk security at church
As the news from Texas made its way to congregations across the Commonwealth, faith leaders in Central Virginia are reacting to the tragedy. → Read More
Chesterfield neighborhood assists FBI with child abduction exercise
Local law enforcement partnered with the FBI to hold a child abduction exercise in Chesterfield County on Thursday. → Read More
Hit and run survivor to run again in fundraiser 5k race
In Hanover, a hit and run survivor is preparing to celebrate her recovery with the community. → Read More
Dangerous intersection in Richmond causes numerous near-crashes
The intersection reopened last week and drivers claim the traffic signal doesn't clearly display that drivers going on Williamsburg Avenue have to yield on a solid green light. → Read More
New community center working to keep Richmond inmates from returning to jail
A new community center hopes to help former inmates rehabilitate and re-integrated into their communities. → Read More
Local woman asking for donations to help family in Puerto Rico
“Whether it is being used by them or another member of the community nothing is going to waste." → Read More
Local schools hold Pink Out to raise money for breast cancer research
Nine local daycare schools held a "Pink Out" to honor breast cancer awareness month Wednesday. → Read More
Chesterfield teen launches Instagram campaign to raise money for breast cancer charity
A high school student in Chesterfield County is using social media to raise money for breast cancer. → Read More
Police release suspect information for Henrico car wash shooting
Henrico police are investigating a shooting at a Car Pool Car Wash on West Broad Street. → Read More