1,700-plus COVID-19 patients discharged from Virginia hospitalsAP Images9:43 AM, Apr 25, 2020RICHMOND, Va. -- More than 1,700 COVID-19 patients have been discharged from Virginia hospitals, according to data from the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA). Over the last 24 hours, COVID-19 hospitalizations and hospital discharges are up in the commonwealth. The VHHA reports a total of 1,717 hospitalized COVID-19 patients have been discharged, up from 1,672 patients on Friday.Additionally, there are currently 1,405 patients in hospitals who are either positive or whose test...…1,700-plus COVID-19 patients discharged from Virginia hospitalsAP Images9:43 AM, Apr 25, 2020RICHMOND, Va. -- More than 1,700 COVID-19 patients have been discharged from Virginia hospitals, according to data from the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA). Over the last 24 hours, COVID-19 hospitalizations and hospital discharges are up in the commonwealth. The VHHA reports a total of 1,717 hospitalized COVID-19 patients have been discharged, up from 1,672 patients on Friday.Additionally, there are currently 1,405 patients in hospitals who are either positive or whose test...WW…

8:12 AM, Aug 04, 2020RICHMOND, Va. -- The former GOP speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates is eyeing a run for governor next year. Del. Kirk Cox (R - Colonial Heights) said in a statement Monday that he is “seriously looking” at running for the Republican nomination in 2021. Cox said he hadn’t previously considered running for a statewide office but added that the Democrats’ “vacuum of leadership” in recent months has led him to reconsider. Firebrand conservative state Sen. Amanda Chase has announced she’s running for governor. Other candidates who have announced their intention to run...…8:12 AM, Aug 04, 2020RICHMOND, Va. -- The former GOP speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates is eyeing a run for governor next year. Del. Kirk Cox (R - Colonial Heights) said in a statement Monday that he is “seriously looking” at running for the Republican nomination in 2021. Cox said he hadn’t previously considered running for a statewide office but added that the Democrats’ “vacuum of leadership” in recent months has led him to reconsider. Firebrand conservative state Sen. Amanda Chase has announced she’s running for governor. Other candidates who have announced their intention to run...WW…

'I don't feel safe,' woman says as Richmond buildings are boarded up1:11 PM, Jan 15, 2021RICHMOND, Va. -- Nothing suspicious was found after Capitol Police investigated a bomb threat at the Virginia Supreme Court Building in Richmond Friday afternoon.The building, located at 100 N 9th Street in downtown Richmond, was evacuated while crews investigated the threat.Virginia State Capitol Alert Network issued an alert just before 1 p.m., urging the public to avoid the area due to the threat.K-9 units completed a sweep of the building and found nothing suspicious. The all-clear was given just...…'I don't feel safe,' woman says as Richmond buildings are boarded up1:11 PM, Jan 15, 2021RICHMOND, Va. -- Nothing suspicious was found after Capitol Police investigated a bomb threat at the Virginia Supreme Court Building in Richmond Friday afternoon.The building, located at 100 N 9th Street in downtown Richmond, was evacuated while crews investigated the threat.Virginia State Capitol Alert Network issued an alert just before 1 p.m., urging the public to avoid the area due to the threat.K-9 units completed a sweep of the building and found nothing suspicious. The all-clear was given just...WW…

11:40 AM, Dec 07, 2020RICHMOND, Va. -- The Richmond School Board has voted to remain fully virtual during the second semester at Monday night's meeting. More details on their decision to remain virtual will be available in our 11 p.m. newscast.Last week, Richmond School Superintendent Jason Kamras that schools remain fully virtual for the second semester.The recommendation comes after approximately 63% of Richmond Public School families indicated a desire to remain virtual, according to a recent survey. As of Thursday, December 3, 80% of staff also indicated a desire to remain virtual.The...…11:40 AM, Dec 07, 2020RICHMOND, Va. -- The Richmond School Board has voted to remain fully virtual during the second semester at Monday night's meeting. More details on their decision to remain virtual will be available in our 11 p.m. newscast.Last week, Richmond School Superintendent Jason Kamras that schools remain fully virtual for the second semester.The recommendation comes after approximately 63% of Richmond Public School families indicated a desire to remain virtual, according to a recent survey. As of Thursday, December 3, 80% of staff also indicated a desire to remain virtual.The...WW…