Jake Burns

Oct 3, 2024 | wtvr.com | Ben Finley |Jake Burns

NORFOLK, Va. — U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia and Republican challenger Hung Cao sparred over issues from illegal immigration to tariffs on foreign goods Wednesday in their only debate of the campaign. The hourlong showdown at Norfolk State University mostly traced the contours of the nation's political fault lines. But it also included matters that resonate in Virginia and the coastal city of Norfolk, which is home to the country's largest Navy base.

Oct 2, 2024 | wtvr.com | Jake Burns

RICHMOND, Va. -- Disaster crews and National Guard troops continue to descend on the southeast, where the path of Hurricane Helene caused destruction from Florida to Virginia, claiming more than 150 lives in one of the deadliest storms in U.S. history. Those with deep ties to Central Virginia shared their voice with CBS 6 about how the rebuilding and recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene will impact the region in the coming years.

Oct 1, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Jake Burns

ShareCHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. -- The remnants of Hurricane Helene brought heavy rainfall to the Richmond area Monday and Tuesday, significantly impacting low-lying areas in Chesterfield County near rivers, creeks, and other bodies of water. Flooding and downed trees resulted in roadway issues and reports of standing water at more than a dozen locations throughout the county.

Oct 1, 2024 | wtvr.com | Jake Burns

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. -- The remnants of Hurricane Helene brought heavy rainfall to the Richmond area Monday and Tuesday, significantly impacting low-lying areas in Chesterfield County near rivers, creeks, and other bodies of water. Flooding and downed trees resulted in roadway issues and reports of standing water at more than a dozen locations throughout the county.

Sep 30, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Jake Burns

ShareCHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. -- “Definite catastrophe for Southwest Virginia." Chesterfield Fire Captain John Jacobson can say that with certainty. "Pretty humbling just the force of the water and the amount, how fast the flash flooding was occurring." Jacobson spent the weekend working water rescues in Wythe County caused by Helene's flood waters. "Most of the residents told us this was the worst flooding they’d ever seen.