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First-ever leatherback turtle nesting in Va. discovered in Virginia Beach
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (455+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A recent discovery of a leatherback turtle nesting on a beach at Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex marked not only something exciting for those who found it, but it also made history. “First, we…...
Who is Jimothy, the short-spined raccoon taking over social media (and maybe your TV)
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (541+ words) (NEXSTAR) – He is on your social feeds, on your TV screensaver, on your Google search. Airports, fire departments, and board games are using him in posts and promotions. He has his own Facebook page, Instagram account, and website. He is,…...
Over 7,000 Central Virginia homes, businesses without power amid severe storms
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (119+ words) WRIC ABC 8News RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Over 7,000 Central Virginia homes and businesses are without power Wednesday morning due to severe storms that hit the region. On Tuesday, July 21, severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and high-speed wind gusts to Central Virginia, causing…...
Over 5,300 Central Virginia homes, businesses without power amid severe storms
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (115+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Over 5,300 Central Virginia homes and businesses are without power Tuesday evening as severe thunderstorms batter the region. On Tuesday, July 21, severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and high-speed wind gusts to Central Virginia, causing flash flooding, taking down…...
Richmond proposes cost-saving solar panels across city-owned buildings
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (350+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In an effort to cut electricity costs, the city of Richmond is taking solar energy to new heights. During a Richmond City Council committee on July 6, the Office of Sustainability proposed a power purchase agreement with Secure…...
StormTracker8: Strong to Severe T’Storms 3pm-10pm
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (313+ words) Richmond, Va. (WRIC) — We are still in a code red for air quality this morning which means the air quality is unhealthy for everyone however as we go through the morning and approach the lunch hour our air quality will…...
Has Richmond always been this hot? Take a look at temperatures over the years
1+ week, 1+ day ago (552+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond is gearing up for yet another heat wave sweeping through Central Virginia this week. But has it always been this hot? Our StormTracker8 team forecasted that temperatures across the region will approach the upper 90s for the week…...
Meta u-turns on AI feature amid privacy backlash
1+ week, 5+ day ago (294+ words) (The Hill) — Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta took down a new artificial intelligence model for Instagram on Friday, just days after debuting this feature to immediate public backlash. However, the feature drew widespread criticism over privacy and copyright concerns…...
What are the otters up to? Maymont launches around-the-clock Otter Cam
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (221+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — If you’ve ever wondered what the playful otters at Maymont are up to, chances are they’re swimming, lounging around or resting. Just look at the Otter Cam! Richmond’s Maymont announced earlier this month the launch of Otter…...
Record high temperatures kill mass amount of fish in the Potomac River
2+ week, 4+ day ago (136+ words) WRIC ABC 8News MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A large number of fish in sections of the Potomac River were killed by record temperatures, according to the Maryland Department of the Environment. Environment officials explained that biologists recorded temperatures up to…...