RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Even though Governor Ralph Northam is proposing a change that would give the Department of Corrections the ability to release certain prisoners, dozens of people rallied outside the Richmond City Jail demanding action from state and local officials to release inmates due to coronavirus concerns.Oliver Hill Way was filled with at least 50 cars, signs and people honking their horns for several hours Friday afternoon demanding action from Virginia leadership to release.The group of at least 30 cars are driving along Oliver Hill Way near the Richmond City Jail protesting...…RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Even though Governor Ralph Northam is proposing a change that would give the Department of Corrections the ability to release certain prisoners, dozens of people rallied outside the Richmond City Jail demanding action from state and local officials to release inmates due to coronavirus concerns.Oliver Hill Way was filled with at least 50 cars, signs and people honking their horns for several hours Friday afternoon demanding action from Virginia leadership to release.The group of at least 30 cars are driving along Oliver Hill Way near the Richmond City Jail protesting...WW…

Gov. Northam extends executive order closing non-essential businesses for another two weeks By RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reported 6,889 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 208 deaths and 1,114 hospitalizations throughout the state Thursday. The death toll jumped by 13 overnight, down significantly from the previous day’s jump of 41 deaths. So far, 46,444 Virginians have now been tested for the virus. [ ] Central VA Case Highlights: The numbers reported by the Virginia Health Department are only updated once a day. [ ] See the full breakdown of cases here,...…Gov. Northam extends executive order closing non-essential businesses for another two weeks By RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reported 6,889 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 208 deaths and 1,114 hospitalizations throughout the state Thursday. The death toll jumped by 13 overnight, down significantly from the previous day’s jump of 41 deaths. So far, 46,444 Virginians have now been tested for the virus. [ ] Central VA Case Highlights: The numbers reported by the Virginia Health Department are only updated once a day. [ ] See the full breakdown of cases here,...WW…

As meatpacking plants across the United States , some Virginia poultry workers say that cases in the commonwealth’s processing facilities exceed company-provided figures and are not consistently revealed to employees.“Word of mouth was that we have maybe 10 or more cases up there, but us employees were only told about two cases,” said Kita Davis, a wing packer at Tyson’s Temperanceville plant on the Eastern Shore. “We found out about three cases through Facebook.”Meatpacking is a big business in Virginia. In tallying up the state’s most important agricultural products, August 2019 data from...…As meatpacking plants across the United States , some Virginia poultry workers say that cases in the commonwealth’s processing facilities exceed company-provided figures and are not consistently revealed to employees.“Word of mouth was that we have maybe 10 or more cases up there, but us employees were only told about two cases,” said Kita Davis, a wing packer at Tyson’s Temperanceville plant on the Eastern Shore. “We found out about three cases through Facebook.”Meatpacking is a big business in Virginia. In tallying up the state’s most important agricultural products, August 2019 data from...WW…

RICHMOND, Va. -- Several places in Virginia say they’ve seen a surge in people applying to be Election Day-workers, despite initial concerns there would be a shortage.The U.S. is facing a nationwide poll workers shortage, Gov. Ralph Northam said posted in early September urging Virginians to apply for the position. Some districts expected a shortage because they anticipated high turnout. Poll workers fulfill a variety of part-time and full-time roles, from assisting with absentee ballot distribution, answering phone calls, supervising early voting, and helping at the polls on Election...…RICHMOND, Va. -- Several places in Virginia say they’ve seen a surge in people applying to be Election Day-workers, despite initial concerns there would be a shortage.The U.S. is facing a nationwide poll workers shortage, Gov. Ralph Northam said posted in early September urging Virginians to apply for the position. Some districts expected a shortage because they anticipated high turnout. Poll workers fulfill a variety of part-time and full-time roles, from assisting with absentee ballot distribution, answering phone calls, supervising early voting, and helping at the polls on Election...WW…

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Citing economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam proposed an amendment to a bill increasing the state’s minimum wage that would delay its implementation several months, his office announced Sunday.The governor’s office also said he had signed bills that make sweeping changes to voting in Virginia by repealing the state’s voter ID law, making Election Day a state holiday and expanding access to early voting.The governor wants the wage increase to kick in May 1, 2021, instead of in January 2021. Northam, a Democrat, proposed the...…RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Citing economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam proposed an amendment to a bill increasing the state’s minimum wage that would delay its implementation several months, his office announced Sunday.The governor’s office also said he had signed bills that make sweeping changes to voting in Virginia by repealing the state’s voter ID law, making Election Day a state holiday and expanding access to early voting.The governor wants the wage increase to kick in May 1, 2021, instead of in January 2021. Northam, a Democrat, proposed the...WW…

