Posted: May 8, 2020 / 11:45 AM EDTUpdated: May 8, 2020 / 11:45 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — EBT cards loaded with pandemic benefits will be available for Virginia families with children who no longer have access to free or reduced lunch due to the coronavirus school shutdown.The said they will provide qualifying families with a Pandemic EBT card (P-EBT) in the next four to six weeks. Families will receive a total benefit of $376 per eligible student, VDSS said.“Virginia is one of 20 states approved by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Services to implement the...…Posted: May 8, 2020 / 11:45 AM EDTUpdated: May 8, 2020 / 11:45 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — EBT cards loaded with pandemic benefits will be available for Virginia families with children who no longer have access to free or reduced lunch due to the coronavirus school shutdown.The said they will provide qualifying families with a Pandemic EBT card (P-EBT) in the next four to six weeks. Families will receive a total benefit of $376 per eligible student, VDSS said.“Virginia is one of 20 states approved by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Services to implement the...WW…

Posted: Nov 18, 2020 / 07:34 AM ESTUpdated: Nov 18, 2020 / 08:30 PM ESTRICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — Gov. Ralph Northam didn’t announce extra coronavirus restrictions for Virginia in a press conference on Wednesday, saying controlling the virus is in the hands of Virginians.However, he did reemphasize new restrictions that started on Sunday.He says he hopes those restrictions will be enough at the moment to help curb the spread of the virus, but stressed that all options are on the table as he and his team continue to watch the data.The most recent restrictions include:Instead, Northam again asked...…Posted: Nov 18, 2020 / 07:34 AM ESTUpdated: Nov 18, 2020 / 08:30 PM ESTRICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — Gov. Ralph Northam didn’t announce extra coronavirus restrictions for Virginia in a press conference on Wednesday, saying controlling the virus is in the hands of Virginians.However, he did reemphasize new restrictions that started on Sunday.He says he hopes those restrictions will be enough at the moment to help curb the spread of the virus, but stressed that all options are on the table as he and his team continue to watch the data.The most recent restrictions include:Instead, Northam again asked...WW…

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Stock up on Northern Neck Ginger Ale while you can!Coca-Cola is  including, TaB, Diet Coke Feisty Cherry, Coke Life and regional brands Delaware Punch and Northern Neck Ginger Ale.The company said plans to streamline the company’s beverage lineup were underway well before the coronavirus outbreak. However, the pandemic caused leadership to move faster.“We’re challenging ourselves to think differently about our brands to accelerate our transformation to a total beverage company,” Cath Coetzer, global head of innovation and marketing operations, The Coca-Cola...…RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Stock up on Northern Neck Ginger Ale while you can!Coca-Cola is  including, TaB, Diet Coke Feisty Cherry, Coke Life and regional brands Delaware Punch and Northern Neck Ginger Ale.The company said plans to streamline the company’s beverage lineup were underway well before the coronavirus outbreak. However, the pandemic caused leadership to move faster.“We’re challenging ourselves to think differently about our brands to accelerate our transformation to a total beverage company,” Cath Coetzer, global head of innovation and marketing operations, The Coca-Cola...WW…

Posted: Apr 21, 2021 / 11:30 AM EDTUpdated: Apr 21, 2021 / 05:19 PM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Here’s the latest coronavirus update from the Virginia Department of Health for Wednesday, April 21: 1,261 new cases, which includes those who tested positive and people with known exposure to COVID-19. In total, Virginia has reported 649,608 COVID-19 cases and 10,640 deaths.As of Wednesday, the  that 1,120 people are currently in the hospital with COVID-19, with 271 of those patients in the ICU. There are 130 people currently on a ventilator.Virginia is getting . According to...…Posted: Apr 21, 2021 / 11:30 AM EDTUpdated: Apr 21, 2021 / 05:19 PM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Here’s the latest coronavirus update from the Virginia Department of Health for Wednesday, April 21: 1,261 new cases, which includes those who tested positive and people with known exposure to COVID-19. In total, Virginia has reported 649,608 COVID-19 cases and 10,640 deaths.As of Wednesday, the  that 1,120 people are currently in the hospital with COVID-19, with 271 of those patients in the ICU. There are 130 people currently on a ventilator.Virginia is getting . According to...WW…

Posted: Mar 16, 2021 / 09:11 AM EDTUpdated: Mar 16, 2021 / 09:33 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded Virginia’s Department of Emergency Management $37 million in federal funds to start mobile vaccination units to support the state’s vulnerable population.In a release, FEMA said that mobile units could allow the Commonwealth to administer up to 250 vaccinations per day. The mobile units would vaccinate priority residents first and then the general public.“We are thankful for this award from FEMA that assists with establishing mobile...…Posted: Mar 16, 2021 / 09:11 AM EDTUpdated: Mar 16, 2021 / 09:33 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded Virginia’s Department of Emergency Management $37 million in federal funds to start mobile vaccination units to support the state’s vulnerable population.In a release, FEMA said that mobile units could allow the Commonwealth to administer up to 250 vaccinations per day. The mobile units would vaccinate priority residents first and then the general public.“We are thankful for this award from FEMA that assists with establishing mobile...WW…

