Nia McMillan

Reporter at WAVY TV

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New business recovery centers announced for businesses impacted by Richmond water crisis

3 weeks ago | wric.com | Nia McMillan |Ryan Nadeau

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Small businesses impacted by the January water crisis who wish to apply for emergency loans can get hands-on help with their applications at upcoming work sessions. Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) have been made available for small businesses, as well as private and non-profit organizations, that need financial assistance as a direct result of the Richmond water crisis that took place earlier this year.
Henrico County Police report first rabies case of 2025

1 month ago | wric.com | Nia McMillan |Tannock Blair

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC)– The Henrico County Police Division has reported its first rabies case of 2025. On Sunday, March 23, officers received a report of a potential rabies exposure involving two dogs and a raccoon. According to police, the raccoon was submitted to the State Lab and tested positive for rabies. Due to the potential contact between the dogs and the raccoon, the dogs involved will be quarantined on the owner’s property.
How Trump’s tariffs will impact Virginia’s economy, according to LendingTree | WRIC ABC 8News

2 months ago | wric.com | Nia McMillan

According to a recent study by LendingTree, Virginia gets 33% of its imports from Canada, Mexico, and China and ranks 36th amongst most vulnerable states to tariffs.
Historic Black business continues its multigenerational success in downtown Richmond

2 months ago | wric.com | Nia McMillan |Rolynn Wilson

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — This historic Black-owned watch company has withstood the test of time. Over three generations strong, Waller & Company Jewelers remains the oldest Black-owned business in Richmond. The repair shop originated with founder Marcellus Carrington Waller, who is described by his great-grandson David Waller as a mechanical genius. “He [was] really able to fix about anything, but just always had a passion for clocks and watches,” David Waller said.
Richmond releases preliminary report on widespread water crisis

Feb 13, 2025 | wric.com | Ryan Nadeau |Nia McMillan |Jamal Williams |Sara Molina

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The City of Richmond has released the preliminary after-action report into the widespread water crisis that sent shockwaves through the region in January. It details several revelations on how the crisis took place — including that the plant may not have lost power if a component had been properly connected. From Monday, Jan. 6 to Saturday, Jan. 11, water service in Richmond, as well as the counties of Henrico, Hanover and Goochland, was significantly impacted.
What is air traffic control staffing like at Richmond International Airport?

Jan 31, 2025 | wric.com | Nia McMillan |Katelyn Harlow

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The Associated Press reported that the air traffic controller was very understaffed when the deadly plane and helicopter collision near Washington, D.C. happened. With this in mind, 8News reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to learn more about staffing at Richmond International Airport (RIC). The night of Wednesday, Jan.
Delegate hopes to end Virginia’s high Black maternal mortality rate

Apr 29, 2024 | henricocitizen.com | Taya Coates |Nia McMillan |Vcu InSight

Destiny LeVere Bolling lost her unborn child, Noah, during the height of her campaign for state office in 2023. The Democratic delegate of Henrico won the race, but not without a life-altering loss. “I was only five months, but the crib was already set up,” LeVere Bolling said. LeVere Bolling called her OB-GYN when painful cramps kicked in. She was advised to rest and take over-the-counter medication for the pain, she said.
Virginia delegate hopes to end state’s high Black maternal mortality rate

Apr 26, 2024 | pilotonline.com | Taya Coates |Nia McMillan |Vcu InSight

RICHMOND — Destiny LeVere Bolling lost her child Noah during the height of her campaign for state office in 2023. The Democratic delegate of Henrico won the race, but not without a life-altering loss. “I was only five months, but the crib was already set up,” LeVere Bolling said. LeVere Bolling called her OB-GYN when painful cramps kicked in. She was advised to rest and take over-the-counter medication for the pain, she said.
Mudtown Farms: The road to food security

Jan 21, 2024 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Nia McMillan |USC Impact

Watts, a historically Black neighborhood in LA, is considered a food desert by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. More than 100 of its households lack access to a grocery store, and most residents don’t have easy access to a vehicle. MudTown Farms is a community initiative started to address this pressing issue.
A Black Psychedelic Archive

Oct 31, 2023 | medium.com | Nia McMillan

In anticipation of medical industrialization, I decided to begin an archival record of Black people's experiences with and perspectives on psychedelic mushrooms. In documenting these commentaries, I hope to combat some of the whitewashing, educational elitism, and industrial gatekeeping of what is of the earth.