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Former NICU nurse faces child abuse charges: A timeline of the case

1 day ago | 12onyourside.com | Samantha McGranahan

HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - Former pediatric nurse Erin Strotman is facing a total of 12 felony child abuse charges after multiple NICU babies at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital had broken bones. Strotman is the only NICU employee to be charged in these incidents and is expected to return to court in May. Here’s a timeline of the case:Dec. 26, 2024Henrico Doctors’ Hospital paused all neonatal intensive care unit admissions after three pre-term babies were found with bone fractures.
Richmond remembers Pope Francis

3 days ago | 12onyourside.com | Sarah Chakales

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond held a midday Mass on Monday just hours after Pope Francis died at age 88. “Along with the faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, I mourn the passing of Pope Francis with great sadness and offer prayers to Our Lord for the happy repose of his soul,” Bishop Barry C. Knestout said in a statement earlier in the day. Pope Francis served from March 2013 until his death early Monday. This is a developing story and will be updated.
Powhatan and Goochland launch joint farmers market season

3 days ago | 12onyourside.com | Jessica Redwood

GOOCHLAND, Va. (WWBT) - As grocery prices soar, Powhatan and Goochland counties are joining forces to launch farmers’ markets aimed at supporting the local farming community. The Powhatan Village and Goochland Courthouse Farmers Markets will run from May to September. These markets, previously overseen by Lisa Dearden, founder and Executive Director of RVAg, are now directed by the County’s administrators, Parks and Recreation Directors, and Finance departments.
Food & Wine Festival returns to Busch Gardens

5 days ago | 12onyourside.com | Jessica Redwood

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Experience the world in one place at Busch Gardens for the 2025 Food and Wine Festival. The festivities kick off on April 24 and run from Thursday to Sunday until June 22, plus Memorial Day. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover over 100 international flavors at 18 themed food and beverage venues across the park, featuring new menus inspired by Poland and China.
Why Virginia elections are so expensive this year

6 days ago | 12onyourside.com | Kate Nuechterlein

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Virginia’s race for governor is already set to be historic, with two female nominees vying for the position for the first time in the commonwealth’s history. But that’s unlikely to be the only history this election makes. It’s also teed up to be one of the most expensive gubernatorial races the state has ever seen.
Pet pygmy goat kicks up controversy in Henrico neighborhood

6 days ago | 12onyourside.com | Sarah Chakales

HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - An American Pygmy goat is at the center of a growing fight in Henrico. Despite ‘Sesame’ not even moving in yet, some Sleepy Hollow residents are divided over whether the neighborhood is the best place for him. Yards have “No Goat” and “Pro Goat” signs, even one that reads “Sesame for Mayor.”Sesame is 13 years old and 20 inches tall. “They’re smaller than, you know, a Labrador or a Golden Retriever, something like that. They’re smaller than most dogs,” his owner said.
George Mason, Old Dominion latest Va. universities to roll back DEI policies

6 days ago | 12onyourside.com | Nathaniel Cline

Virginia colleges and universities are feeling federal pressure to end diversity, equity and inclusion policies that promote representation from various backgrounds, and George Mason and Old Dominion Universities are the latest to make or propose changes that align with President Donald Trump’s Jan. 21 executive order to end DEI efforts within the public sector.
DWR, Triple Crossing Beer host raffle for falcon chick encounter

1 week ago | 12onyourside.com | Samantha McGranahan

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -The Department of Wildlife Resources and Triple Crossing Beer are partnering on a raffle so four lucky Falcons fans can get a closer look at some of Richmond’s cutest baby birds! Richmond’s favorite peregrine falcon couple are back on their nest atop the west tower of the Riverfront Plaza building in downtown and are currently incubating four eggs. DWR biologists are planning the next phase of falcon season – chick banding.
‘Completely preventable:’ VDH report in January water crisis details series of failures

1 week ago | 12onyourside.com | Sarah Chakales

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) detailed the findings Thursday of a 314-page report into January’s water crisis. The VDH report, based on an investigation by engineering firm Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., conflicts slightly with the report commissioned by the City of Richmond, which calls the water crisis completely preventable. Dwayne Roadcap is Director of the Office of Drinking Water (ODW) at VDH.
‘City on the rise:’ Final steel beam placed on CarMax Park primary building

1 week ago | 12onyourside.com | Joel Vazquez-Juarbe

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A milestone moment years in the making. On Thursday, crews placed the final steel beam on the primary structure for the CarMax Park, the future home of the Flying Squirrels. “It’s a story of nine council members, a mayor, a community saying ‘yes.’ Yes, in a big way to something that was written and driven by Richmonders,” said Katherine Jordan, city council vice president.