How many days in a row some Richmond water treatment plant staff worked amid water crisis
Some city employees worked 17 days in a row since the January 6 emergency, and other employees worked 21 consecutive days without a day
Richmond residents sought out the city’s natural springs during water crisis
Richmond’s recent water crisis left residents scrambling for drinkable water for days after a winter storm knocked out power at the water treatment plant, triggering a backup system failure and major flooding.
City of Richmond announces fund to help residents impacted by water crisis
The City of Richmond announced a fund in partnership with the United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg on Saturday to support city residents who were impacted by the water crisis.
VDH: Richmond's water crisis was "completely avoidable"
A 10-page report from Virginia health officials to Richmond on Thursday can be summed up with one scathing sentence: "The water crisis should never have happened and was completely avoidable." Why it matters: It's the first time the Virginia Department of Health has officially said the city's preparation was so insufficient it may have violated state law and regulations.
Va. health officials: Richmond water crisis 'completely avoidable'
Poor maintenance and testing, insufficient staffing and inadequate training may have contributed to Richmond’s six-day water crisis, according to a notice of alleged violation from the Virginia Department of Health.
Richmond homeowner facing plumbing issues since water crisis
Alida Rogers thinks the regional water outage that caused thousands to lose clean running water for days may have messed up her plumbing system.
Businesses still struggling as city of Richmond announces ‘Water Recovery Week’
Richmond businesses are still feeling the impact of the water crisis as the city announces “Let It Flow” — its Water Recovery Week — to help boost sales.
VDH says Richmond is not capable of reliably providing citizens with water
The Virginia Department of Health does not believe that the city of Richmond is capable of ensuring its citizens have reliable access to clean water.
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Armed security guard's stolen car was totaled in deadly Richmond wrong-way wreck: 'This changed my life'
RICHMOND, Va. — A Richmond man is seeking hope after his recently purchased car was stolen and totaled in a deadly wrong-way ...
Reed Bailey scores career-high 32 to lead Davidson to 72-66 victory over Richmond
Reed Bailey scored a career-high 32 points to lead Davidson to a 72-66 victory over Richmond on Saturday. Bailey shot 11 for 17 from the floor (4 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the ...
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Suspect in shooting that injured woman in Richmond now in custody
The Richmond Police Department is still searching for a man, who is considered armed and dangerous, after he allegedly shot a ...
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The awesome reason these volunteers were cleaning windows in Richmond
A group of volunteers cleaned windows in historic Shockoe Bottom on Saturday to prepare for a new exhibit that will celebrate ...
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Remembering Henry Marsh III, Richmond’s first African American mayor
Henry taught us all that the fight for civil rights is never truly over – that it is one of constant effort, requiring us to ...
Port Richmond is getting a new, $62 million school building
A new school is rising in Port Richmond. AMY at James Martin, formerly housed in an 1894 structure, will get a $62 million ...
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Richmond’s first African American mayor dies at 91
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Henry Marsh III, Richmond’s first African American mayor, has died at the age of 91. According to the ...
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Richmond Christmas Mother Fund reaches $369,216
The Richmond Times-Dispatch follows its tradition of publishing the names of donors to the Richmond Christmas Mother Fund ...
Richmond Heights Community Center reopens after bed bug treatment
RICHMOND HEIGHTS — The community center here will reopen Sunday after pest control companies treated the facility due to a bed bug infestation. The Heights closed Thursday after staff identified bed ...
Wotton praises Torquay despite Hampton and Richmond loss
Torquay boss Paul Wotton says his side produced their best home performance of the season, despite losing 1-0 to Hampton and ...