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Governor Youngkin working with Richmond-area leaders to address water issues

3 days ago | 12onyourside.com | Madison McNamee

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Governor Glenn Youngkin called for a meeting with Richmond and its regional partners on Tuesday, June 24. He says he has asked Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover to periodically check in with him to prevent another water crisis from happening. The governor says the collaboration is encouraging. They have a strong operational plan, changed management at the Richmond Water facility, and shown that they’re all working together.
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3 days ago | 12onyourside.com | Amaya Mitchell

Introducing 12 On Your Side+12 On Your Side is introducing a new way to get news updates so you can be the first to stay updated with the latest headlines, breaking news, special reports and more. Digital Anchor Amaya Mitchell is hosting 12 On Your Side+ regularly on weekdays to keep you in the know. These live updates will be at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., with occasional other times.
2-year-old drowns in Petersburg backyard pool

4 days ago | 12onyourside.com | Madison McNamee

PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) -In one week, three children have now drowned in Central Virginia. The latest tragedy happened Sunday, June 22, in Petersburg off Young’s Road near the 1700 block. Petersburg Police say it was in an above-ground pool. The family had been hanging out in the backyard all day, but the toddler wandered back outside after going inside. “They found that the young man had been submerged underwater for an extended period of time, unknown.
Shenandoah National Park goes cashless for some fees July 1

4 days ago | 12onyourside.com | Michael Russo

LURAY, Va. (WHSV) - Shenandoah National Park will adopt a cashless fee system starting July 1, meaning entrance and campground fees must be mobile or electronic payments, according to an SNP release. Park visitors can also pay entrance, campground and permitting fees online at www.recreation.gov before their trip. Debit and credit card payments are also accepted in person. Meanwhile, park bookstores and facilities such as gift shops, lodging, waysides and restaurants will still accept cash.
Ways to beat the heat, so it doesn’t beat you

5 days ago | 12onyourside.com | Sarah Chakales

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - As outside temperatures approach triple digits in Central Virginia, first responders want to make sure everyone is taking the proper precautions to avoid heat stroke. “As the heat rises, we have a lot of people outside. They’re [in] the sun. They’re enjoying themselves, so they don’t realize how hot they’re getting. So taking the time to cool off is important,” Henrico Division of Fire Asst. Chief Mike Crawford said.
Henrico prepares for its largest Juneteenth turnout ever

1 week ago | 12onyourside.com | Sarah Chakales

HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - Henrico County and its partners are preparing for their biggest Juneteenth celebration ever. “The first year, we were literally on one football field. Fifth year now, we’re gonna be on five football fields, so exponential growth,” Henrico County Recreation and Parks Division Director of History, Heritage and Natural Resources Julian Charity said. Charity said 17,000 people turned out for the event in 2024.
Getting married where Dad is: Couple marries at senior living facility

1 week ago | 12onyourside.com | Kaira Willis

RADFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - Weddings are something most girls dream of at an early age. For Martha Crockett, a big traditional church wedding with her father walking her down the aisle was her dream. But a health diagnosis forced a change of plans. From an early age, Martha Childers (née Crockett) knew she was a daddy’s girl. “My dad’s my hero, and he’s my best friend,” she said.
Same-sex marriage key topic in first stop of VA Democrats’ ‘Worst of Winsome Tour’

1 week ago | 12onyourside.com | Kate Nuechterlein

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The battle to become Virginia’s next governor came to Charlottesville on Friday, as part of a statewide tour aimed at criticizing the Republican nominee, current Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears. The topic Democrats zeroed in on at Friday’s rally outside City Hall is one with ties to Charlottesville and strong opinions on both sides: same-sex marriage. “It’s fundamental,” Llezelle Dugger, the Clerk of Court for Charlottesville’s Circuit Court, told 29News.
Va. professors warn against governance boards politicizing tenure processes

1 week ago | 12onyourside.com | Nathaniel Cline

RICHMOND, Va. (VIRGINIA MERCURY) - The Virginia Conference of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), the largest organization representing university professors in the commonwealth, is raising fresh concerns, after learning the George Mason University’s Board of Visitors inquired in February 2024 about their roles in reviewing promotion and tenure cases.
Prolonged heat wave starts Sunday

1 week ago | 12onyourside.com | Andrew Freiden |Megan Wise

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - We have tagged Monday through Wednesday of next week (June 23-25) as First Alert Weather Days for high heat and humidity. The heat really builds Sunday as we have high temperatures forecast at 97°. Heat index values will be in the triple digits 100-105°. We have high temperature forecasts at 100° for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. When you factor in the humidity, heat indices will likely head to 105°+.