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NASCAR returns to Richmond under Saturday night lights; officials warn of heavy traffic
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - NASCAR is heading back to Richmond Raceway this weekend for the highly anticipated Cook Out 400 under the Saturday night lights, bringing sold-out crowds — and major traffic delays — to Henrico County. Track officials announced Monday that camping and premium parking are already sold out for the event.
NASCAR returns to Richmond under Saturday night lights; officials warn of heavy traffic
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - NASCAR is heading back to Richmond Raceway this weekend for the highly anticipated Cook Out 400 under the Saturday night lights, bringing sold-out crowds — and major traffic delays — to Henrico County. Track officials announced Monday that camping and premium parking are already sold out for the event.
Hanover County grandmother turned pre-Civil War recipe into multi-million dollar business
HANOVER, Va. (WWBT) - Lillie Pearl Fearnow turned a pre-Civil War family recipe into Fearnow’s Brunswick Stew, a product that became a staple in pantries across the south. Richmond’s support of female entrepreneurship helped make it happen. “So there was a place in Richmond called the Women’s Exchange so they could take stuff and sell it on consignment.
Hanover County grandmother turned pre-Civil War recipe into multi-million dollar business
HANOVER, Va. (WWBT) - Lillie Pearl Fearnow turned a pre-Civil War family recipe into Fearnow’s Brunswick Stew, a product that became a staple in pantries across the south. Richmond’s support of female entrepreneurship helped make it happen. “So there was a place in Richmond called the Women’s Exchange so they could take stuff and sell it on consignment.
Henrico’s Tommy Edwards: From Virginia to No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - A historical marker on Pemberton Road near Quioccasin honors Tommy Edwards, a Henrico native and the first African American artist to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 list. Edwards recorded 15 songs that reached the Billboard charts between 1951 and 1960.
Social media post sparks 4-day search for missing puppy in Mechanicsville
HANOVER, Va. (WWBT) - A Facebook post sparked a four-day search that involved trail cameras and infrared, heat-seeking drones before concluding with a happy reunion.The search began on Christmas Eve and continued through Sunday Dec. 28.The manhunt was for River, a 5-month-old golden doodle who escaped from her groomer.
Richmond marks 20th anniversary of Harvey family murders
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - This week marks the 20th anniversary of one of Richmond’s most heartbreaking crimes. On Jan. 1, 2006, an entire family was murdered in their own home. Parents Bryan and Kathryn Harvey and their two daughters, Stella and Ruby, were killed in what became part of a week-long crime spree. Ricky Gray, with the help of Ray Dandridge, bound and killed the family in their basement, then set the family’s home on fire. The motive was robbery.
Colonial Heights man chases storms across central Virginia and beyond
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (WWBT) - We’ve had a very turbulent July in terms of weather, with no shortage of thunderstorms across the metro Richmond area. When that happens, most people are concerned about power outages or flooding. But for Dylan Motley from Colonial Heights, the sound of thunder is music to his ears. Motley is a storm chaser. He livestreams his chases on YouTube under the handle @moderatemotley, and also has accounts on Instagram and X.
Amelia family calls for change after son died by suicide
AMELIA, Va. (WWBT) - An Ameila County family who buried their 17-year-old son over the weekend is speaking out about what they say their son endured every day at the high school. Watch the interviews below with John Tyrcha’s mom, step-dad and dad: John Tyrcha discusses his son's death and changes of rules and policies he wants to see. The family is calling for tougher anti-bullying laws in the next General Assembly session. Copyright 2025 WWBT. All rights reserved.
VPM to host, livestream and televise Richmond mayoral forum
Candidates vying for Richmond mayor will discuss issues that matter to residents in a live forum hosted by VPM Media Corporation in partnership with 12 On Your Side and ChamberRVA. All five candidates — Andreas Addison, Dr. Danny Avula, Michelle Mosby, Maurice Neblett and Harrison Roday — have agreed to participate in the event scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 1. The one-hour debate, hosted at VPM’s studios in Chesterfield County, will air live on VPM PBS and 12 On Your Side.
Former Gov. Wilder: ‘I did the best I could with what I had’
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia on West Leigh Street is marking 40 years of preserving stories that inspire. “I don’t think folks realize as much, how a part the free Black experience was prior to the Civil War, how important that was to this state,” said Mary Lauderdale, BHM Director of Collections.
Woman gets life-long dream of mole removal granted ahead for Christmas
By Curt Autry | December 25, 2020 at 2:41 PM EST - Updated December 25 at 6:01 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - It was Christmas morning in 2019, and 23-year-old Morgan Crookston finally got the gift she’s wanted since elementary school. She could barely get through the tears, but she was ecstatic. ”Tell everybody,” Crookston said.