Posted: Mar 15, 2021 / 10:58 AM EDTUpdated: Mar 16, 2021 / 06:17 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Police Chief Gerald Smith held a news conference Monday morning to address vandalism over the weekend at the Hollywood Cemetery.Chief Smith is asking the public for any information that could help their investigation of the damage to the historic cemetery. Smith said there are no security cameras in the area.The vandalism happened in the President’s Circle of the historic cemetery, Chief Smith said. U.S. presidents James Monroe and John Tyler are buried there, though those graves were...…Posted: Mar 15, 2021 / 10:58 AM EDTUpdated: Mar 16, 2021 / 06:17 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Police Chief Gerald Smith held a news conference Monday morning to address vandalism over the weekend at the Hollywood Cemetery.Chief Smith is asking the public for any information that could help their investigation of the damage to the historic cemetery. Smith said there are no security cameras in the area.The vandalism happened in the President’s Circle of the historic cemetery, Chief Smith said. U.S. presidents James Monroe and John Tyler are buried there, though those graves were...WW…

Posted: Jan 18, 2021 / 08:06 AM ESTUpdated: Jan 18, 2021 / 08:06 AM ESTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A Google generated translation on the told Spanish-readers that the COVID-19 vaccine was “not necessary.”The the issue on Monday after a member of the Virginia Vaccination Advisory Workgroup raised concerns about a faulty translation.The translation in question was part of VDH’s ‘‘ page that translated “the vaccine is not required” to “la vacuna no es necesaria” — “the vaccine is not necessary.”Latinos in VirginiaDepending on a Spanish-reader’s interpretation this could result in the belief...…Posted: Jan 18, 2021 / 08:06 AM ESTUpdated: Jan 18, 2021 / 08:06 AM ESTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A Google generated translation on the told Spanish-readers that the COVID-19 vaccine was “not necessary.”The the issue on Monday after a member of the Virginia Vaccination Advisory Workgroup raised concerns about a faulty translation.The translation in question was part of VDH’s ‘‘ page that translated “the vaccine is not required” to “la vacuna no es necesaria” — “the vaccine is not necessary.”Latinos in VirginiaDepending on a Spanish-reader’s interpretation this could result in the belief...WW…

Posted: Dec 30, 2020 / 12:59 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 30, 2020 / 02:04 PM ESTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond Police Department is warning residents about the dangers of celebrating the new year with gunfire.The police department said randomly firing a gun is illegal and deadly. Last year, during New Year’s celebrationLa-tiyah S. Hood was struck by celebratory gunfire in the 2500 block of North Avenue and died at a local hospital.Hood’s mother, Stephanie Brandon, has provided the attached photos of her and the following statement, in hopes of preventing a tragedy like this from happening...…Posted: Dec 30, 2020 / 12:59 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 30, 2020 / 02:04 PM ESTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond Police Department is warning residents about the dangers of celebrating the new year with gunfire.The police department said randomly firing a gun is illegal and deadly. Last year, during New Year’s celebrationLa-tiyah S. Hood was struck by celebratory gunfire in the 2500 block of North Avenue and died at a local hospital.Hood’s mother, Stephanie Brandon, has provided the attached photos of her and the following statement, in hopes of preventing a tragedy like this from happening...WW…

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRIC) — Virginia’s statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee has officially been removed from the United States Capitol.In a press release Monday morning, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s administration announced that the statue came down overnight.“We should all be proud of this important step forward for our Commonwealth and our country,” Gov. Northam said. “The Confederacy is a symbol of Virginia’s racist and divisive history, and it is past time we tell our story with images of perseverance, diversity, and inclusion.Last week, the   voted for a statue...…WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRIC) — Virginia’s statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee has officially been removed from the United States Capitol.In a press release Monday morning, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s administration announced that the statue came down overnight.“We should all be proud of this important step forward for our Commonwealth and our country,” Gov. Northam said. “The Confederacy is a symbol of Virginia’s racist and divisive history, and it is past time we tell our story with images of perseverance, diversity, and inclusion.Last week, the   voted for a statue...WW…

Posted: Jul 1, 2020 / 01:16 PM EDTUpdated: Jul 8, 2020 / 04:11 PM EDTRICHMOND, Va. () — The Stonewall Jackson statue has been removed from its pedestal on Richmond’s Monument Avenue. The monument to the Civil War general was and stood in the city for more than 100 years.Thousands of people gathered today at the intersection of N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard and Monument Avenue to watch the historic event. Crowds at the scene grew throughout the day – cheering and chanting, and using their mobile devices to document this moment in Richmond’s history.Work crews started the removal process at the...…Posted: Jul 1, 2020 / 01:16 PM EDTUpdated: Jul 8, 2020 / 04:11 PM EDTRICHMOND, Va. () — The Stonewall Jackson statue has been removed from its pedestal on Richmond’s Monument Avenue. The monument to the Civil War general was and stood in the city for more than 100 years.Thousands of people gathered today at the intersection of N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard and Monument Avenue to watch the historic event. Crowds at the scene grew throughout the day – cheering and chanting, and using their mobile devices to document this moment in Richmond’s history.Work crews started the removal process at the...WW…