(WAFB) - People can now track the date their COVID-19 relief payment scheduled to be deposited into their bank account or mailed to them.The Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) guides citizens through a process where they can submit their social security number and personal bank account information.That process allows citizens to receive payments more quickly.The IRS is not contacting anyone to collect personal or bank account information.Calls, texts, emails, and official-looking postcards or printouts that suggest otherwise are scams.Checks that appear to show an overpayment are also...…(WAFB) - People can now track the date their COVID-19 relief payment scheduled to be deposited into their bank account or mailed to them.The Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) guides citizens through a process where they can submit their social security number and personal bank account information.That process allows citizens to receive payments more quickly.The IRS is not contacting anyone to collect personal or bank account information.Calls, texts, emails, and official-looking postcards or printouts that suggest otherwise are scams.Checks that appear to show an overpayment are also...WW…

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Governor Ralph Northam has granted Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney’s request to delay “Phase One” of reopening the city.Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney says he “cannot justify risking the health and safety of the residents of the great city of Richmond by moving forward with Phase One” on Friday.Richmond will now enter Phase One of reopening no earlier than midnight on Thursday, May 28.Richmond to delay moving into Phase One of state reopening plan until May 28 at the earliestRead more here: Read the letters Mayor sent to below ⬇️ — City of Richmond, VA (@CityRichmondVA)“To...…RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Governor Ralph Northam has granted Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney’s request to delay “Phase One” of reopening the city.Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney says he “cannot justify risking the health and safety of the residents of the great city of Richmond by moving forward with Phase One” on Friday.Richmond will now enter Phase One of reopening no earlier than midnight on Thursday, May 28.Richmond to delay moving into Phase One of state reopening plan until May 28 at the earliestRead more here: Read the letters Mayor sent to below ⬇️ — City of Richmond, VA (@CityRichmondVA)“To...WW…

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -Virginia is trending blue but recently both campaigns for President of the United States have put a focus on the state to vie for the commonwealth and its 13 electoral college votes.“Virginia is very much in play,” Virginia GOP Chairperson Rich Anderson said.“Virginia is important. It’s critical,” said Doug Emhoff, husband of vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris.Emhoff made a stop outside the voter registrar’s office in Henrico County early Thursday, October 1. He greeted voters, supporters, and spoke about the importance of early voting in the commonwealth. Jill...…RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -Virginia is trending blue but recently both campaigns for President of the United States have put a focus on the state to vie for the commonwealth and its 13 electoral college votes.“Virginia is very much in play,” Virginia GOP Chairperson Rich Anderson said.“Virginia is important. It’s critical,” said Doug Emhoff, husband of vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris.Emhoff made a stop outside the voter registrar’s office in Henrico County early Thursday, October 1. He greeted voters, supporters, and spoke about the importance of early voting in the commonwealth. Jill...WW…

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond Police Chief Will Smith got emotional during a press conference after the second night of protests in the city.Chief Smith says last night protesters set fire to a few buildings, including a multi-family residence that was occupied by a child in the 300 block of West Broad Street.As fire crews were arriving, Smith says protesters blocked the engine from reaching the fire.“When you take a legitimate issue and hijack it for unknown reasons, that is unacceptable to me, it’s unacceptable to the Richmond Police Department, unacceptable to the city of Richmond,”...…RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond Police Chief Will Smith got emotional during a press conference after the second night of protests in the city.Chief Smith says last night protesters set fire to a few buildings, including a multi-family residence that was occupied by a child in the 300 block of West Broad Street.As fire crews were arriving, Smith says protesters blocked the engine from reaching the fire.“When you take a legitimate issue and hijack it for unknown reasons, that is unacceptable to me, it’s unacceptable to the Richmond Police Department, unacceptable to the city of Richmond,”...WW…

RICHMOND, Va. -- Gov. Ralph Northam recently signed a bill to cap the costs of prescription insulin copays at $50 per month, one of the lowest caps in the country., sponsored by Del. Lee Carter, D-Manassas, originally aimed to cap the costs of prescription insulin copays at $30 per month. By the time the bill passed the Senate, the cap was amended to $50 per month. Cheers and applause roared through the chamber when the bill seemed poised to unanimously pass the House until a lone delegate their vote and groans replaced the cheers. But they still had something to celebrate ––Virginia will...…RICHMOND, Va. -- Gov. Ralph Northam recently signed a bill to cap the costs of prescription insulin copays at $50 per month, one of the lowest caps in the country., sponsored by Del. Lee Carter, D-Manassas, originally aimed to cap the costs of prescription insulin copays at $30 per month. By the time the bill passed the Senate, the cap was amended to $50 per month. Cheers and applause roared through the chamber when the bill seemed poised to unanimously pass the House until a lone delegate their vote and groans replaced the cheers. But they still had something to celebrate ––Virginia will...WW…