FDA approves first pill to treat peanut allergies
By Curt Autry |  Posted: Mon 2:48 PM, Feb 24, 2020 RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) — A peanut allergy is no joke. The condition, which affects over 1 million U.S. children, has no cure – and can be fatal if serious reactions aren’t treated quickly. However, in the next 60 days, the first pill ever approved by the FDA to treat peanut allergies is expected to hit the market. It won’t cure the allergy - but it could make life easier for thousands of kids.
FDA approves first pill to treat peanut allergies
By Curt Autry | February 21, 2020 at 6:24 PM EST - Updated February 21 at 6:24 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A peanut allergy is no joke. The condition, which affects over 1 million U.S. children, has no cure - and can be fatal if serious reactions aren’t treated quickly. However, in the next 60 days, the first pill ever approved by the FDA to treat peanut allergies is expected to hit the market. It won’t cure the allergy - but it could make life easier for thousands of kids.
Loved to death: Is euthanizing pets to be buried with dead owners OK?
By Curt Autry | May 16, 2019 at 5:00 PM EDT - Updated May 18 at 12:37 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Sometimes, people love their pets too much. Such was the case with Emma, a healthy Shih Tzu mix that was recently euthanized after its late owner left explicit instructions the dog be put down - and laid to rest - with her. It’s a practice that’s not only cruel, but one, that in most cases here in Virginia, is illegal. “Emma” arrived at the Chesterfield Animal Shelter on March 8.
Loved to death: Is euthanizing pets to be buried with dead owners OK?
By Curt Autry |  Posted: Fri 6:54 PM, May 17, 2019  |  Updated: Fri 6:58 PM, May 17, 2019 RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -- Sometimes, people love their pets too much. Such was the case with Emma, a healthy Shih Tzu mix that was recently euthanized after its late owner left explicit instructions the dog be put down, and laid to rest, with her. In Virginia, with few exceptions, burying animal remains with human remains in the same cemetery plot is against the law.
Loved to death: Is euthanizing pets to be buried with dead owners OK?
By Curt Autry | May 16, 2019 at 4:00 PM CDT - Updated May 17 at 6:39 AM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Sometimes, people love their pets too much. Such was the case with Emma, a healthy Shih Tzu mix that was recently euthanized after its late owner left explicit instructions the dog be put down - and laid to rest - with her. It’s a practice that’s not only cruel, but one, that in most cases here in Virginia, is illegal. “Emma” arrived at the Chesterfield Animal Shelter on March 8.
Loved to death: Is euthanizing pets to be buried with dead owners OK?
By Curt Autry | May 16, 2019 at 4:00 PM CDT - Updated May 16 at 9:58 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Sometimes, people love their pets too much. Such was the case with Emma, a healthy Shih Tzu mix that was recently euthanized after its late owner left explicit instructions the dog be put down - and laid to rest - with her. It’s a practice that’s not only cruel, but one, that in most cases here in Virginia, is illegal. “Emma” arrived at the Chesterfield Animal Shelter on March 8.
Loved to death: Is euthanizing pets to be buried with dead owners OK?
By Curt Autry | May 16, 2019 at 4:00 PM CDT - Updated May 16 at 9:58 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Sometimes, people love their pets too much. Such was the case with Emma, a healthy Shih Tzu mix that was recently euthanized after its late owner left explicit instructions the dog be put down - and laid to rest - with her. It’s a practice that’s not only cruel, but one, that in most cases here in Virginia, is illegal. “Emma” arrived at the Chesterfield Animal Shelter on March 8.
Loved to death: Is euthanizing pets to be buried with dead owners OK?
By Curt Autry | May 16, 2019 at 4:00 PM CDT - Updated May 16 at 9:22 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Sometimes, people love their pets too much. Such was the case with Emma, a healthy Shih Tzu mix that was recently euthanized after its late owner left explicit instructions the dog be put down - and laid to rest - with her. It’s a practice that’s not only cruel, but one, that in most cases here in Virginia, is illegal. “Emma” arrived at the Chesterfield Animal Shelter on March 8.
Loved to death: Is euthanizing pets to be buried with dead owners OK?
By Curt Autry | May 16, 2019 at 5:00 PM EDT - Updated May 17 at 4:43 AM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Sometimes, people love their pets too much. Such was the case with Emma, a healthy Shih Tzu mix that was recently euthanized after its late owner left explicit instructions the dog be put down - and laid to rest - with her. It’s a practice that’s not only cruel, but one, that in most cases here in Virginia, is illegal. “Emma” arrived at the Chesterfield Animal Shelter on March 8.
