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Virginia church displays relic believed to be from the real Saint Nicholas
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (288+ words) FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. " A Northern Virginia church is offering visitors a unique Christmas experience " the chance to see what they believe is an actual relic of the real Saint Nicholas, the historical figure who inspired the modern Santa Claus legend....
Police identify man killed on I-95 Christmas night in Richmond
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (103+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Police have identified the man killed Christmas night on Interstate 95 in Richmond as 25-year-old Cornell West. "The preliminary investigation indicates that a pedestrian was in the northbound lanes, where he was struck by a tow truck," a Virginia…...
Christmas on Wendhurst ends 27-year run of holiday lights display: 'Best memories'
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (295+ words) GLEN ALLEN, Va. " Christmas on Wendhurst will go dark for good this year, ending a 27-year tradition that transformed a Glen Allen home into a nationally recognized holiday destination. From being featured on "CBS Sunday Morning" and beyond, Al and…...
Richmond's 5-cent plastic bag tax goes into effect on Jan. 1
4+ hour, 55+ min ago (230+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Richmond shoppers will start paying a 5-cent tax on plastic bags beginning in 2026, following City Council's approval of the environmental initiative in June. The fee will appear on receipts when shopping at grocery stores, convenience stores and drug…...
Virginia minimum wage rises to $12.77 as new laws take effect
6+ hour, 10+ min ago (523+ words) RICHMOND, Va. -- While most new Virginia laws take effect on July 1, more than half a dozen laws are taking effect Jan. 1, bringing changes to wages, social media use, healthcare coverage and consumer protections. Starting Jan. 1, Virginia's minimum wage will increase…...
These new Virginia laws starting Jan. 1 target wages, social media and healthcare
6+ hour, 10+ min ago (523+ words) RICHMOND, Va. -- While most new Virginia laws take effect on July 1, more than half a dozen laws are taking effect Jan. 1, bringing changes to wages, social media use, healthcare coverage and consumer protections. Starting Jan. 1, Virginia's minimum wage will increase…...
Many left frustrated as personal property tax bills increase: 'I'm just dumbfounded'
9+ hour, 15+ min ago (914+ words) CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. -- Diligent record-keeper Alesha Moore did a double-take when she opened her personal property tax bill a few days ago. Moore's 2022 tax bill was significantly higher than her 2021 bill. "Counties send you 15 bills for three different things. They…...
CBS 6 thanks couple behind one of Virginia's best Christmas displays
10+ hour, 39+ min ago (267+ words) The CBS 6 Month of Giving made possible by Virginia Credit Union is underway. Watch for a new surprise every day in December on CBS 6 News. " Al and Esther Thompson have been creating Christmas magic for 27 years, transforming their Glen Allen…...
Man hit and killed on Hull Street Road in Richmond
12+ hour, 48+ min ago (136+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " A man was hit and killed while walking on Hull Street Road in Richmond Thursday evening, according to Richmond Police. The crash occurred in the 5700 block of Hull Street Road. Officers were called around 7 p.m. and found a man…...
Temperature drops dramatically across Central Virginia
13+ hour, 45+ min ago (178+ words) RICHMOND, Va. -- Much of Virginia is experiencing a significant temperature difference this Friday following a backdoor cold front that moved through overnight. Today will feature lots of clouds with a 20% chance of some rain this afternoon. Highs get stuck in…...