A.J. Nwoko

Charlottesville

Multimedia Journalist at WWBT-TV (Richmond, VA)

Emmy Award Winning Reporter UNC Alum Self-described Cartoonist

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Train likely sparked Chester brush fires, officials say

1 week ago | wtvr.com | A.J. Nwoko

CHESTER, Va. — Several brush fires erupted along a tree line in Chester just off Route 1 on Wednesday evening, with flames spanning dozens of feet near railroad tracks. Local News Despite recent rainfall in the area, Chesterfield Fire and EMS officials say conditions were still favorable for fires to ignite and spread quickly. "The end of March, April, we especially have days where the fronts come through.
Richmond 'Big Feet Meet' unites students in inclusive sports competition

1 week ago | wtvr.com | A.J. Nwoko

RICHMOND, Va. — More than 275 students from 11 middle and high schools came together Wednesday for the "Richmond Big Feet Meet," a unified sports event that pairs students of all abilities for a day of track and field competition. "Sport is a unifier of all people, it's a connector," said Torrie Lashley, a Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools Coordinator. "Our kids get the opportunity to be among each other, their friends.
Mayor's proposed budget for Richmond Public Schools draws criticism from educators

1 week ago | wtvr.com | A.J. Nwoko

RICHMOND, Va. — Mayor Danny Avula proposed a nearly $249 million budget for Richmond Public Schools. According to his office, it's the largest budget allocated to the school system ever. But educators say it's not enough, as it fell about $20 million below what was proposed earlier this year. The budget drew criticism during Monday's Richmond City Council meeting.
Joe Parker, youth sports academy owner accused of child sex crimes, denied bond

1 week ago | wtvr.com | A.J. Nwoko

POWHATAN, Va. — Joe Parker, the owner of the Fast Feet Sports Academy in Powhatan, was denied bond for the charges he's facing related to sex crimes against children. The alleged conduct occurred over six months between September 2024 and March of this year, according to court documents.
CSX apologizes for long train horn that reverberated around Richmond

2 weeks ago | wtvr.com | A.J. Nwoko

RICHMOND, Va. — Did you hear that train horn Tuesday morning in Richmond? One viewer in Westover Hills told CBS 6 they could hear a train horn blaring from about 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.Meanwhile, another viewer in Chester said they could hear a train horn for six minutes straight with all the windows in their house shut. CBS 6 staff could hear the horn from our station in Scott's Addition, also for about six minutes.
VCU opening up admissions to 120 additional nursing students this fall

2 weeks ago | wtvr.com | A.J. Nwoko

RICHMOND, Va. — VCU's Nursing School is nearly doubling admissions this fall. The change was made amid a national and statewide nursing shortage as a way to help fill the gap. "We need nurses," interim dean Dr. Patricia Kinser said. "In the commonwealth just last year, one quarter we had thousands of nursing positions that were unfilled."Instead of its usual 140 admitted students, the nursing school will be opening admissions for an extra 120 students.
Winsome Earle-Sears to face Abigail Spanberger in historic Virginia governor's race

2 weeks ago | wtvr.com | Cameron Thompson |A.J. Nwoko

RICHMOND, Va. — With a little over 200 days until Virginians select the 75th governor of the Commonwealth, it is already shaping up to be a historic election as all potential options left for voters are women. Thursday was the deadline for candidates to submit paperwork and the required number of signatures to the Virginia State Board of Elections.
What to expect from Virginia governor race as filing deadline passes

2 weeks ago | wtvr.com | Cameron Thompson |A.J. Nwoko

RICHMOND, Va. — With a little over 200 days until Virginians select the 75th governor of the Commonwealth, it is already shaping up to be a historic election as all potential options left for voters are women. Thursday was the deadline for candidates to submit paperwork and the required number of signatures to the Virginia State Board of Elections.
Groundbreaking for Shockoe Institute celebrates Richmond’s Emancipation Day

3 weeks ago | wtvr.com | A.J. Nwoko

RICHMOND, Va – City leaders and the Shockoe Institute held a ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday, highlighting the significance of the project and sharing plans for an augmented reality experience. The Shockoe Institute is a planned 12,000-square-foot educational facility at Richmond’s historic Main Street Station, focusing on the history of enslavement and the slave trade across the country. Shockoe was an epicenter of the American slave trade, according to the organization.
Guaranteed admission program aims to help VCU RNs get their B.S.

3 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | A.J. Nwoko

Share RICHMOND, Va. – Registered nurses at VCU Health who may not have a bachelor’s degree now have an easier path to obtain one without compromising their careers. A new partnership between VCU Health and the VCU School of Nursing offers guaranteed admission to the school’s RN to B.S. program. “It’s a great opportunity for professional development for our nurses as they continue to grow in their role,” said Ellen Derry, Interim Chief Nursing Officer at VCU Medical Center.