Loved to death: Is euthanizing pets to be buried with dead owners OK?
By Curt Autry | May 16, 2019 at 4:00 PM CDT - Updated May 16 at 6:32 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Sometimes, people love their pets too much. Such was the case with Emma, a healthy Shih Tzu mix that was recently euthanized after its late owner left explicit instructions the dog be put down - and laid to rest - with her. It’s a practice that’s not only cruel, but one, that in most cases here in Virginia, is illegal. “Emma” arrived at the Chesterfield Animal Shelter on March 8.
Loved to death: Is euthanizing pets to be buried with dead owners OK?
By Curt Autry | May 16, 2019 at 4:00 PM CDT - Updated May 16 at 5:43 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Sometimes, people love their pets too much. Such was the case with Emma, a healthy Shih Tzu mix that was recently euthanized after its late owner left explicit instructions the dog be put down - and laid to rest - with her. It’s a practice that’s not only cruel, but one, that in most cases here in Virginia, is illegal. “Emma” arrived at the Chesterfield Animal Shelter on March 8.
Loved to death: Is euthanizing pets to be buried with dead owners OK?
By Curt Autry | May 16, 2019 at 5:00 PM EDT - Updated May 16 at 6:43 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Sometimes, people love their pets too much. Such was the case with Emma, a healthy Shih Tzu mix that was recently euthanized after its late owner left explicit instructions the dog be put down - and laid to rest - with her. It’s a practice that’s not only cruel, but one, that in most cases here in Virginia, is illegal. “Emma” arrived at the Chesterfield Animal Shelter on March 8.
Loved to death: Is euthanizing pets to be buried with dead owners OK?
By Curt Autry | May 16, 2019 at 5:00 PM EDT - Updated May 23 at 11:38 AM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Sometimes, people love their pets too much. Such was the case with Emma, a healthy Shih Tzu mix that was recently euthanized after its late owner left explicit instructions the dog be put down - and laid to rest - with her. It’s a practice that’s not only cruel, but one, that in most cases here in Virginia, is illegal. “Emma” arrived at the Chesterfield Animal Shelter on March 8.
Loved to death: Is euthanizing pets to be buried with dead owners OK?
By Curt Autry | May 16, 2019 at 5:00 PM EDT - Updated May 17 at 8:40 AM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Sometimes, people love their pets too much. Such was the case with Emma, a healthy Shih Tzu mix that was recently euthanized after its late owner left explicit instructions the dog be put down - and laid to rest - with her. It’s a practice that’s not only cruel, but one, that in most cases here in Virginia, is illegal. “Emma” arrived at the Chesterfield Animal Shelter on March 8.
Loved to death: Is euthanizing pets to be buried with dead owners OK?
By Curt Autry | May 16, 2019 at 5:00 PM EDT - Updated May 16 at 5:52 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Sometimes, people love their pets too much. Such was the case with Emma, a healthy Shih Tzu mix that was recently euthanized after its late owner left explicit instructions the dog be put down - and laid to rest - with her. It’s a practice that’s not only cruel, but one, that in most cases here in Virginia, is illegal. “Emma” arrived at the Chesterfield Animal Shelter on March 8.
Freedom Hunt helps blind veteran overcome hardships
By Curt Autry, WWBT |  Posted: Thu 5:04 PM, Feb 28, 2019 DISPUTANTA, VA (WWBT) — Just before sun up, on a cold crisp winter morning, deep in the woods of Disputanta – a few hundred deer hunters gathered with a singular mindset: they’re here to bag a big buck. But truthfully, there is a deeper purpose. Wounded Warriors attended the 3rd Annual Freedom Hunt at the Bendall Hunt Club.
Freedom Hunt helps blind veteran overcome hardships
By Curt Autry | February 27, 2019 at 8:54 PM EST - Updated February 27 at 8:54 PM DISPUTANTA, VA (WWBT) - Just before sun up, on a cold crisp winter morning, deep in the woods of Disputanta - a few hundred deer hunters gathered with a singular mindset, they’re here to bag a big buck. But truthfully, there is a deeper purpose. Wounded Warriors attended the 3rd Annual Freedom Hunt at the Bendall Hunt Club.
Richmond grandmother unhappy with match-making service
By Curt Autry | February 14, 2019 at 8:52 PM EST - Updated February 14 at 9:06 PM RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - A Richmond grandmother looking for companionship says she felt let down by a local match-making service that charged her almost $5,000 to find dates. Just over a year and a half out from her divorce, Teresa Pesetti was ready to dip a toe back into the dating pool, but wasn’t quite sure how to go about it. Google was her first stop, and soon – she found Richmond Matchmaking.
