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Chesterfield driver is charged with murder after 'intentionally' running over pedestrians. One of them died.
CHESTERFIELD – A Chesterfield woman is dead and a man behind bars when police say he intentionally ran her and another over Monday night in a neighborhood just north of Colonial Heights after earlier making phone threats about shooting and bombing buildings, and attacking police officers.. Shaunda Bizzell, 42, of the 16700 block of Amherst Ridge Place, died of her injuries at a local hospital, police spokesperson Elizabeth Caroon said in an email. The other pedestrian suffered...
Henrico obtains $69M for 5 major road projects
Some Henrico residents may see their flood insurance rates change when the county adopts new Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps April 25. The county’s board of supervisors officially approved the maps at their Tuesday meeting. Henrico is required to use these maps to remain a part of the...
Will you attend Tuesday's meeting on accessible playground equipment for Westwood Park?
On Tuesday, Hopewell's Director of Development Chris Ward will attend a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Committee meeting to present a proposal that would fund the renovation of Westwood Park to include all-access playground equipment for children of different abilities. These renovations — a project proposed by Hopewell's Recreation and...
Chesterfield teaching assistant accused of assaulting student
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - A teaching assistant is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a Meadowbrook High School student last week. Chesterfield Police said on Monday they received a report that Travonna Kenyear, 57, had assaulted a juvenile male student at the school on March 21. Police served Kenyear a releasable...
Tickets now available for the St. Jude Dream Home
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - 12 On Your Side is gearing up for another exciting St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway!. This year’s home, built by StyleCraft Homes, is a four-bedroom house located townhome located in The Highlands in Chesterfield. Reserve your tickets HERE through Friday, March 29 and you’ll be...
NWS: As much as 3 inches of rain could fall across Tri-City area by Thursday night
PETERSBURG – As much as three inches of rain could fall on Petersburg and the surrounding area by Thursday, and that could mean flooding possibilities in some low-lying spots. In a post Wednesday on X (formerly known as Twitter), the National Weather Service office in Wakefield indicated several bands of rainfall across Virginia...
Suspect in 2022 Chesterfield party killing sentenced to more than 20 years
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - One of four people charged in the deadly shooting at the Cultural Center of India will be facing more than 20 years behind bars. Kevin Benitez Sorto was sentenced Tuesday at the Chesterfield Courthouse to 50 years with 30 years suspended for first-degree murder and will serve 3 years for gun charges.
Petersburg Police: Man missing from Walnut Hill residence since Saturday
PETERSBURG — Police are looking for a man who went missing Saturday from his Walnut Hill East home. Joseph Western, 41, was last seen around 6 p.m. in the 1900 block of Fort Rice Street. He is 5’10” and weighing 225 pounds, and has red hair. At...
Varina community meetings April 15-16 to address county budget, other efforts
Residents can participate in-person or virtually, via WebEx or phone. To participate by phone, dial 1-415-655-0002 and enter the meeting’s access code. 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 15 at Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road. Participate via WebEx; phone access code: 2301 438 3503;. 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 15...
Oliver Anthony: Gospel concert at historic Beacon Theatre benefits food outreach program
HOPEWELL — Oliver Anthony will perform at the historic Beacon Theatre on Easter Sunday. Musicians Caleb Dillard and Joey Davis will join him on stage. On March 26 after he announced the special gospel concert would take place on Easter Sunday, the tickets sold out in less than five hours. All proceeds from the ticket sales will go to the Beacon Hill Church's food outreach program. Since 2020, the program has served free meals to the...
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