9+ hour, 15+ min ago (250+ words) RICHMOND, Va. -- Operation Silent Night, Richmond Animal League's 15th annual event to clear shelters by reducing adoption fees and finding foster homes for homeless pets, is well underway. In fact, 26 adoptions took place on the first day of the group's "hallmark holiday adoption" event, according to Lauren Behringer, RAL's special event manager. "The beautiful part of that is that because we had so many adoptions, we can fill those kennels back up with even more pets who need our help," Behringer said. The shelter's adoption fees, which range from $75-$125 for cats and $150-$250 for dogs throughout the year based on the age of the animal, have dropped to just $10 thanks to the program's sponsors. Additionally, RAL's hours have expanded to 12-5 p.m. on weekends and 1-6 p.m. on weekdays through Friday, Dec. 21. Any pets not adopted during Operation Silent Night will spend the holidays in loving…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago (80+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " A man has been arrested after a woman was shot in South Richmond overnight Friday. According to the Richmond Police Department, the shooting happened around 3 a.m. in the 3700 block of McGuire Drive. Investigators say the woman was shot after an argument with her boyfriend. She was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Charges are pending against the man, who was taken into custody. He has not been identified at this time....

3+ day, 2+ hour ago (489+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " For Sheretta Williams, this holiday season brings multiple challenges. The Richmond mother is navigating both grief and financial stress during what should be a time of celebration. "This time of year is kind of sad, because I lost my mother and grandmother, so I don't have that, you know, cooking," Williams said. While battling grief, Williams also worries about the cost of food. She says events like the Thanksgiving Give Back provide much-needed relief for families like hers. "It feels good to be able to fellowship with the community," Williams said. "It really makes me happy because, you know, sometimes the resource is not available for children." The two-day event was organized by three nonprofits: The All Equals Project, The Trust Project and Good Money Giveback. All three organizations are led by young men from the Richmond community....

4+ day, 45+ min ago (124+ words) Barriers block traffic from the sloped stretch of Government Road across from Chimborazo Park that's been closed since 2023. -- It's been two years since the Church Hill end of Government Road has been closed due to safety concerns.And, after an initial solicitation over the summer received no bids from contractors to repair it, the hillside connector between Church Hill and Fulton will be closed for at least another year longer " potentially impacting at least two development projects that have been in the works there for years.The City of Richmond on Friday posted a second request for bids for its Government Road Slope Stability Repair project, an $8.6 million contract that received no response when it was first advertised in late July...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago (386+ words) GOOCHLAND COUNTY, Va. " AAA Mid-Atlantic spokesperson Morgan Dean said families are willing to brave the traffic and congestion to make memories with friends and loved ones this Thanksgiving. Eighty-two million Americans are expected to travel nationwide in 2025, which AAA said is a record-setting Thanksgiving travel period. "Thanksgiving travel numbers are consistently high since the holiday has become synonymous with hitting the roads or catching a flight to spend time with loved ones," Dean said. Thanksgiving is the single busiest holiday for travel compared to others like Memorial Day and July 4. This year, AAA projected an additional 1.3 million travelers on the road compared to last Thanksgiving. More than 2 million Virginias will be driving to their destinations among 73 million total across the country, which accounts for 90 percent of all travelers." "Tuesday and Thursday are going to be really, really busy. Best time…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago (590+ words) CBS 6: How has growing up in Virginia and working in Richmond shaped the sound, lyrics, or attitude of your solo music? Andy Thomas: Growing up out in Goochland County and living in Richmond most of my life definitely brings out the Southern aspect with a little city edge. I grew up on rock & roll, country, and blues, so I've taken everything that's ever inspired me and filtered it through my own perspective and feel. My Virginia roots run deep, and you can hear that highlighted in this new music. It's nostalgic and raw, but also new and southern to the core. How did working with David Schools at Spacebomb influence the arrangement and feel of "Long Gone?" I got the original idea for the claps and opening line while I was driving. Running late, dead phone, no charger and just…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago (430+ words) Richmond Public School's chief academic officer for secondary education, Solomon Jefferson, passed away at his home on Sunday....

5+ day, 20+ hour ago (670+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Patrick Pearson was at his wit's end when he reached out to CBS 6 for help in October with cracked and buckling sidewalk sections near his Richmond home. As we told you then, service requests to the city about the tree and sidewalk right in front of his house dated back to June of 2018. "It's extremely frustrating. You just kind of feel like you are screaming into the wind," Pearson said. Byrd Park man raises concerns about city trees cracking sidewalks We asked the city about Pearson's concerns, and they took action. Within weeks, the city removed the tree in front of his house and worked to repair that stretch of sidewalk, as well as sections of sidewalk he noted around the corner. "We addressed that. I think we addressed it in a timely manner," said Torrence Robinson, Deputy…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago (62+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Richmond fire responded to Tarrant's Downtown restaurant on West Broad Street in Richmond Monday afternoon for a fire. It's unclear whether the fire was located at the restaurant or ... RICHMOND, Va. " Fire crews responded to Tarrant's Downtown restaurant on West Broad Street in Richmond on Monday afternoon for a fire. Tarrant's is located at 1 West Broad Street....

6+ day, 18+ hour ago (165+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Richmond police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a man in life-threatening condition. Officers responded to a report of a person lying in the roadway in the 1200 block of Broad Rock Boulevard at approximately 4:10 a.m. on November 22. Upon arrival, officers discovered an injured man in the left travel lane on the south side of Broad Rock Boulevard, between Belt Boulevard and Clover Lane. The victim was transported to a hospital where he remains in life-threatening condition. The driver of the vehicle drove off without stopping or rendering aid to the victim, police said. The RPD Crash Team responded to the scene and determined the pedestrian was crossing from the north to the south side of the street heading towards Southwood Parkway when he was struck. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact RPD Crash…...