Doctor answers teen's plea for ear makeover
For 17-year-old Yasmin Ibrihim, it was a dream come true: a consultation with Richmond cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joe Niamtu was the first step in her highly improbable journey to get her ears fixed.Since she was a small child, Yasmin’s most distinguishing feature has been her ears. Growing up in Egypt, a society where many women keep their heads and faces covered, plastic surgery was out of the question.When her family immigrated to the United States, she settled in Fairfax High School.
Doctor answers teen's plea for ear makeover
For 17-year-old Yasmin Ibrihim, it was a dream come true: a consultation with Richmond cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joe Niamtu was the first step in her highly improbable journey to get her ears fixed.Since she was a small child, Yasmin’s most distinguishing feature has been her ears. Growing up in Egypt, a society where many women keep their heads and faces covered, plastic surgery was out of the question.When her family immigrated to the United States, she settled in Fairfax High School.
Teen bullied over ears gets plastic surgery
For 17-year-old Yasmin Ibrihim, it was a dream come true: a consultation with Richmond cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joe Niamtu was the first step in her highly improbable journey to get her ears fixed. Since she was a small child, Yasmin’s most distinguishing feature has been her ears. Growing up in Egypt, a society where many women keep their heads and faces covered, plastic surgery was out of the question. When her family immigrated to the United States, she settled in Fairfax High School.
Teen bullied over ears gets plastic surgery
For 17-year-old Yasmin Ibrihim, it was a dream come true: a consultation with Richmond cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joe Niamtu was the first step in her highly improbable journey to get her ears fixed. Since she was a small child, Yasmin’s most distinguishing feature has been her ears. Growing up in Egypt, a society where many women keep their heads and faces covered, plastic surgery was out of the question. When her family immigrated to the United States, she settled in Fairfax High School.
Teen bullied over ears gets plastic surgery
For 17-year-old Yasmin Ibrihim, it was a dream come true: a consultation with Richmond cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joe Niamtu was the first step in her highly improbable journey to get her ears fixed. Since she was a small child, Yasmin’s most distinguishing feature has been her ears. Growing up in Egypt, a society where many women keep their heads and faces covered, plastic surgery was out of the question. When her family immigrated to the United States, she settled in Fairfax High School.
Teen bullied over ears gets plastic surgery
For 17-year-old Yasmin Ibrihim, it was a dream come true: a consultation with Richmond cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joe Niamtu was the first step in her highly improbable journey to get her ears fixed. Since she was a small child, Yasmin’s most distinguishing feature has been her ears. Growing up in Egypt, a society where many women keep their heads and faces covered, plastic surgery was out of the question. When her family immigrated to the United States, she settled in Fairfax High School.
Teen bullied over ears gets plastic surgery
For 17-year-old Yasmin Ibrihim, it was a dream come true: a consultation with Richmond cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joe Niamtu was the first step in her highly improbable journey to get her ears fixed. Since she was a small child, Yasmin’s most distinguishing feature has been her ears. Growing up in Egypt, a society where many women keep their heads and faces covered, plastic surgery was out of the question. When her family immigrated to the United States, she settled in Fairfax High School.
Teen bullied over ears gets plastic surgery
For 17-year-old Yasmin Ibrihim, it was a dream come true: a consultation with Richmond cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joe Niamtu was the first step in her highly improbable journey to get her ears fixed. Since she was a small child, Yasmin’s most distinguishing feature has been her ears. Growing up in Egypt, a society where many women keep their heads and faces covered, plastic surgery was out of the question. When her family immigrated to the United States, she settled in Fairfax High School.
Teen bullied over ears gets plastic surgery
For 17-year-old Yasmin Ibrihim, it was a dream come true: a consultation with Richmond cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joe Niamtu was the first step in her highly improbable journey to get her ears fixed. Since she was a small child, Yasmin’s most distinguishing feature has been her ears. Growing up in Egypt, a society where many women keep their heads and faces covered, plastic surgery was out of the question. When her family immigrated to the United States, she settled in Fairfax High School.
Teen bullied over ears gets plastic surgery
For 17-year-old Yasmin Ibrihim, it was a dream come true: a consultation with Richmond cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joe Niamtu was the first step in her highly improbable journey to get her ears fixed. Since she was a small child, Yasmin’s most distinguishing feature has been her ears. Growing up in Egypt, a society where many women keep their heads and faces covered, plastic surgery was out of the question. When her family immigrated to the United States, she settled in Fairfax High School.
