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Officials urge residents to take precautions as flood risk increases

2 months ago | nbc12.com | Rachel Meyers

HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - With the amount of rain Central Virginia is seeing, plus the winter weather our First Alert Weather Team is tracking in the next few days, flooding is possible. Officials are reminding you of precautions to take if you’re heading out near the water.
Couple at a loss after they say their mortgage check was stolen from the post office

Nov 27, 2024 | nbc12.com | Storm Yifare

BOSTON (WCVB) - A couple in Massachusetts says they dropped off a check for thousands at the post office, but it never made it to its destination. Jeanna and Talan Carvalho say it was their mortgage check, and it was cashed by a stranger. “Shocking and jarring,” Jeanna Carvalho said. The Carvalhos say they are now at a loss after their bank called and said their mortgage check never came through.
Country singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson arrested in Tennessee

Nov 19, 2024 | nbc12.com | Sponsored SponsoredRead MoreUndo

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) - Renowned country music singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson is facing charges following an arrest in Tennessee. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Johnson was arrested in Williamson County on Sunday.
Fluvanna Co. police investigating after middle school receives social media threat

Aug 21, 2024 | nbc12.com | Hailey Wilt

FLUVANNA COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Fluvanna County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, August 21 following social media threats made toward the middle school. On Tuesday, August 20, the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports of a threat regarding Fluvanna County Middle School (FCMS). It is reported that during a voice call between students, two males joined the voice call and made threats to “shoot” or “blow up” FCMS.
What caused payroll spike for Richmond bus drivers?

Aug 21, 2024 | nbc12.com | Shantel Davis

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)—On the second day of school, the Richmond School Board held its August meeting, but the board left with more questions than answers. The division pays bus drivers two hours of overtime for every after-school activity they complete, regardless of how long it takes for them to complete it. It’s a long time practice for the River City. Some say it’s causing an increase in overtime pay, and some don’t want to see it change.
VCU Safety Ambassadors to ride GRTC Pulse, ‘5′ buses

Aug 20, 2024 | nbc12.com | Jennifer Blake

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)—VCU Safety Ambassadors will now ride along on GRTC Pulse and ‘5’ buses in Richmond. The ambassadors are non-armed and non-sworn civilians or students helping VCU Police. Safety Ambassadors have been around for a few years, but having them ride along city buses is new. “Non-sworn, unarmed individuals on the bus that are just there to make sure there’s a presence,” GRTC spokesperson Henry Bendon said.
‘We need your help’: Hopewell Police continue asking for tips from community to make arrests

Aug 20, 2024 | nbc12.com | Joel Vazquez-Juarbe

HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - Six shootings in a month. That’s the uptick in violent crimes Deputy Chief Donald Reid said the Hopewell Police Department hasn’t seen in two years. “Back in 2022, we seen about a 74% increase in crime, and so we’re not there; we’re in a much better spot. However, we got room to improve,” Reid said. Over the past year, homicides dropped by 70% and violent crime by 40%. However, police are still working to solve several shootings.
Puppy scams on the rise: What you need to know

Aug 19, 2024 | nbc12.com | Jennifer Blake

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Buying a puppy is a big decision and can be pretty costly, especially if you fall victim to a scam. A recent report from the Better Business Bureau shows Virginia is one of the top 10 states with the highest rate of online dog scams. 12 On Your Side’s Safety Team dove into some of the red flags you need to know. The owner of Virginia Poodles and Doodles, Shannon Doa, has been in the business for nearly a decade and knows how people can scam want-to-be dog owners.
Skydiver stuck in tree rescued by first responders

Aug 19, 2024 | nbc12.com | Destini Harris

ORANGE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - First responders in Orange County had to rescue a man after a midair skydiving collision left him stuck in a tree towering nearly 100 feet above the ground. “Apparently, what had happened is the two had collided in the air, one had come down on the side of Route 20, and the other one had come down in the top of a tree on the back of a farm on Mt. Sharon Road,” Assistant Chief of the Orange Volunteer Fire Company said.
Monday Forecast: Thunderstorms likely this afternoon, then a huge cooldown

Aug 18, 2024 | nbc12.com | Andrew Freiden

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Thunderstorms likely this afternoon, then a huge drop in temperature and humidity tomorrow. Today: Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely during the afternoon and evening (3 PM to 8 PM). An isolated strong to severe storm with gusty winds and heavy rain possible. Highs in the mid-80s. (Rain Chance: 80%) around 1/2″ rain expectedFirst Alert: Tuesday through Saturday look much cooler than average with low humidity. Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a big drop in humidity.