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Chesterfield County reaches out to its large Spanish-speaking community


Chesterfield County reaches out to its large Spanish-speaking community

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Virginia – The 2023 Census found that Chesterfield County has the largest Spanish-speaking population in the Richmond metropolitan area and one of the densest in Virginia. District leaders are holding an event to voice the voice of this community and to better communicate with families about their problems. The first “Cafe con la […]

Everything viral TikTok food critic Keith Lee ate on his restaurant tour of the DMV


Everything viral TikTok food critic Keith Lee ate on his restaurant tour of the DMV

WASHINGTON (7News) — Famous social media influencer and food critic Keith Lee was on a tour of the Washington DC area last week, stopping at several restaurants as part of his introduction to the food scene. He visited a number of restaurants in Maryland, Virginia, and DC — even as far away as Baltimore — […]

Everything viral TikTok food critic Keith Lee ate on his restaurant tour of the DMV


Everything viral TikTok food critic Keith Lee ate on his restaurant tour of the DMV

WASHINGTON (7News) — Famous social media influencer and food critic Keith Lee was on a tour of the Washington DC area last week, stopping at several restaurants as part of his introduction to the food scene. He visited a number of restaurants in Maryland, Virginia, and DC — even as far away as Baltimore — […]

Bail denied for man accused of killing his wife in Amherst County


Bail denied for man accused of killing his wife in Amherst County

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) – Bail was denied Monday morning during a hearing for the suspect in the murder of an Amherst County woman. Frederick Wiggington Jr. is accused of the premeditated murder of Elsie Wiggington, whose remains were found on the family property more than a year after she was reported missing. Fred Wiggington […]

What Chesterfield County Fair officials say after fights lead to 4 arrests


What Chesterfield County Fair officials say after fights lead to 4 arrests

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. – The general manager of the Chesterfield County Fair said safety remains a top priority after four arrests were made at the venue Saturday night as a result of several fights, according to police. “We don’t understand it because we work so hard because we want people and families to come and […]

Several arrests after fights at Chesterfield County Fair, police say


What Chesterfield County Fair officials say after fights lead to 4 arrests

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Virginia – Several people were arrested after several fights broke out at the Chesterfield County Fair Saturday night, according to police. Chesterfield Police officials reported that officers deployed to the fairgrounds at 10300 Courthouse Road were notified “of the possibility of fighting between juvenile attendees” around 8:30 p.m. “Officers attempted to peacefully disperse […]

The water in Orange County is now safe to use, but not drinkable


The water in Orange County is now safe to use, but not drinkable

Residents and businesses in eastern Orange County can now use tap water for bathing and laundry, but are under strict orders not to drink it. Although a petroleum odor is still noticeable in the water and neither the Rapidan Service Authority nor the Virginia Department of Health have determined the cause of the water contamination, […]

Good Samaritan shoots man trying to steal car from wife and child


Good Samaritan shoots man trying to steal car from wife and child

FALLS MILLS, Va. (WVVA) – A Good Samaritan shot and killed a wanted man Friday who tried to steal a car from a woman and her child. According to Major Harold Heatley of the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred at Lee’s Kar-Go when the suspect, identified as Cody Dailey, 30, “attempted to steal […]

Youngkin government removes 6,000 non-citizens from voter rolls ahead of November elections


Youngkin government removes 6,000 non-citizens from voter rolls ahead of November elections

RICHMOND, Va. (7News) — Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order to ensure election security, update voter rolls, and ensure accurate vote counts. Youngkin said his administration’s initiatives last year resulted in nearly 80,000 deceased voters being removed from the state’s voter rolls, voters who had moved out of state being removed, and Youngkin […]

Why flags are flying at half-mast in these states today and this weekend


Why flags are flying at half-mast in these states today and this weekend

In several US states, flags are flying at half-mast this weekend. The U.S. Flag Code requires that heads of state and the U.S. President may order flags to fly at half-staff to honor the memory of military personnel, government officials, and emergency responders. This weekend, lights on official government buildings in four states will be […]