Teen bullied over ears gets plastic surgery
For 17-year-old Yasmin Ibrihim, it was a dream come true: a consultation with Richmond cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joe Niamtu was the first step in her highly improbable journey to get her ears fixed. Since she was a small child, Yasmin’s most distinguishing feature has been her ears. Growing up in Egypt, a society where many women keep their heads and faces covered, plastic surgery was out of the question. When her family immigrated to the United States, she settled in Fairfax High School.
Teen bullied over ears gets plastic surgery
For 17-year-old Yasmin Ibrihim, it was a dream come true: a consultation with Richmond cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joe Niamtu was the first step in her highly improbable journey to get her ears fixed. Since she was a small child, Yasmin’s most distinguishing feature has been her ears. Growing up in Egypt, a society where many women keep their heads and faces covered, plastic surgery was out of the question. When her family immigrated to the United States, she settled in Fairfax High School.
Teen bullied over ears gets plastic surgery
For 17-year-old Yasmin Ibrihim, it was a dream come true: a consultation with Richmond cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joe Niamtu was the first step in her highly improbable journey to get her ears fixed. Since she was a small child, Yasmin’s most distinguishing feature has been her ears. Growing up in Egypt, a society where many women keep their heads and faces covered, plastic surgery was out of the question. When her family immigrated to the United States, she settled in Fairfax High School.
Teen bullied over ears gets plastic surgery
For 17-year-old Yasmin Ibrihim, it was a dream come true: a consultation with Richmond cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joe Niamtu was the first step in her highly improbable journey to get her ears fixed. Since she was a small child, Yasmin’s most distinguishing feature has been her ears. Growing up in Egypt, a society where many women keep their heads and faces covered, plastic surgery was out of the question. When her family immigrated to the United States, she settled in Fairfax High School.
Teen bullied over ears gets plastic surgery
For 17-year-old Yasmin Ibrihim, it was a dream come true: a consultation with Richmond cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joe Niamtu was the first step in her highly improbable journey to get her ears fixed. Since she was a small child, Yasmin’s most distinguishing feature has been her ears. Growing up in Egypt, a society where many women keep their heads and faces covered, plastic surgery was out of the question. When her family immigrated to the United States, she settled in Fairfax High School.
Doctor answers teen's plea for ear makeover
For 17-year-old Yasmin Ibrihim, it was a dream come true: a consultation with Richmond cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joe Niamtu was the first step in her highly improbable journey to get her ears fixed.Since she was a small child, Yasmin’s most distinguishing feature has been her ears. Growing up in Egypt, a society where many women keep their heads and faces covered, plastic surgery was out of the question.When her family immigrated to the United States, she settled in Fairfax High School.
Doctor answers teen's plea for ear makeover
For 17-year-old Yasmin Ibrihim, it was a dream come true: a consultation with Richmond cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joe Niamtu was the first step in her highly improbable journey to get her ears fixed.Since she was a small child, Yasmin’s most distinguishing feature has been her ears. Growing up in Egypt, a society where many women keep their heads and faces covered, plastic surgery was out of the question.When her family immigrated to the United States, she settled in Fairfax High School.
Doctor answers teen's plea for ear makeover
For 17-year-old Yasmin Ibrihim, it was a dream come true: a consultation with Richmond cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joe Niamtu was the first step in her highly improbable journey to get her ears fixed.Since she was a small child, Yasmin’s most distinguishing feature has been her ears. Growing up in Egypt, a society where many women keep their heads and faces covered, plastic surgery was out of the question.When her family immigrated to the United States, she settled in Fairfax High School.
Doctor answers teen's plea for ear makeover
For 17-year-old Yasmin Ibrihim, it was a dream come true: a consultation with Richmond cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joe Niamtu was the first step in her highly improbable journey to get her ears fixed.Since she was a small child, Yasmin’s most distinguishing feature has been her ears. Growing up in Egypt, a society where many women keep their heads and faces covered, plastic surgery was out of the question.When her family immigrated to the United States, she settled in Fairfax High School.
Doctor answers teen's plea for ear makeover
For 17-year-old Yasmin Ibrihim, it was a dream come true: a consultation with Richmond cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joe Niamtu was the first step in her highly improbable journey to get her ears fixed.Since she was a small child, Yasmin’s most distinguishing feature has been her ears. Growing up in Egypt, a society where many women keep their heads and faces covered, plastic surgery was out of the question.When her family immigrated to the United States, she settled in Fairfax High School.
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